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Monthly Archives: January 2009
"Hee Hee Ha"… Or Is It "Ha Ha Hee?" (Lamaze)
Our weekends are usually filled with hockey. Sanj does as much as possible but since he coaches many of the boys teams, I am usually covering drop off and pick up… etc. This ends up taking most of our Saturdays. … Continue reading
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Daddy
This is a picture of my dad. I can’t help but stare at this picture. I see my past when I look into his face. I see his smile, I see his expressions I knew so well… so long ago. … Continue reading
A Full LIfe
Today was my aunt’s funeral. Many of my cousins flew in from various places to pay their respects. My brother was filling me in on the day’s events. Despite the occasion, it is the only time we all come together. … Continue reading
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Greatest Compliment (I Think)…
Yesterday we were out, and Josh looks at me and says” Mommy, I want to be just like you!” I was so touched. Then it was followed by, “Can you ask Helena (our hairdresser) not to cut my hair?”
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Failing Parenting 101
If I knew know what I do, would I have kids? Hum… not a good question to ask me tonight. Don’t get me wrong, I love my kids with all my heart… with every part of me… I am not … Continue reading
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Dear Anonymous(s)
One of the greatest joys as a wanna be writer is feedback and opinions. I love hearing others thoughts. Of course there are many times that I may not agree with the opinion given back… but I appreciate the time … Continue reading
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Resolved
So I have made a decision. After reviewing the last few days… what I really do at home in the evenings, I have realized that I will have to put my career as a real estate agent on hold for … Continue reading
Jordan’s Eye
Yesterday we went to the specialist in Peterborough to see how Jordan’s eye is. After 5 days, more bed rest than a 11 year old can handle… there is significant improvement. On Sunday, when the doctor checked his sight, he … Continue reading
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CPR… Anyone?
Have you ever felt like you were about to embark on something big? Or new or life changing? I feel this in the pit of my stomach. Maybe it is know that I will soon be part of the working … Continue reading
The Epiphany… resolved
As I was laying in bed last night… I realized that perhaps it isn’t about forgiveness. Perhaps it is simply about acceptance.Acceptance of my mom for who she is… the good, bad and ugly. So she wasn’t the mom I … Continue reading
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The Epiphany!
I love my mom. If love were enough, life would be easy… well easier. I have struggled for many many years on why she made some of the choices she did. I have judged her harshly for those decisions partly … Continue reading
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It’s A Hairy Issue!
Ever since I was young I have had hair issues. In my heart, I am a short hair person. I love the very short Halle Berry look. I even went so far as to get a similar cut when I … Continue reading
Age Old Mud Slinging
My mom’s family is in Maryland preparing to bury my aunt on Friday. Her remaining siblings are all there… my mom and 2 of her remaining sisters and her sister-in-law. They have gathered together to perhaps find comfort in each … Continue reading
Eye Spy with My Sore Eye…
7 a.m. came way too early this morning. Back to school. Back to routine. Back to life in the faster lane. I am glad for a stay at home day. These kind of days don’t happen unless I am forced … Continue reading
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Can I Ask You a Question?
I got an email from a friend the other day and she ended with this… “Well, I am getting tired….time to head to bed. Just finished watching an episode of Sex in the City. Interesting question was posed…..’Can you forgive, … Continue reading
Will the Nice Girls Please Stand Up?
Tonight I met a girl that was sweet, helpful to her parents, beautiful and lovely. I am always taken back by girls that are moody and whiney… all the time. I wonder why that kind of behavior is not put … Continue reading
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Goodbye Auntie Kamala…
My mom’s younger sister died new year day. My mom left first thing. Sad, her siblings are slowing passing… which makes me think of my mom’s own mortality. I lived with my aunt for a summer in Maryland while I … Continue reading
Welcome 2009!
Last night we had a party. We used to always go out, Sanj and I but as the boys got older, we didn’t like being away from them on New Year’s Eve. So You invite a few friends who you … Continue reading