Category Archives: General

Today I had my first mammogram. The one thing that kept going through my head was “wow, I am old.” The other thing was wondering what I would look like without breast. Silly. I know. But nevertheless, this was my … Continue reading →

Today… I am overwhelmed.Nothing major… no need for therapy… yet maybe my little happy pill isn’t working. Last night Zachary comes into my room… after throwing up all over his bed. Sick. They are dropping… yet one at a time. … Continue reading →

Monday was Family Day! We headed to Blue Mountain for the afternoon to get in some skiing. It was a good time …Suddenly my older boys are begging me not to take pictures. Sammy: “You are like the paparazzi!” Me: … Continue reading →

After the first few pictures, Sanj started to get annoyed with my picture taking. He even went so far as to call me “Peter Dixit!” (That is my father… who really did hide from life behind his camera). But I … Continue reading →

If you loved the movie… watching it year after year… you will love the musical. It was great! The lady that played Julia Andrews did a fabulous job including sounding like her! No one could replace Christopher Plummer and the … Continue reading →

We woke up to quiet. Well, actually, we awoke to a street car… dressed and went to eat at one of our favorite spots… The Roundtree (formerly known as the Marche). Ummm… it is like going to a market of … Continue reading →

Sanj is a romantic at heart. He is creative and thoughtful. Valentines is just another day… and yes, we don’t need a specific day to show our love… but hey… it is here, so why not! He got tickets for … Continue reading →

It is no secret that Josh and I share a special bond. He is especially attached to me. I know the doctor or Sanj… who ever cut the cord… thought they did… but they didn’t do a good job. He … Continue reading →

Valentines is this weekend. I hate Valentines. As much as I hate the made up holiday… I am a huge fan of love! Sanj got tickets to see Sound of Music for us. We get to spend Saturday night in … Continue reading →

As I am writing the blog below… this particular picture causes me great distress. I posted it and then took it off. So here I am posting it again. I hate this picture. I used to look at it and … Continue reading →

The last bit I have been having dreams about high school. Those years were not pleasant years for me. I was more in a survival mode. I disappeared into my dream world a lot. Reading took me away too. I … Continue reading →

Sanj took Josh and Zach to meet Bob the Builder. They were so excited. Well Zach said he was too big to go, but went for Josh! 🙂 It was a great show and they had a wonderful time. Sanj … Continue reading →

This is just a ridiclous blog about a ridiculous wish. If I had all the money, and there were no starving children… this would be a dream! I love speed. I love driving fast. I love that control. I love … Continue reading →

Sammy is off to high school in September! So many emotions flood through me. The biggest one being sadness that he is leaving Rhema. It has been wonderful to know that my children are love and cared for by wonderful … Continue reading →

One of the things about parenting that stresses me out is the decisons. Not the ones that effect me… but rather the ones that I have to make for my boys. I always hope and pray that I am doing … Continue reading →

We love living in the country yet are still adjusting to the “perks” that come with it. In the garage was a horned owl. Sanj, being the nature man, himself, went about catching it. These pictures tell the story. What … Continue reading →

I don’t mind winter for the most part. I love the 4 seasons… the changes. My favorite season is fall. I love it. The leaves, the colors and I love sweatshirt weather. The lack of a rink this year has … Continue reading →

Moments. Parenting is about moments. Or maybe this is how I have to think. If I look at the big picture with the fighting and teasing… I can only wonder why I ever thought I was cut out for this. … Continue reading →

My Boys! Are they not beautiful? Yes I know I am bias. They are sick of me and my camera. They hate getting dressed up yet I love the end result. After the funeral, we went to a mall in … Continue reading →