Category Archives: General

Last night I took the boys to see Race to Witch MountainIt was a good movie. The boys liked it. Nothing like action and fighting “bad guys” to keep their attention. I promised Sanj this time to work on his … Continue reading →

I am so frustrated and annoyed! My hotmail account has been hacked into and I cannot get into it.A letter saying something to the effect of I am stranded in England… and need a loan to get home of $2500. … Continue reading →

We went to church today. I had hoped I would feel something dynamic. I really just wondered why I was here. Guilt, duty, wondering if my conscious needed to be cleansed? I didn’t really feel anything. I grew up in … Continue reading →

Today is my mother-in-law’s birthday. We are going over for lunch. She is having a “party” for herself. That made me feel bad. Usually I would be on top of it. This lady has given me the best gift ever. … Continue reading →

I like number seven in the list below. My Favorites: BOOKS: I cannot even attempt this because I read a lot. Different books and authors have touched me over the years.When I was young, I loved the Ramona series! I … Continue reading →

I have missed writing. I am not sure why I haven’t written. I have plenty to say… (no surprise there…). But I have missed that dance that my fingers do with the keyboard. I have missed letting thoughts flow. I … Continue reading →

I fell off the wagon. No not drinking or smoking but rather eating. It is an addiction. It is the best way to comfort myself. Carbs, candy or chocolate. Oh, well ice cream, Cadbury Easter eggs with the yummy yoke … Continue reading →

Traditions. I love traditions. I love making up traditons that will be with us forever. Maybe passed on to the next generation. So we make them up as time goes by. The most anticipated is the 10 year trip. When … Continue reading →

I was watching Sammy’s hockey game this week with pride. He is a wonderful sportsman. He is skilled, talented and unselfish in the game. He is confident yet not cocky. Sammy is so matter of fact when he is on … Continue reading →

I could write a book on my youngest, Joshua. He is such a character. There are so many sides to his personality. Yet he is such a delight. He has love oozing out of him, if you are lucky enough … Continue reading →

Yesterday we took the boys to a friend’s place to play a game of hockey on the lake. After getting the boys settled, I went with my friend to get a coffee from Tim Horton’s. We are in a very … Continue reading →

Sometimes I forget I am a girl. Weird. I know. What I mean is being around boys all day, I find myself trying to think like they might or put myself in their shoes. I do this alot. So much … Continue reading →

Today, after school, I had to make a quick stop at the grocery store. Sammy and Josh were home. I only had the middle 4 boys with me. They know to behave. They are usually good in public. Today the … Continue reading →

I get the usual line from people. It often was “Have you seen that show with the 16 kids?” Now it is “So what do you think of the mom that gave birth to the 8 babies?” In one word… … Continue reading →

The place that I was once fed, socially, emotionally and spiritually is gone. Things have changed. Or maybe I have changed. I have my “group” of friends, of course, but this isn’t about friends. It is more about an environment, … Continue reading →

Yesterday we took the boys downtown Toronto for the day. We went to brunch at Marche. It was fun to watch them enjoy the feast. My boy, Zachary, has the palate of a man. Steak, shrimp, sushi… big appetite for … Continue reading →

Josh is more times than not walking around with my ponytail tie on some part of him. He falls asleep holding it or wearing it on his ear. I am not sure what this is about. Maybe he just wants … Continue reading →

I used to be able to cry easily. Sappy movies or commercials turned on my tap. I saw it as a weakness. I hated giving in to that emotion. Yet, there really is nothing like a good cry. Follow it … Continue reading →

I am constantly trying to endorse healthier eating in our lives. It is a constant struggle with life on the go. It is a constant battle with 8 different taste buds to contend with at every meal. So I keep … Continue reading →