Monthly Archives: January 2009

Stealing from a Child!

This afternoon the boys and I were heading home. We had placed an order for roti (yes, we actually have a hole that makes it) and went to pick it up. It isn’t in the best area for parking and … Continue reading

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The Power of Protein!

I have been blogging mostly the trials of a moody teenager. Right now I know that we can’t survive another month the way it has been. We were getting hair cuts a couple of days ago, something that takes about … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Zachary!

My sweetie pie Zachary has turned 7 years old! I can truly say life without Zachary would be like never seeing the sun shine! He is such a bundle of joy, robust energy and full of curiosity. He is never … Continue reading

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Dreamer!

One of the things I love about my children is watching them dream BIG! I love that they have dreams that are not tarnished by little things such as money and reality. They don’t have limitations in their dreams. Oh … Continue reading

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Smarties

Today Josh had a lovely play date with one of his little friends. It is always great to go to a friend’s because the toys are new and he is happy and occupied. He is not yet real social away … Continue reading

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Out of the Box

I am a person that has had to teach myself that I am smart. Or rather, that I am not dumb. In school, I never did exceptionally well. There was classes I did great such as grade 7… I am … Continue reading

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Ready or Not… Here JK Comes!

The school’s Weekly Word came home and said that JK/SK Days were Feb. 25th! Josh will get to go into his classroom and spend some time playing and checking it out! Oh My Goodness!!! I am not sure I am … Continue reading

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Blogger’s Block

I haven’t written since mid-week. Partly, because I have had a “writer’s block” so to speak. Silly. Sanj keeps insisting that I need to write for me… not the readers (the couple that humor me). Yet I have had a … Continue reading

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Facebook

I was the first one to talk about Facebook. I didn’t understand this people who commented on what they were doing every few hours. But I have to admit, as my “friends” list grows, I am one of those hooked … Continue reading

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A Moment

Today I drove the boys to school in my pajamas. I left Josh at home with Jordan (who is sick) and Sanj. As I pulled out of the school parking lot, I had a moment. My big 12 passenger van … Continue reading

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History!

I love watching the coverage today! (I also got ALL the laundry finished!!!) I am taken by the Obama family. I love watching the girls! What lovely girls! I love Michelle’s poise and confidence. I love the interaction between them. … Continue reading

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We Are One!

Tonight I felt the goosebumps, the anticipation, the hope and change… as we watched “We Are One… Obama Inaugural Celebration.” I wish so badly I could have been there. I am an American in my heart as I spent so … Continue reading

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6:39 a.m. SATURDAY MORNING!

Really… need I say more? I am so *&^%%$^$^%&*&^*&!!! My kids can NEVER wake up on time EVER… for school. Yet it is 6:30 a.m. and they are all awake. WIDE AWAKE! I am so not happy.

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Friday Night

Growing up we were raised in an Adventist home. Sabbath begins sundown Friday night and ends sun down Saturday night. Sanj is on the piano playing a hymn, it is dark outside and suddenly I have this overwhelming feeling of … Continue reading

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Family Day

Today Sanj took the day off thinking he would get some snowboarding in. Since the weather was -20 something that didn’t happen. So as we all woke up slowly, sluggish and unwanting to start the day… we decided that everyone … Continue reading

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If you are happy and you know it…

Is ones attitude a personality thing? Do some people just have a “woe is me” personality? I am beginning to think so. Sanj and I are very much opposites, as I have said many times. I am a glass half … Continue reading

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Ridiculous…

The weather outside is frightful… isn’t that a song? Well it isn’t a happy tune. Tonight the temperature is going to dip to a cool -30 Celsius!!! That is not taking into account the wind which is howling and blowing … Continue reading

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Yum!

This is a great recipe that I often make when I have friends over for lunch. It is great with a salad. It is a great vegetarian wrap and you can mix it up with anything you have on hand … Continue reading

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Ill- equipped!

It is 1:45 p.m. and as I watch the clock tick away I am wishing the day would slow down. I found that my early afternoons just go by too fast… Then it is 3 p.m. before I know it. … Continue reading

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Sugar and Spice and All Things Nice

I feel like I am finally getting back to normal… Jordan will be going back to school tomorrow morning and life goes back to the good ole routine. I have missed the gym. I am so looking forward to just … Continue reading

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