I'd call it a "fish tank" but we all know there is more money then fish in that damn tank. So the "tank of death" AKA Donovan's long awaited money fish tank got some upgrades this weekend. After all original fish (with the exception of "Gold" the yellow guppie, who always looks to be on the verge of death, but always bounces back in the next day) had died, on Monday I decided that MAYBE there was something more that could be done in hopes that our fish outlive their "14 day guarantee" - a … [Read more...]
Guacamole
January 31, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I've started trying new things. In the spring, Jamie and I were talking about what we were going to give Donovan's dayhome provider as a "good-bye" and "thank-you" gift. I wanted it to be something meaningful. Something more than just a little card. Something that truly showed her how much we appreciated her, and what she had meant to our family over the years. That's when the idea struck me, I should make her a quilt. It had been a good 5 years since I last sewed anything, let alone something … [Read more...]
Oh Hey! *Waves*
November 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It's been a crazy fall around these parts, and I can't believe that once AGAIN it's been so long since I've blogged! Let's give you a little update: Donovan started Kindergarten in September, and he is LOVING it, he is doing so well in his class, and is excited to come home and tell me all about what he's learned. My favourite day so far was when he came home the day he learned all about owls, I was told A LOT of info about owls that day. As we get closer to Christmas, he is … [Read more...]
on lunches – and finally feeling like a “real mom”
September 29, 2012 By 1 Comment
Donovan started Kindergarten this year, and along with it, came the need for me to put on my mommy boots, and start making school lunches. I was both excited and terrified of the idea of lunches, so naturally, I turned to pintrest! I searched for as many "lunch ideas" as I could, and then compiled all the pictures in an on-line album with snapfish - and THEN I had that album printed into a small flip style photobook. I'm so glad I made the photobook! I try to give Donovan to the book two or … [Read more...]
like riding a….
August 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It's been at least 10 years since I last rode a bike. Probably longer if I really sit down and do the math. I rode bikes a lot growing up, but in highschool when I injured my knee, bike riding was something that I wasn't easily able to do. I still stayed active, switching to running (also hurt) and rollerblading, and ultimately walking. In university I switched to yoga, something that I still enjoy doing, although not as regularly as I should, I will be the first to admit! This past weekend, … [Read more...]
dear donovan
August 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Dear Donovan, Last week you turned five years old. "The whole hand!" you would proudly say as you flash your hand, all four fingers and one thumb held out wide, for anyone and everyone to see. But the thing is, I'm not exactly sure how five even happened. I'm pretty sure when you were a baby, you promised me you wouldn't get older than four. We would laugh at those "other" parents as they got ready for kindergarten and grade one, "that will never be us" we smirked, "four years old is tops … [Read more...]
