I had my birthday on the weekend. Funny how as I get older my birthday is more of an excuse to get out for a drink or dinner and could really pass by without a fuss and I'd be quite happy. Of course, I appreciate the homemade cake and cards my kids and hubby made but I ain't exactly 8 years old anymore. I'm not really one of those who obsesses about getting older 'cause, let's face it, it's inevitable so why bother? Plus, I know too many people who were not as fortunate as I am and never got... More »

Today I feel stupid. People are asking me questions I can't answer. I have been asked to make decisions about things I don't fully understand. I am taking risks that are freaking me out. I am sure it will all work out (crossing fingers) and, I think, be fabulous but right now...and for the last few days...I am FREAKING OUT. In case I haven't mentioned it we are redesigning urbanmoms.ca. Yup, front and backend total reno. SO exciting. SO many new capabilities. SO all consuming and stressful. Haven't slept much lately. Am vacilating between the verge of tears and hysterical... More »

This mocking, smug little a**hole will not let me be: That's why I ate his smug little grin right off. Bet he's not feeling so sickeningly sweet anymore...but oh yes, he is...and he's calling to me. From the fridge. Must go to him. Just one little nibble. Then another. Really, it isn't too bad - 1000 calories spread over a few days (not including the Reese's peanut butter eggs or the Easter Cream egg or the creamed eggs and ham breakfast...3 servings). Just one more little bite and I'll satisfy that craving. Oh, how you mock me Chocolate Easter Bunny!... More »

Hey! Get your mind out of the gutter. I am a married woman! Plus, my mom and my sister-in-law (not to mention my sexiest-man-alive husband *sheepish grin*) read this blog so...as IF. Anyway on to the real post... I can't explain it but there is something about certain writers that resonates deep down in my soul. Sometimes I feel so connected to what they are saying that I think we must have known each other somehow, somewhere. I have always loved to read. There were times in what would in today's day be called my "tween" years that I struggled... More »

I can NOT handle anymore snow. I love winter. I get all giddy with the first snow fall. I adore those cold, sunny winter days. But this much snow in the city makes life very complicated. And it has been going on far too long. So, we head up north where we can at least take solace in a hot tub and ski on those cold sunny days. This Sunday has got to be one of the best ski days ever. But still, enough already. So, what do you do when you have built 3500 snowmen, tobogganed 5 zillion times,... More »

There are plenty of things about the internet I loathe but the love I have for this...place/thing?...outweighs it by far and one of my obsessions is YouTube. Granted, there is a lot of crap on YouTube but SO many gems that we would otherwise never see. Check out a few of my most recent faves: This spoof of Hey There Delilah called Hey Harry Potter made me laugh because it was so right on! Because I am a reality show freak and LOVED this performance on American Idol! (Maybe I'm as pathetic as the guy in Hey Harry Potter :P)... More »