Category Archives: General

Sometimes I get so frustarted with the homeworkthat is issued. Jordan’s class is doing a project on other countries… part of this assignment is to make some kind of food from that country. Having 3 children go thru this class, … Continue reading →

One of my favorite pleasures in life is giving someone I love a gift. It may be something I bought or something I made.I love seeing the look of surprise, then pleasure on their face. I love a good gift! … Continue reading →

It is 8:25 p.m. the majority of my boys are asleep… the oldest and youngest are trying to head to dream land. The weekend is over. We had no hockey this weekend! It was so strange… yet that “free time” … Continue reading →

If you are invited to our house for dinner, a typical meal would be pizza that was delivered, a veggie platter maybe a salad and all this would be served on paper plates and plastic ware. The reason behind this … Continue reading →

Josh: “Max, can I touch your penis?” ( he is three and fascinated with his body!) Max: (gigling) NO! Mom: Josh…. that is PRIVATE! Zach: “Josh… did you know mommy has a bagina?” (no, not misspelled)! Josh: “NO she does … Continue reading →

I used to think that the friendships that I have from years ago were all I would have to feed me. I never thought that I would find friends that easily again. Well I was wrong. I have an abundance … Continue reading →

Today at Sanj’s clinic is an Open House. It is a time for patients to come in and say hi, chat, and munch on the snacks. It is a busy day. He has to be ON every minute of the … Continue reading →

I just bought another childcare card at the gym. This means I have stuck to working out longer then ever before. I am exercising on levels that I would never had thought to try and feel good. Actually I feel … Continue reading →

I have had a very rude awakening to my pity party I have been having all by myself. Today while working out… I was slapped in the face with the reality that it is time to get over my pity … Continue reading →

One of the finest qualities that Sanj has as a dad is nothing is to much work when it comes to enjoying sports. So, despite the fact that he was under the weather, he put his gear on and went … Continue reading →

While my brother and sister-in-law didn’t have too much of an appreciation for the Canadian weather… it was just what we needed to end the weekend. It is snowing… it is just right… packing snow… to make the perfect take … Continue reading →

This weekend I had my brother’s 6 month old in the house … visiting. It all came back… diapers, feedings, bottles, the paraphernalia… oye… babyhood. Normally, I would have pangs of missing that precious phase of life. I loved being … Continue reading →

Zachary Sukumaran scored his first goal in hockey today!!!Way to go, Zachary!!! I am so proud of you!!!You just have such a zest for life… keep setting your goals high and you will score!!!

This weekend of being with my brother made me really ponder the relationships between siblings. I am sure it is most parents desire to see their children become friends, especially if they are close in age. The older I grow … Continue reading →

Last night we had our Thanksgiving dinner… the de-boned turkey was yummy. The dinner lasted maybe half an hour… and then it was all done. The kids were put to bed and then the adults chilled. Despite the fact that … Continue reading →

Happy Thanksgiving! My kids are delighted that they can celebrate Turkey day again.I am so happy my brother and family are here. It is nice to be able to spend time with them. Did you know there are no fresh … Continue reading →

It is 6:33 am… have I mentioned that I am not a morning person? Actually I have been up alot this past night. My brother and family are here to celebrate American Thanksgiving with us. All three of their kids … Continue reading →

It always amazes me how as adults we tend to naturally become cliquish. Is this intentional? I don’t think so. Yet, if people feel excluded or unwelcome is it a clique? A friend of mine mentioned that she thought a … Continue reading →

My kids love super heros… you name it Superman, Batman, Spiderman… they love them. Do you have heros in life? People that you really look up to? I had to stop and think about it. There are not very many … Continue reading →

This weekend I went to a girlfriend’s cottage. What a wonderful treat! There were 4 of us in total… all I can say is was we plopped ourselves on the sofas… and I began to decompress… to just let go … Continue reading →