Analyzing the joys and funny bits of parenting and the domestic life
Watching a plane fly overhead. A couple of years ago, the airport added a new flight path directly over our house. This unexpected change was pretty irritating to the adults in the house (as well as our entire neighbourhood) but has proved very popular with the kids. 3-year-old K is convinced that every plane that [...]
Three days ago, I spontaneously came down with laryngitis. I had had a mild cold (yes that would make it my millionth cold this season) earlier in the week but I thought I was over it. The cold may or may not of been the catalyst for my loss of voice. On Saturday, I took [...]
What is it: Readeo is a web-based library of children’s books that combines online books with video chat to create a shared reading experience for children and their loved ones – even if they are far apart. Users log into Readeo, browse the library for books, and then choose to either read the book online on [...]
Ever since we moved into this house, five years ago, I’ve wanted to have my own vegetable garden. I can’t explain why the desire is so strong, since I don’t like dirt, worms, or bugs. I also have no experience in growing vegetables, with the exception of last years very sad little crop of container-grown [...]
Last week, I found out that my husband had entered me into a Makeover contest for our local newspaper and I won! Today was my big day and I spent 8 glorious hours getting made over from a regular mom in yoga pants to a hot mama in clothes that I can’t actually afford. I [...]
