Category Archives: General

Monday….

Morning One… deemed a success! Keeping Zachary home in the mornings to help him in the areas of weakness… was good!  It was a little hard with Josh under foot and feeling very jealous.  Despite the fact that I had … Continue reading

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My Valentines

Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s Happy I love You Day! I used to hate Valentines Day.  It was a day that I often felt the loneliest.  It was a day that seemed to send out a message by Hallmark and the … Continue reading

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Mean Girls Alive and Well…

Last night Sanj’s hockey team played their last game at the Memorial Center (the arena where the Peterborough Petes play).  So we all went to watch and cheer him on. Part of the reason to go is to watch the … Continue reading

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Today….

Today I had a hundred different emotions rickashay through me. (Photo is just random.  My crazy smart Max… certainly out of the box in many ways! lol) The biggest being my insecurities. Over the years, I have developed skills that … Continue reading

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Guest Blogger: Sanj Sukumaran

I am married to a very smart man.  He is a wealth of knowledge.  Sanj has finally started a blog… this is a post he just wrote, an issue close to my heart. I have been blogging for a bit … Continue reading

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Censored…

It’s 9:15 p.m.  I am really ready for bed… yet it seems crazy to go to bed already!  I love my quiet time at night. My friends that blog… often mention the feeling of frustration of writing a blog… the … Continue reading

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Superbowl Sunday… and Noise… and Hockey

My kids are driving me crazy. Maybe because I have been with them all weekend, 24/7. Maybe because I have not had a moment alone. Maybe because they are lazy, excited and likely over-tired. I am ready for Monday, but … Continue reading

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February 5th…

Happy Birthday To You… Happy Birthday to You… Happy Birthday, Dear Sanj… Happy Birthday to YOU! So… many moons ago, on this day, my best friend was bought into this world… for many reasons… yet I’d like to think… especially … Continue reading

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ARGHHHHHHHH…

Absolutely Frazzled! That’s me.  Last night, I lay in bed listening to the wind howling!  It sounded so pretty and cold… and I was grateful to be in a warm house. Then the boys came home from hockey… “Mommy, the … Continue reading

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Night Night

Wow… I am tired! It’s 7:30 pm… the 2 youngest are out for the night… 2 middle are off to hockey… my oldest is at a friends…. (what’ new and no school tomorrow)… and my 11 year old, Max.. just … Continue reading

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Will The Real Reema Please Stay Standing?

There are two sides to me:  the Reema in my everyday life today … and then there is the Reema that was from high school. I hate when that shy, insecure side of me pops up.  I hate when I … Continue reading

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Closer to Care…

Today was awesome! Can I tell you about it?  I was going a meet and greet of sorts for all the folks that are part of the Closer to Care Campaign.  I was so nervous. I got there early.  I … Continue reading

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Cancer Sucks…

I love the way God works! Ok, sometimes, God’s humor isn’t that funny… but I love how He is just ready and waiting… The other day in the van on the ride to school, I was listening to an interview … Continue reading

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Frosty Face Plant

Today is one of those days where I am feeling a little overwhelmed… and I have only myself to thank! Sanj didn’t come home till after 9 pm helping take down the stuff from the tournament.  What a long day … Continue reading

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Lucky Me…

Yesterday, was the Lift Lock Hockey Tournament… one of the few outdoor, hockey touramants there are… it required unbelievable amounts of work 100 % Canadian… That would describe this man… Of course, there are many other adjectives to describe him… … Continue reading

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The Day…

Wow… am I ever exhausted! Making a birthday special can be hard work!  My Zach  would say that he had a good birthday.  Sammy took Zach to the Petes game (hockey…OHL) last night, just the two of them.  Zach was … Continue reading

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Big Boy, Zach!

How is it possible that 9 years ago, we were blessed with a beautiful baby boy? Zachary Thomas was causing me great pains to make his entrance into this world.  He came out like lightening… and has been buzzing around … Continue reading

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Grey Hairs and Wanted: A Chauffeur :)

Today I washed that grey right out of my hair! Actually, I really am not bothered by the grey in my hair.  In our family, we turn grey prematurely.  My sweet Tyler has 5-6 grey hairs on his little head. … Continue reading

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Blogging 101

Do you have a blog?  Do you enjoy reading blogs? If so, what is it about blogs that attract you? My brother started blogging years before me.  His blog allowed me to peek into his life and make up for … Continue reading

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Look Into My Uvula…

Ramblings on a Sunday night… Yesterday my hormone raging son came to me and said,  “Sorry, Mom.” Priceless.  Life immediately becomes perfect.  What crime he is sorry for, doesn’t matter.  He is sorry and all on his own has apologized. … Continue reading

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