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Category Archives: a good day

Vacation

As you’ve already learned, Shannon and I (and a little person) went up North for the week. Other than the mosquitoes, it was a lovely holiday, although I realized by day two, that what we really needed was a nice, quiet cottage on a beach somewhere with lots of other kids near by and a […]

Crazy weekend, part 2

We also went to Ontario Place and it was brilliant. Perfect weather, not too many other people, lots of new and exciting rides and it was all extremely kid friendly.

Rain can’t wash away a beautiful day!

Crazy weekend, part 1

Seriously, I had the greatest weekend. On Saturday I went to Target with my mother and sister and spent $90. What did I get other than my favourite pharmaceuticals? New sheets ($12.48 for an entire king set, which is just…well, crazy), a wallet that I think is supposed to be a makeup bag, sandals and […]

Ladybird, ladybird, flyaway home.

Your house is on fire and your children are alone!

Kind of a terrifying poem, isn’t it?

Super supper time

We ate lunch at a Middle Eastern restaurant and had veggie samosas that didn’t taste like any kind of samosa I am familiar with. Not bad, just different. So I was thinking about how much I love them (oh, and doubles, eat those some time and thank me for the recommendation) and how I had […]

Festivities!

We had a little picnic with friends yesterday in lovely High Park. Some people don’t get to eat outside very often and it’s a real treat. There was also a nature walk, playground races, petting zoo excitement (a wombat or something was stuck in the tree in the peacock’s cage) and ice cream. And cupcakes.
Sadly, […]

Mud, snow, kids, paint brushes

We hung out with old friends today. The girls and I painted each other’s faces with invisible paint and then we tromped through deep snow and Olivia found a puddle that was deeper than her boots. I found out that favourite princesses are determined by favourite colours. Or perhaps the other way around. These are […]