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Monthly Archives: November 2010
The Post of Excessive Cuteness
Is there anything cuter than a kid with a kitten? Especially if the kitten’s coat mirrors the pattern on the kid’s shirt? Tonka with Phoenix. Not cute enough? Okay, let’s try a close-up: A kitten being cuddled by two children … Continue reading
Wherein I Reveal Myself to be a Genius Mom
Lean in close, dear reader. I’m going to tell you a secret. Are you listening? Okay, here it is. Sometimes, I don’t really like cooking with my kids. I know, you’re shocked, right? Yeah, I put up a good front. … Continue reading
Love is in the Small Things
This is my last year of having a child at home with me for most of the day during the school year. I find myself treasuring this last bit of time with Tonka. He’s my sweet boy, my funny, lively, … Continue reading
This is My Son on (Legal, Over-the-Counter) Drugs
Actual conversation with Tonka at bedtime last night: “Mom? Cats have glowing eyes.” “No, sweetie, cats’ eyes don’t glow.” “YES!” He is adamant. “Zombie cats’ eyes glow!” Oh dear. Talk of zombies at bedtime does not bode well for Mamadragon … Continue reading
It’s the Gift That Keeps on Giving
Thank you to everyone who offered up birthday wishes. Mr. Fixit and the kids and my uncle made sure I had a wonderful birthday weekend. And oh yes, there was lots of Harry Potter, as well as good food, good … Continue reading
Cross This One Off the Bucket List
“Attend a midnight screening of a blockbuster movie on the day it opens”. Check. What I never would have thought to put on my (imaginary, strictly in my head) bucket list: “Attend a midnight screening of a blockbuster movie at the … Continue reading
Love is Secure
Mr. Fixit and I are practical kind of people. He’s an engineer and I’m a science/math teacher by training. We love each other deeply but we’re not the romantic types. Plus, we’ve been together since high school; we’re way beyond that … Continue reading
I Needed This Reminder Today
Two days ago, my kids got off the school bus full of indignation. A fourth-grader had looked at my sweet Tonka sitting in the designated-Kindergarten seats at the front, and as he settled into his seat near Creative Cat at the … Continue reading
Molly Weasley and Me
The new Harry Potter movie opens this week. It’s going to be very Harry around here for a while. I apologize to those of you who are not Harry-obsessed. Regularly scheduled programming will resume in a few days. There is … Continue reading
Love Remembers
Today is Remembrance Day in Canada – the day we remember and honour veterans and those who have died in war. The older students of the kids’ school will walk to the public Remembrance Day service at the community cenotaph a few blocks away … Continue reading
