I’ve learned to live for these moments. The small moments. The few and far between moments. The moments you could never plan for and don’t see coming. The moments we don’t even know we need until we are smack dab in the middle of them. The moments that simultaneously make motherhood and childhood magical. The…
I noticed her shocking pink swimsuit first. It had a tulle ruffle all around the middle. Her face was angelic and eyes bright. Her light brown hair was pulled back in high pigtails secured with white satin bows. She inched her way into the pool, step by delicate step until she was used to the…
1. Looking at photos of my wedding day. Not only were my parents there, but also some of my favorite people in the world plus, it was the day I married my best friend (not to be confused with the best friend I mention in #9). 2. Anytime it’s just me and Lucas in the…
Have you ever felt giddy over getting another stamp in your passport? Have you ever been approached on the street in Yaletown and asked if you needed help with directions, restoring your faith in the kindness of strangers? Have you ever been caught in the rain on Robson Street and laughed so hard you cried?…
Just a year ago your world revolved around Thomas the Train & Friends, this year, it is all about Cars. Just months ago you were overcome with anxiousness at swim lessons and now you can lap the entire length of the pool all by yourself. Just weeks ago you started your second year of preschool…
Apart from spending time with my husband, son, puppy and friends, and maybe reading and working out, the thing that makes me the happiest is listening to Dave Matthews Band. In fact, there was an amazing moment on my recent trip to Mexico when “#41″, my favorite DMB song came on while a small group…
My posts have been sparse and a little on the light side lately. I’ve experienced blog burn out before and taken blogging breaks. I’ve even experienced writer’s block, but this is different. This time it’s personal. Where have I been you ask? I promised myself to take some of the pressure off during the month…
I have been so down in the dumps lately with our infertility journey coming to a much needed break (for now) and the recent damage I’m having to deal with at my parents house that when I saw Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop prompts for this week, I couldn’t help but pick #1: Share one good…
Nora Ephron past away on June 26 after her battle with leukemia. She left behind behind an incredible wealth of wit, wonderful writing and entertaining films. If you haven’t seen Heart Burn (1986), rent it! Meryl Streep is divine, as usual and Jack Nicholson plays her perfect counterpart as we watch a marriage crumble. In…
I usually leave the letter writing to you around here, but from time to time, I just have to address someone. This is one of those times. Dear Mom at the park, We’ve never met. I don’t know you. I don’t pretend to have any idea what kind of life or even day you have…
