25 Steps To The Mom Of The Year Award

  Ok, I just want the title for a minute, if that’s ok with the rest of you moms out there. I want to make sure I document and brag just a little bit about how AWESOME I made my oldest daughter’s 10th birthday. I’m not likely to repeat such success so I want to… Continue reading 25 Steps To The Mom Of The Year Award

Rock The House Run: Making My Kid Cry Since 2012

  At a certain age your kids figure out that they CAN trust you as a parent. They figure out that you’re actually not out to get them. Until now I think my 10 year old thought I was a spy (in fact, she did ask me one day if I was a spy) assigned… Continue reading Rock The House Run: Making My Kid Cry Since 2012

12 Bananas

Despite all the horrible stories of families being displaced and losing their homes and cars and businesses during the Calgary Flood of 2013, there was one funny thing that happened…     The first day of the flood watch and evacuations was also a “flood” day at school. We kept our kids home and had… Continue reading 12 Bananas

Come Hell Or High Water

  I have been glued to the TV for the past 3 days as I watch my city disappear into a muddy river. I can’t even believe that this is happening to my city. Anytime a natural disaster happens in the world my kids always ask a million questions about their safety and the safety… Continue reading Come Hell Or High Water

Tattoo Tuesday – In Memory Of My Mom

  Done. It’s done. Finally. I’ve waited 2 years and searched across 2 countries for the right artist to do it and today, it got done. I’m still in shock. I feel like I’ve just completed a long arduous journey that ended with 3 somewhat painful hours of bliss and relief. The lovely and incredibly… Continue reading Tattoo Tuesday – In Memory Of My Mom