Why Having Kids in Sports SUCKS

Listen, I am aware of the benefits team sports have for children, this is one of the reasons both my children are in them. However, there are also many things about having my kids in sports that SUCK complete donkey ass. Having kids in sports…

Little Notes…

My boy leaves me little notes. Sometimes I find them in the car, on my bed or in my daytimer.   The notes are not always for me, nor are they always notes of love.     I’m not a religious person, but if there…

I Love My Kids But I Don’t Love Being A Mom

I feel like this title says it all. I love my kids but I don’t love being a Mom. There. Can I just click “publish” and that you will understand what I am trying to say? Maybe you won’t. Listen, this doesn’t mean I don’t…

I Worry About My Kids Mental Health…

Everyone told me it was going to get harder. But, I didn’t know one day that I was going to have to worry about my kids mental health. Everyone said to enjoy them when they were little because things become way more difficult when they…

My Kids Weren’t Ready For Pride

We took our children to a Pride event in Kelowna this summer.  It wasn’t our reason for going to Kelowna, it was just happenstance. We had already booked our family holiday and when I checked the list of events happening in the city, I was…

Kids Keep You Humble…

It was no secret that I struggled with parenting this summer. I mean come on, I pretty much told the world that SUMMER SUCKS FOR MOM’s. But, man do kids keep you humble! I couldn’t contain my delight when dropping off the kids at their…

Oral Health Month…

Did you know that April is the Canadian Dental Association Oral Health Month? I didn’t.  But, I think subconsciously I did, because my kids have eaten so much candy crap this Easter, that I have been lecturing them on all thinks “teeth” lately! It’s so…

How Can Two Kids From The Same Parents Be So Different?!

My kids couldn’t be more different.  Zed and I spend quite a bit of time scratching our heads and wondering how can two kids from the same parents be so different?! This is a perfect example… Our 6 year old son came into the mudroom…

I Finished Paying Off My Student Loans..

It took a long time. But, I finally finished paying off my student loans. The first student loan I took out was in  1996. I had moved back home from taking part in Katimavik and was feeling pretty lost. My best friend had flunked out…

Do You Have To Be Friends With Your Kid’s Friends’ Mom?

Do you have to be friends with your kid’s friends’ Mom’s? I am not talking about hating the other Mom.  I know there are some situations like that. But, I am not going there. Not touching that baby with a 300-foot pole. I am talking about…