Monthly Archives: April 2011

Left Out.

I remember the first time my first child was left out of being part of a birthday party… I couldn’t even believe it was for real… as I really believed that a parent wouldn’t allow exclusion. It really sucked seeing … Continue reading

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Happy Boss’s Day!

Happy Secretary’s Day! Or Administrative Assistant’s Day… Or  in my case… my hubby surprised me with roses… and said I’m really more than the assistant, more like the Boss… So.. Happy Boss’s Day… to me! I love this guy!!!

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Whack!

It’s Easter Sunday! Today is the day we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection! Have you been  thinking of the Easter story?  I often think of Peter as the disciple I identify the most with.  I feel so sorry for him.  I feel … Continue reading

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It’s Saturday… One More Sleep!

It’s a rainy, grey day… the kind that may make you feel like doing laundry and curling up and reading a book… Yet… we are up, making and eating pancakes with real maple syrup (thanks to some of Sanj’s patients), … Continue reading

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Abused and then Abused Again…

My mom, at the age of 59 , left my father, someone who beat her  and battered her physically and  emotionally, virtually every day of their lives together. For many of those 25 years that she lived with my dad, … Continue reading

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Happy Easter!

I love Easter! I like the Friday evening service but love the Sunday morning service much better. It’s kind of like the Easter story… Friday programs are so melancholy …  just like the death of Jesus.  Yet… I love the … Continue reading

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Fill-er Up!

Have you seen the gas prices lately? Well, I thought I’d make you feel better… I just filled up my 12 passenger junk-mobile…  Fill-er-up… and ended  up paying $148!!! The Boys will be eating Kraft Dinner all month! lol How … Continue reading

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Warning…

Sanj and I have come to the conclusion that we are just too old to parent a 6 year old.  Parenting should come with a warning…. well, lots of warnings, really but the one I am talking about is when … Continue reading

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Reema Ramblings…

It’s raining, it’s pouring… (This rainy day made to think of myself cruising around town… in my little sporty car…) Aw… I do love a rainy day.  It gives me motivation to accomplish things at home.  Well, sometimes.   I … Continue reading

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Wax On, Wax Off!

Some men have a 4 o’clock shadow.  Me, apparently I have a 4 pm look! Whenever I come into Sanj’s office around this time for whatever reason, he says I have this look of frazzlement.  (This is because no doubt, … Continue reading

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Heaven… Here On Earth!

I survived the week! It was touch and go for a while… but last night we had a bunch of friends over and it was the perfect way to end this week.  There is just something about filling my house … Continue reading

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Warning… If you are a rated G reader… skip this post!

This blog post contains a Bad Word… You are warned. I am such a B-t-ch. Yes, I am.  Cleaning my house does this to me.  Laundry does this to me. Over the years, I/we have learned this is what sends … Continue reading

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It was GREAT!!!

I am back to my reality! Life with my boys, noise, laundry, a 12 passenger van, toilet seats left up, stinky bathrooms and the never ending… “Mommy…” And yet… there really is no place I’d rather be! I want to … Continue reading

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Today!

Today is here! Well, actually it’s almost over and then my adventure will continue tomorrow.   That’s what it feels like… a huge adventure!   I realized that I have not been alone… with me, myself and I … in … Continue reading

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I’m So Excited…

It’s here… One more sleep till I am off to sunny Boca Raton, Florida! I am so excited!!! It was such a busy day, today!  Lots to do.  As usual, I have only myself to blame! Why would I book … Continue reading

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Marketing 101

A friendly attitude is the best marketing ploy one can have! I happened to be married to a small business owner.  I see the ins and outs of being a business owner.  Then there is the skills needed to be … Continue reading

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It’s in the Genes…

4 more sleeps!!! Oh my goodness, I am so excited! The list of things to do is growing by the minute… which makes me even more anxious… There is laundry.  There is making all the arrangements  of care for the … Continue reading

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The Birthday….

Birthdays  tend to be celebrated for DAYS! Josh turning 6 years old was no different.  First, we celebrated with the in laws… then there was the actual day… Josh had gone shopping and picked a bunch of clothing… he has … Continue reading

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April Fools!

What a busy day! And… TGIF! I am working really hard on the Dancing for Docs auction.  I am on a roll, right now and so it feels really good!    Great success today with some restaurants. Great Good Neighbour … Continue reading

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