Category Archives: General

Jon and Kate have nothing on me today!!! My house is buzzing with activity of a dozen or so kids. After the walkathon, my 12 passenger was loaded with a bunch of boys… they are off playing, chasing and hopefully … Continue reading →

What can I write about today? How about my morning so far? Sammy was exceptionally cooperative this morning even hugging me at Subway (their lunch for the day). That was great, but I have to admit I really didn’t want … Continue reading →

Remember back in the summer when I was gushing about my oldest becoming a teenager? Well I am not gushing anymore.I am not sure WHO has invaded the body of my once lovable child! Oh I see glimpses of him … Continue reading →

Have you seen the movie “Mean Girls?” Do you ever wonder what makes a person choose to be mean spirited? Usually there is an underlining reasons that may be obvious but sometimes I believe it is simply the choice to … Continue reading →

Our little town of Peterborough is finally worthy of a Costco! Today was first day of the opening! On my way in to town this morning, I passed a very packed parking lot!People love opening days and all the free … Continue reading →

The next two days I am offically a working girl. Well, at least by society’s standards. (Not sure WHAT I do all day while the boys are gone)!While Sanj and staff are off having fun I am slaving away at … Continue reading →

Sanj and his office staff are off to New Orleans tomorrow. I am feeling jealous that I can’t go. Well, I could have gone, but figuring out all the logistics as far as the kids go seemed like too much … Continue reading →

I am struck by the self confidence that people have! I love it! And if the truth be told, sometimes it shocks me! At the Y (our family’s gym) I am shocked by the lack of self consciousness in the … Continue reading →

Today I was struck by the realization of sin and just how mush that bite of the apple cost! Just one little bite on Eve’s part changed everything. Sin is such a small word to describe the devastation that has … Continue reading →

My mom carries her purse or handbag wherever she goes. She always has it with her… even if she really doesn’t need it. It is her sidekick. I do not carry a purse or handbag by nature. Maybe it is … Continue reading →

Country living is full of adventures and challenges we have not encountered in the city. The latest is the critter that has taken residence in our garage… a skunk! He is in control and seems to know it! Sanj was … Continue reading →

I have been extremely busy or too tired to blog lately and have really missed it. I love putting pictures with my blog so I was at a disadvantage because the camera cord was packed away… till now! So here … Continue reading →

My life for the past 8 years or so has been one that involved the boys school in a huge way. It was a place I loved and wanted to do whatever it took to spread that love and specialness … Continue reading →

I am a dreamer. I have dreams pretty much every night. I can’t not even imagine not dreaming. It is all good except when I have reoccurring nightmares! My worst one is that my teeth have all fallen out. It … Continue reading →

You may have seen the shows where they show dogs and their owners … and how so often a dog resembles their owner or vise versa. How odd or how interesting. Well lately I have noticed couples… married couples seem … Continue reading →

Today I turned 40 years old! The number does sound old!!! I remember old people turning 40 and thinking … wow… I can’t imagine life when I am 40! Tada… I am 40 years old. I actually feel fabulous. I … Continue reading →

I have always been a city girl. So I thought… but it is probably simply because I did not know the joys of country living. I love it. I love our house. Though it is quite a bit smaller, it … Continue reading →

Did you ever notice that words like “move” and “pack” are 4 letter words??? Well there is a reason… eespecially when you are moving a family of 8! We survived. I don’t have much to say about the moving day … Continue reading →

I just can’t help but acknowledge this day. 9/11 … how much has changed since that day. I can’t help think of all the children that lost parents or all the children born without their dad. I don’t have anything … Continue reading →

It is 5:30 a.m. and I am up! Ok I still feel kind of groggy… but not enough to fall back asleep~ I have been doing quite good with the whole getting up and trying to be organized in the … Continue reading →