Category Archives: General

Our house is in a very discombobulated state. I am SO ready to be moved and out of here. I am getting in a bad mood just simply because enough is enough. My poor sons are at a loss for … Continue reading →

I am saying goodbye to the 30s soon. I am looking forward to this next decade with anticipation. The 30s for me was about discovery usually by trial and error. I often lost myself in the midst of motherhood and … Continue reading →

Yesterday I spent part of the day with my dad. To be honest, the night before, I didn’t want to go. I was feeling that I was wasting time. I have so much to do and did not feel the … Continue reading →

Today Zachary started grade one! Big day for a big boy! Josh and I have continued our bosom buddies relationship… The rest of the boys are old pros… ready to check out the new classroom and new teachers. All in … Continue reading →

There is nothing more annoying than life throwing you a curve and your mother is looking at it as a photo op.

It is such a simple song… ” Jesus loves this I know… little ones to Him belong, they are weak but He is strong…. Yes Jesus loves me… the Bible tells me so.” Rather than the Bible tells me so… … Continue reading →

This Labour Day weekend has been beautiful! The weather is absolutely perfect! After a summer of rain and more rain, it is a great way to say goodbye to summer. We don’t have too much of an agenda except to … Continue reading →

This is the view of Josh I see most! The boy has no fear. He loves taking off and going … going… goodbye! He doesn’t care if he sees me or not. He is so confident or reckless. His famous … Continue reading →

What is a friend? Sanj and I have been having this discussion of who our friends are and what makes a friend?For me the definition is simple. Someone that I enjoy being with, that reciprocates in our friendship and that … Continue reading →

Yesterday I was at the mall getting haircuts for the boys… a task that is ranked on the bottom of my list, right above laundry.Their hair was not that bad, but I really wanted them to have a nice crisp … Continue reading →

This week when we went to the Back to School bbq there were rumblings of some families that are not coming back. One in particular has broken my heart. Some families choose not to come back for reasons that are … Continue reading →

I am a water snob. I hate tap water, but can handle it with ice or if it was refrigerated. I prefer bottled water… but dislike no name brands. Actually I really prefer Dansani or Aqaufina and Culligan’s water. I … Continue reading →

My life for the most part is peaceful. Not quiet (ever)… but peaceful is good. I know that issues, whether money or relationships or whatever issues that come our way, that we will deal with them together. I have avoided … Continue reading →

At the start of each school year, there are so many decisions that must be made before school starts. I can’t even begin to fathom all of them. But two that affect my children are staffing decisions and classrooms… how … Continue reading →

As I went in to the school early this week to take care of some stuff, I was hit with a weird sensation. This year is our 10th year at Rhema. Sammy will be graduating from grade 8 this year. … Continue reading →

The Wednesday before school starts every year, our school has a Back to School BBQ. It is time to meet the teachers and check out your classrooms before school starts. We went to the BBQ and I suddenly felt very … Continue reading →

My phone rings off the hook with nonsense numbers. 1234567890… or 111222333… when I pick it up there is that all to familiar pause… just enough time to hang up. Zachary and Jordan love answering the phone. It rings once … Continue reading →

This picture has already been posted… I know. But I am not sure how many saw my brother’s comment after the posting.“I love the house. Lose the clothes lines!” It is funny how childhood experiences shape us so differently. A … Continue reading →

Every since I was little…I have had issues with my looks. I remember looking at the mirror wondering WHO was going to love this face. I had thick glasses and horrid buck teeth. When you add uncool clothes and hair … Continue reading →

It is late. Or rather very early. Hey, I am a morning person! It is 12:05 a.m. But I couldn’t sleep as I listened to Josh’s groans as he slept. His finger looks bad. So I will have to take … Continue reading →