Between the leaves hitting the ground last fall and the new buds on the trees this spring, there was very little time to think about posting here. Ironically, life just felt overwhelmingly crazy and the only way to resolve the craziness was to let this blog go for a while. But I’m back and so … Continue reading »
Whew, it’s been a long time since I’ve been here! It’s been a crazy year; apparently the year after you turn 40 is even crazier than the one leading up to it! So much has happened but I’m ready to dive back into blog world and I have some ideas for a new format. You’ll … Continue reading »
Every now and then I have a plan for family fun that actually works out. It’s not easy to find activities we all enjoy but once in a while we come across one that makes us all happy; memories are made. The art project I’m sharing today was one of those plans. We actually did … Continue reading »
Wash, chop, bag, freeze. Wash, chop, bag, freeze. Over and over since July. I have lost count of how many buckets of cherry tomatoes (and beefsteak-style tomatoes) I’ve brought in through August and September. I have no idea how many hours I’ve spent boiling, peeling, roasting, chopping, bagging and freezing this garden gold. What I … Continue reading »
I am a thinker. To a fault. I have to think everything through; the pros and the cons, the benefits, the what-ifs and the why-nots. Spending money that I may or may not have on a new camera was one of those things I had to think about (and drive my family crazy about) for … Continue reading »
My daughter started Grade 1 this week. We were all a little nervous since her time in school (2 years so far) has not been particularly enjoyable for her. The idea that she was going to have to go every single day was appealing to me but not at all attractive to her – an … Continue reading »
I have a lot on my mind right now. My career path is in a state of panic and that means my brain – which insists on trying to solve all problems put in front of it – is filled with ideas, plans, random thoughts and crazy notions. Sometimes that makes it very difficult for … Continue reading »
The first day of school always feels more like the New Year than January 1st does. Even before I had kids this day symbolized a clean slate, a new beginning and the start of my favourite season! The summer was so busy that my blog fell to the side. I think that was important. Resolving … Continue reading »
I’ve had some trouble keeping up with the garden. It’s not only been a busy summer but a hot one as well. I have very little tolerance for the heat and would much rather sit inside by a fan than sweat through a weed-pulling session. The sad part is, this heat-aversion has led to a … Continue reading »
Picture it. It’s eight o’clock in the morning and you’re running like crazy trying to get everything ready for the family vacation. The kids have been looking forward to it for months and they’re filled with energy and impatience. You run upstairs to get extra underwear and downstairs to grab the bathing suit hanging in … Continue reading »
