Monthly Archives: March 2010

Today…

I had the kind of morning that was hard to get motivated.  I was attacking the laundry.  It felt good yet I felt paralyzed to do much more.  I finally got my butt in gear and headed to town to … Continue reading

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"And they’ll know we are Christians by our love…"

Last week I finally realized that my children have no regard for the clothes that they have.  They do not appreciate the fact that there is usually clean laundry always at their disposal.  I stopped doing their laundry last Thursday. … Continue reading

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Algebra 101

Up until now none of the boys have brought home math that was too hard to help them with.  Usually they are able to finish it without help.I suck at math.  In 9th grade, I was in a special math … Continue reading

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10 Wives!

This weekend I had a glimpse of life with 10 wives!  Wow, what a difference!  The Mormons were on to something! This was the weekend of the Rhema Retreat but it back a bunch of ladies hanging out at a … Continue reading

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Look Who Is Turning 5 Years Old???

Have you ever been given a gift that you didn’t understand the value of it when you received it?  I remember at our wedding, we got this set of hot pads that you would put on the table and then … Continue reading

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Big One and Little One…

Today was Josh’s trip to the sugarbush.  I was planning on going with him.Sammy made the Junior Team for hockey in high school.  Today was the big tournament for them.Last night Sammy asked me if I could come to his … Continue reading

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The Letter

I had a rough couple of days.  Cramps from hell.  I was swearing at Eve quite violently this morning.  Sigh.  Since my baby days are DONE… I am counting down the months/years till menopause.  🙂 Yesterday 3 strangers asked me … Continue reading

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Where Did My Max Go?

Today on the way to school I had major attitude to deal with.  Name calling was happening and I was not impressed.  What surprised me was the child that was mouthing back to me. Max… my sweet, gentle Max was … Continue reading

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IMS!!!

(Notice Sanj’s eyes… they are a little possessed!) Here it is, Ladies… IMS… Is your man angry, anxious, hypersensitive and irritable? Irritable male syndrome (IMS) is a term for a set of symptoms thought to be caused by a drop in testosterone levels in male … Continue reading

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Shop Till We Drop (or Run Out of Cash)!

Retail Therapy!  Who said it was for girls?  I am raising a bunch of boys that just love it!  They had so much fun!  They didn’t even try to get more stuff and stayed within the limits that I set … Continue reading

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Too Fast!

Spring Break is  going by at an alarming speed!  It was extra special that Sammy’s arm wasn’t broken!   It is probably badly sprained and will likely hurt when he plays hockey etc at bit till it heals. This week … Continue reading

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The Visit with the In-Laws…

It’s Monday of March Break… A bit of sleeping in, a big breakfast and some lounging  in the pyjamas.  My in-laws just left.  They spent the night.  Sanj’s brother and family are out of town so they were alone.  It … Continue reading

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Shooting, Death and Heaven!

Today is a day we have NOTHING calling us!  That hasn’t happened in forever!  We are going to my in-laws for supper to celebrate my mother-in-law’s birthday.   I love not having to cook and knowing that I will have … Continue reading

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Life On Other Planets…

Yup!  This is my first born snuggling with his mommy!  What a sweet moment! It’s the first morning of March Break… it is 6:05 a.m.  and I am awake.  What is wrong with this picture?  Sleeping is one of my … Continue reading

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Parents… and Know It Alls…

I always have something to say… but I think I have stumbled and a true case of writer’s block!  Scary!  What if all my thoughts keep running away?  🙁 On the flip side, I just have to hang out with … Continue reading

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Sun!

There is nothing like waking up to a sunny day! Yesterday the boys spent a good part of the afternoon outside.  Sanj was grabbing snow from wherever it was and packed down the jump for the last of the season’s … Continue reading

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I Felt A Nudge Today….

I have deleted many half written posts this week.  I think of things I want to say yet then stop before finishing it.  Then I delete it.  I have been feeling restless in my writing and thoughts.  Maybe I am … Continue reading

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So Sad!

I haven’t written in many days.  I start to and then just stop.  I haven’t the words to say what is on my heart. I don’t want to sound preachy yet I can only be honest of my thoughts.  So… … Continue reading

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Tyler Believes!

The great thing about the Olympics is that it inspires! Tyler is my cautious one.  He hates to fail.  Many a time this holds him back from trying. Not today!  Here he is imitating Frédéric Bilodeau.   “Mommy, if I get … Continue reading

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Is It Time?

Growing up, my dad preached the end of the world better than any preacher.   I grew up thinking a lot of life in the hills and mountain… worried about the “bad guys” coming and torturing us.  I knew that … Continue reading

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