Not So Supermom

Not So Supermom tag:www.urbanmoms.ca,2009-11-11:/not_so_supermom//80 2010-12-16T20:48:14Z Vicky, a somewhat sarcastically self-described Domestic Goddess and mom to a 13 year-old son and 10 year-old daughter shares her passion for life, reading, triathlons, friendship, beer and good conversation in her witty and wise blog, Not So Supermom. Movable Type Pro 4.37 The UrbanMoms Network tag:www.urbanmoms.ca,2010:/not_so_supermom//80.9398 2010-12-16T20:21:24Z 2010-12-16T20:48:14Z

Share the rewardsThe UrbanMoms Network is a powerful blogger network that builds community and provides established bloggers with an opportunity to participate in and get compensated for content-based marketing initiatives. We know there are many other bloggers with tons of...

Carol Share the rewardsThe UrbanMoms Network is a powerful blogger network that builds community and provides established bloggers with an opportunity to participate in and get compensated for content-based marketing initiatives.

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If you are a brand or an agency and would like to learn more about opportunities within The UrbanMoms Network, please contact Jen Maier at jen@urbanmoms.ca

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By joining the UrbanMoms Network as a blogger, you would have access to a huge range of opportunities. UrbanMoms works with some of Canada's top brands and we would be able to offer you exclusive sponsored opportunities on your blog. The opportunities would vary and would be available on an opt-in basis. You would only participate when it worked for you.
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There is value for everyone involved and we are very excited about working with and supporting some of Canada's top bloggers and brands!

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]]> Bye Bye Blog tag:www.urbanmoms.ca,2010:/not_so_supermom//80.8785 2010-09-05T22:34:20Z 2010-09-06T22:23:13Z

I know many of you have been wondering if I have been on vacation this week as I haven't blogged for the entire week. It was really weird for me NOT to be blogging as I have enjoyed the experience...

Ali http://www.alimartell.com

However, the reason I didn't blog, is that I have been busy trying to to set up my own website. Yup, that's right: My own website. You will soon find me at www.momwhoruns.com.!!

Yup, it's under construction now, but in no time at all I will be blogging. I can't wait.

I had no idea how much I would enjoy blogging when I first started 10 months. I am really eager to blog again and share more stories with you. Infact I have 3 contests lined up to share with you. (I'm such a contest queen it's not funny).

You have all been so wonderful. I loved receiving your comments and I loved when you told me that you "really enjoyed x blog entry"!! In total I wrote 117 entries with 1903 comments!!

So as you can tell, I'm stoked to be starting this new chapter. So thank you urbanmoms for introducing me to this exciting world, and for the opportunity to meet such great people.

I have made a lot of new friends and it's been an awesome experience.

Hope to see you at www.momwhoruns.com!!

]]> A Career Crisis Solved With Handbags!! tag:www.urbanmoms.ca,2010:/not_so_supermom//80.8723 2010-08-30T20:21:48Z 2010-10-15T02:14:22Z

A childhood friend introduced me to Lisa a few months ago. We met for a coffee one day and quickly hit it off. Over the coffee (at the local Starbucks naturally), she told me about her life. Here's the details.Name:...

Vicky

Name: Lisa

Age; 43

Married: 18 years

Kids: 15 years old, 11, twins who are 8

Raised in South Africa but moved to Toronto 20 years ago.

Education: Speech and Language Therapist

Hobbies: Tennis

Midlife crisis occurred: a year ago

Here's some more details about the midlife crisis (actually it was more like a career crisis)

Lisa had worked part time for many many years and even though she loved the clients she left work always feeling like "what else is out there for me".

One day a friend showed up at the tennis court with an amazing, unusual handbag and Lisa had one of those "aha" moments. She was obsessed with the handbag. She really really wanted to have the handbag.

The problem: The handbag was from Argentina.

She sat with her husband one nite and told him about her professional unhappiness.

He said "lets go to Argentina".

A month later, Lisa and her husband were on a plane to Argentina for 4 DAYS to meet the owner of Peter Kent Buenos Aires.

She returned with 53 handbags and a new role as the official (and only) distributor for Peter Kent Handbags for Canada.

She had also placed an order for 200 MORE handbags...as she was confident that the handbags were going to fly out the door.

Lisa solved her midlife professional crisis and now is in her 3rd season selling these gorgeous handbags that are available in boutique stores in Toronto, London, Kleinburg, Calgary, Edmonton and now Vancouver.

Don't you just love stories like this that end "happily ever after".

Congratulations to Lisa and her husband for a great team effort.

For further information: www.peterkentcanada.com

PS this week I am dedicating the blog entries to three people who have made major career changes..even though it's not career week.!!

]]> Do you like saving money? tag:www.urbanmoms.ca,2010:/not_so_supermom//80.8727 2010-08-27T17:27:16Z 2010-10-15T02:15:28Z

I love deals. Don't you? It's a great feeling to know that you saved $$.Recently I have discovered the world of GROUP discounts.-FabFind (www.fabfind.com)-Groupon (www.groupon.com)-DealFind (www.dealfind.com)I subscribe so I can receive daily emails about the "deal of the day".It might...

Vicky

I love deals. Don't you? It's a great feeling to know that you saved $$.

Recently I have discovered the world of GROUP discounts.

-FabFind (www.fabfind.com)

-Groupon (www.groupon.com)

-DealFind (www.dealfind.com)

I subscribe so I can receive daily emails about the "deal of the day".

It might be 4 free cupcakes from The Designer Cookie Boutique and Bake Shop or it might be a free drink at Aroma Espresso or it might be 3 blow drys from the Blo Blow Dry Bar for $60.

(I did them all by the way).

Apparanetly the blow dry offer was so popular that they extended the offer for another day.

The deals range from meals to dry cleaning to rock climbing. Im always impressed with the diversity of the deals being offered. Would always love more coffee deals though!!

Yesterday, I was all excited that a Thai restaurant in my neighborhood was offering 50 percent off.

However when I clicked on "for further info", I discovered I had to buy 3 dinners.

Well, that didn't work out for me. I even wrote to them with my disappointment on this offer.

I truly believe that this is going to replace flyers and traditional coupons etc. As the saying goes "the world is changing".

What other deals do you enjoy? Please share as I love saving $$$.

]]> Victoria meets Victoria Secret!! tag:www.urbanmoms.ca,2010:/not_so_supermom//80.8717 2010-08-26T01:23:14Z 2010-08-26T01:24:07Z

Vicky

The invitation was for the opening of the new Victoria Secret that is opening at Yorkdale Shopping Centre. I RSVP'ed immediately that YES I WAS GOING TO ATTEND. Yup, that was really really a hard decision. NOT.

On Monday nite, the door bell rang and a lovely young woman with a Victoria Secret presented me with a white box containing a pink rose, some Victoria Secret mints, and a shopping discount card. SWEET.

On Tuesday afternoon, I was invited to an exclusive shopping opportunity. I shopped while sipping pink cocktails and no, I'm not telling you what I bought. (some things are a secret, you know.)

On Wednesday evening, I attended a VIP party that featured the Victoria Secret Angels.

As you can see from the photos, there was plenty of eye candy.

Happy Shopping. The store is truly gorgeous and the merchandise is gorgeous too.

It's been a great week and it's only Wednesday!!

]]> Do you like Baths? tag:www.urbanmoms.ca,2010:/not_so_supermom//80.8695 2010-08-23T01:12:06Z 2010-08-23T01:12:34Z

Vicky

I didn't appreciate a bath when I was in my teens. I certainly didn't appreciate a bath when I was in my twenties.

However when I became a MOM...things changed.

I started to LOVE a bath. Crave a bath. I even looked forward to having a bath.

But the bath needed something. Plain water was just not going to do it for me. However when I went looking for a bath product, I knew I wasnt looking for Fa or Keri...I was looking for something fun.

Thats when I discovered Lush and their bath bombs.

I was also one of those moms who insisted (and I mean insisted) that my children had a bath every nite...No. Matter. What. There were occasions (many) that there was a bit of resistance, however, the bath bomb always did the trick and within seconds my resistant child was all of sudden VERY EAGER to take a bath.

Here's what the Space Girl bath bomb looks like from Lush. Notice the gold glitter?

Here's how happy the ducks were in the bath!!

If you are NOT luving a bath, then you have to check out the Karma Soap by Lush.

I like the soap so much that I also bought the Karma solid perfume to keep in my purse.

Do you remember the blog entry I did on AXE and how my son, stands infront of the display sniffing the different scents? Something tells me that he might have gotten his appreciation for scents from me!!

For further info about Lush products, check out www.lush.ca

Here's to happy moms...clean children and bath bombs!!

Cheers.

]]> Eating my Way thru the Ex tag:www.urbanmoms.ca,2010:/not_so_supermom//80.8692 2010-08-20T22:30:27Z 2010-08-20T22:30:57Z

As the ads say..."Let's go to the Ex".I listened and I was there exactly when the gates opened at 10:00 a.m.I was on a mission to E-A-T!! and guess what? Mission Accomplished.I had been reading on twitter all week about...

Vicky I listened and I was there exactly when the gates opened at 10:00 a.m.

I was on a mission to E-A-T!! and guess what? Mission Accomplished.

I had been reading on twitter all week about (brace yourself) a new item offered by the Sweet Treats Truck...Deep Fried Butter.

Most people are grossed out by the idea but seeing as I am kinda of adventerous, I HAD to try it.

So by 10:02 a.m. I was at the booth and had placed my order.

Verdict: I was in love. The dough was perfect and the butter was perfect too.

Please note, that I only had two bites and threw the rest out so that my arteries

were not completely damaged by the experience.

As you can see from the photos...they have other options that are deep fried too. Something tells me, that Im not convincing you that this is a good reason to go to the Ex!!

Let's move on, then! I went to the Food Court building and I was delighted to see HEALTHIER options. The Sushi Shop and Taquieria Burrito Bar.

Then I got distracted again, Pizza on A Stick and Deep Fried Macaroni.

HAD to try the deep fried Macaroni. It was well executed but needed hot sauce or ketchup.

After two hours of noshing, I was full and needed to work too. (small detail).

But on my way out...I received a tweet from @mommy_x that read:

"You are like CP24...you are everywhere".

As I had been tweeting throughout the two hours I was eating.

Sure enough, the CP24 truck was RIGHT THERE and guess who was on the 1:00 p.m news?

The CNE takes place this year from Aug 20 to Sept. 5th.

For further info: www.THEEX.com

Happy Eating!!

]]> Watermelon - Ya Gotta Love it. tag:www.urbanmoms.ca,2010:/not_so_supermom//80.8673 2010-08-18T01:39:38Z 2010-08-18T01:39:47Z

Ya gotta love watermelon.It's juicy, full of vitamins, sweet and simply...a wonderful fruit.Perhaps my only complaint is that sometimes it's just too heavy for me to carry!!They must have been listening to my complaint coz now you can buy these...

Vicky It's juicy, full of vitamins, sweet and simply...a wonderful fruit.

Perhaps my only complaint is that sometimes it's just too heavy for me to carry!!

They must have been listening to my complaint coz now you can buy these little cute ones.

(you know that small dark green watermelon I'm talking about, right?).

Today when my daughter came home from camp, we did a fun watermelon activity.

We made a Watermelon Hedgehog carving. How adorable is this?

Then we made watermelon popsicles. I simply put watermelon chunks into the blender and whizzed it up. Then I poured it in the moulds.

How simple. How refreshing.

I love it. Infact my whole family loves watermelon. My dad taught me to add a little (ok a dash) of salt onto a watermelon slice to bring out the flavor.

Naturally I passed this little tidbit of information to my kids. Last nite, my son told me that he had his whole cabin adding salt to watermelon at camp.

Too funny.

Anyone else have other watermelon recipes? treats?

For further info please check out: www.watermelon.org

]]> The Wild Blueberry Festival and More.... tag:www.urbanmoms.ca,2010:/not_so_supermom//80.8472 2010-08-16T01:21:55Z 2010-08-16T02:19:30Z

Vicky NOT want to work-out.

This means that I would have the opportunity to do THREE activities that I really wanted to do. So I did them. (does this suprise you?)

a) Visit the Cutting Veg Farm.

I don't know who introduced me to this website (www.thecuttingveg.com)

but I wish I could remember so I could say thank you. I know that after reading this website I signed up to receive the newsletter and I gotta tell you, I love reading the updates. But I always wanted to visit the farm. TODAY WAS THE DAY.

The farm is a quick 25 minute drive from my house. I swear, it's that close. I was greeted by Daniel Hoffman (the brains and brawn behind the farm) who informed me that I was right on time for a tour. We walked thru various crops and it was awesome to learn about the farm, what is growing, what will be growing, what needs to be weeded, thinned etc. I noshed on a purple green bean or two and was "wowed" by the freshness.

I found out that they harvested 15,000 types of garlic bulbs this year and that there's more than just one variety of garlic. The Cutting Veg farm actually grows over a dozen varieties including Persian, Israeli, German, Salt Spring Island, Korean, and Italian plus more.

I was really happy that I went. But my goal is to take a few kids and actually volunteer one Sunday. If you too are interested in volunteering, visiting, becoming a member or ordering garlic...please visit the website. (www.cuttingveg.com)

B) The Evergreen Brickworks - The Wild Blueberry Festival.

I am embarrassed to say this - but I had never been to the Evergreen Brickworks before.

Can you believe? Someone wrote to me on twitter - "how unfoodie of you". I laughed.

What a great space and what an awesome wild blueberry festival.

Lots of vendors, lots of happy families, lots of activities, and great music too.

I took an Evegreen Brickworks brochure to look at, and I know that I will be returning.

Here's a link to their website...ebw.evergreen.ca.

C) The Conscious Food Festival - Fort York

This was a new festival so naturally I had to go!! Plus I won tickets from @Spotlightcity so that was an added bonus. It was small but that's ok...it was their first year.

My daughter loved the kids activities and I loved being outdoors surrounded by great food and drink.

What a great Sunday.

]]> Tennis Players Practicing at the Rogers Cup tag:www.urbanmoms.ca,2010:/not_so_supermom//80.8455 2010-08-12T21:36:05Z 2010-08-12T21:36:58Z

I have been really lucky over the years to attend the Rogers Cup many times. My love affair with tennis started 19 years ago while watching the quarterfinals that included Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Jim Courier and Michael Chang. It...

Vicky

I now watch all the majors and when the Rogers Cup arrives in Toronto I try to go three times during the week. Once on Family Day (sometimes with the family, sometimes without), and I attend two matches as well.

This year I went on Sunday to walk the grounds and to watch some practice games. On Monday afternoon, I ONLY went to the practice games. I guess I was distracted and never made it to the main stadium. Hee Hee.

I love the practice games. You can hear the THUD of the tennis balls and you can SEE the balls FLY over the net. It's incredible. It gives you a whole new appreciation for the game.

On Wednesday nite, we scored some tickets and had the opportunity to watch an incredible match between Raphael Nadal and Wawrinka.

But those practice courts really gave me the opportunity to get up close to see Andy Murray and Robin Soderling...with their shirts on!!

I am such a fan that naturally I follow all sorts of tennis related people on twitter and this year I won a contest from Sony Ericsson for two tickets to the Rogers Cup in Montreal to watch the women. Sadly I can't attend but my good friend and her husband are huge fans and will be going in my place. I'm looking forward to reading their tweets.

In the meantime, Im happy to watch the rest of the Rogers Cup on TSN. Tennis Rocks!!

]]> Went to see Eat, Pray, Love... tag:www.urbanmoms.ca,2010:/not_so_supermom//80.8446 2010-08-11T00:21:53Z 2010-08-11T00:22:52Z

I am by no means a movie critic. However it was kinda cool seeing Robert Crouse who is a famous movie critic sitting a row a head of me at the Scotiabank Theatre on Monday nite.I was lucky enough to...

Vicky

I am by no means a movie critic. However it was kinda cool seeing Robert Crouse who is a famous movie critic sitting a row a head of me at the Scotiabank Theatre on Monday nite.

I was lucky enough to score a pass to the special screening of Eat, Pray, Love featuring Julia Roberts. I received the ticket as I follow the Windsor Arms hotel (@windsorarms) on twitter. I was going there for drinks one nite and tweeted that she should drop by and say hi. Not only did she drop by but she gave me and my friend a lovely envelope full of goodies including the movie pass.

Guess you want to know..did I like the movie?

I did. But I enjoyed the book better. I think that's the case with most books that make it to the movie theatres. Agree or disagree?

Julia Roberts did a great job portraying Elizabeth Gilbert. Infact the whole movie was well cast.

My biggest complaint was the movie was too long..2 hours and 15 minutes.

My favorite part of the movie: Italy....but then again, I loved that part of the book as well.

(something about all that great food. I guess that doesnt surprise you).

There were a lot of scenes, where characters were crying. Generally I prefer "funny scenes" than crying scenes but then again, the characters were going thru some deep introspection.

The movie also left out a few details i.e how she afforded the trip!!

Overall it was a good portrayal of the book. It wont be winning awards but that's ok it was still a good movie. Not amazing, but good.

I hope you get a chance to see it too, so you can leave me a comment if you liked the movie.

Many people didn't like the book at ALL so I know those people won't be going to see the movie. (you know who you are).

Look forward to reading what RIchard Crouse has to say on Friday!!

See ya at the theatres everyone.

]]> Today - I completed a Sprint Triathlon!! tag:www.urbanmoms.ca,2010:/not_so_supermom//80.8430 2010-08-09T01:18:21Z 2010-08-09T01:18:59Z

Vicky

My goal: to complete three sprint triathlons this season. This means the race will consist of a 750 m swim, a 25 km bike ride and a 7 km run.

Naturally I missed out on a whole bunch of races in June/July. But there's still plenty of races in August and September!!

I knew there was a Subaru Niagara Triathlon on Sunday Aug. 8th. So on Friday, I checked the weather and then immediately went to rent a wet suit at Enduro Sport.

This is my teletubby look!! Notice I am pointing at a P3 Cervelo Bike. I dream of this bike but guess what? it will never happen. In the meantime, I like staring at them.

Then on Saturday nite I got everything ready: goggles, helmet, hat, sunscreen, running shoes, bike shoes, sox, water, guu, race belt, towel, watch, and sun glasses.

I set the alarm for 6:45 a.m. which is NOT something I usually do on a Sunday morning.

Got in the car at 7 a.m.

Arrived in Grimsby at 8 a.m...registered, got my chip, my bag of goodies, got my arm and legs marked with my age, and got my bike/equipment ready.

I also bumped into my friends, Karen and Dov and their son, Sam. I am so impressed that this father/son team has started doing triathlons. It's really nice to see.

Then it was time to head to the water. I have only done races in conservation areas before, so swimming in Lake Ontario was new to me.

I was happy - warm, clear water. I wasn't complaining.

The horn went off at 9 a.m.

The swim part was ok - nobody grabbed onto my ankles, or kicked me. My goggles didnt leak and I stayed on course. (which isnt easy to do coz there is no black line at the bottom like in a pool).

The bike course was um, interesting. The website described the hill as a BEAST.

I can think of a few other choice words. LOL.

I walked. Many others walked as well. To be honest, I could barely walk up THE BEAST.

The rest of the course was truly beautiful and going down THE BEAST at 54 km/hour was pretty interesting too.

The run was lovely and flat. Just the way I like it. The houses in Grimsby provided some lovely eye candy and lots of residents pulled out their garden hoses to provide us with a cool spray. Gotta love it.

2 hours and 23 minutes later..DONE.

Felt great. (notice the smile?)

Post race activity: DIRECT to Body Blitz to soak my muscles in a green tea pool, cold plunge pool, eucalyptus sauna, dry sauna and sea salt pool. I think every women should go there after a race...It's Da Best!!

What a treat. What a day.

Anyone want to join me in Orillia on Aug. 22nd?

]]> My 5th Year at Toronto's Festival of Beer tag:www.urbanmoms.ca,2010:/not_so_supermom//80.8420 2010-08-06T18:10:49Z 2010-08-06T18:14:18Z

Vicky I love this Festival. Period.

Why do I like this festival so much? Here's a few reasons:

a) lots of beer

b) great outdoor venue

c) everyone is friendly (maybe the beer helps?)

d) I get to wear my beer glasses.

e) fantastic food.

I have a strategy to attend this festival...which helps me enjoy it.

a) arrive the first day - an hour after the gates open. This means that I typically go on Thursday afternoon around 5:30 p.m. At that hour there's no line ups for anything. For tickets, for beer, for your photo to be taken, etc. How pleasant.

b) try and not drink 3 coffees before you get there as there's only porta-potties on site.

c) take the TTC. It's convenient and it's the right thing to do. Drinking and Driving is not cool.

e) try and taste new beers. That's what it's all about, non?

I had a great time as you can see from the photos. Even if you don't like beer - there's always great music playing, a grilling tent featuring BBQ demonstrations, a giant jenga game, a giant twister game and ARMCHAIR QUARTERBACK that provided a lot of entertainment for many!!

(way to go Budweiser!!)

I also got a chance to say hi to @CreemoreKaren from Creemore Springs Brewery, @Beausalllnatural from Beau's All Natural Brewing Co. (they are new to the LCBO) and the fantastic people at Great Lakes Brewery. Plus I bumped into @spotlightoronto. I seem to bump into him where ever there is good food/good alcohol.!!

I bought 20 tokens and gave back 10. Can you believe? it happens EVERY YEAR.

One day I will learn.

Hope you get a chance to visit Canada's largest Beer Festival one day soon.

The Festival runs this year from Aug 5 to 8th and is located at Bandshell Park on the Exhibition Grounds.

For further info about the Toronto's Festival of Beer, check out their website at www.beerfestival.ca

]]> Apple = Fantastic One to One Lessons tag:www.urbanmoms.ca,2010:/not_so_supermom//80.8391 2010-08-05T01:53:04Z 2010-08-05T01:54:37Z

I bought my MacBook a few months ago. I did not blog about it. (Surprise).When I plunked down my visa to cover the cost of the MacBook and for the cost of the carrying case, I was asked "Would you...

Vicky

I bought my MacBook a few months ago. I did not blog about it. (Surprise).

When I plunked down my visa to cover the cost of the MacBook and for the cost of the carrying case, I was asked "Would you like One to One Lessons? For $99 you can have as many one to one lessons for a year!!. Each lesson is an hour".

I'm sure there was a delayed response. Freak, I was already shelling out a lot of money!!! Did I REALLY need to spend another $99 for lessons?

I replied "ok..sure". (but with hesitation).

I went home and realized that the MacBook was pretty user friendly. I was feeling pretty good great that I was able to click myself thru the screens and learned quite a bit on my own.

However a month went by, and I realized that I really should learn more. So I went online and clicked away to book an appointment at my local Apple Store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre.

THE ONE to ONE LESSON was brilliant.

SO brilliant that I have now had FOUR One to One lessons.

Each lesson was with a patient staff member who answered any question I had, who walked me thru anything I wanted and were so well trained, it wasn't funny.

Apple Rocks. I am in love with my iPhone and now I'm in love with my MacBook.

Naturally it would only be fitting that I really really really want an iPad.

Wonder how long I can restrain myself. It's been hard. Every time I go into the Apple Store I tell the staff person to make sure I dont leave with an iPad.

Anyone else wanna share their great experiences with Apple?

]]> Not So Supermom is Not So Happy tag:www.urbanmoms.ca,2010:/not_so_supermom//80.8392 2010-08-03T00:43:32Z 2010-08-03T00:48:58Z

Not so supermom is Not so happy!!We sent our son to camp for 8 weeks. Initially we received a letter each week i.e one a week for the first three weeks. We were thrilled!!Then...nada!!Just a phone call that he broke...

Vicky

Not so supermom is Not so happy!!

We sent our son to camp for 8 weeks. Initially we received a letter each week i.e one a week for the first three weeks. We were thrilled!!

Then...nada!!

Just a phone call that he broke his retainer AGAIN. i.e for the for second time in 5 weeks.

I swear I write pretty entertaining letters. I sent him the comic section from the Toronto Star, I sent him the latest movie reviews, and my husband even sent him a copy of "Wired". I even wrote on the placemat from our fav. sushi place and the owner wrote him a message on it. (Ichiban Sushi on Spring Garden, in the event you are wondering)

So why doesnt he write? Part of me says "ok he's happy. Otherwise you would hear from him"

Part of me says "he's a 14 year old boy...leave it".

But I miss him and want to hear everything about camp...the canoe trips, the activities he's doings, the friends he's making etc etc.

I talked to another mom the other nite and she said "I hear you. I have the same disease".

I chuckled. It seems like I'm not the only mom with kids at camp who's not receiving any letters.

Not So Supermom is really Not So Happy.

p.s do you think the last part of his letter has something to do with it? (see photo)

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