The Brats and I tested out a new recipe this week. Raw Trail Mix Bars from The Sweet Life blog. I actually made it once, on my own and then tweaked it to suit our tastes. The first time they were too crumbly because I left out the walnuts (yuck), but didn’t replace them with anything…
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It’s still winter! (and other updates)
1. It’s still winter you guuuys! I know, I know. I shouldn’t complain about the weather because there are so many worse things. But yooouuuuu guuuyyysss! I’m coooolllld! Okay, it’s mid February in Ontario. Those of you who have had the luxury of living in my home province, know that this isn’t the nicest time…
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Once again, resolution’s in the air. A new year, a fresh start. I have a lot of little things on my list. The usual stuff, like drink a full bottle of water a day, more green smoothies, workout, eat less junk. This year, though, I’m trying to think of more detailed resolutions. What do I…
Read MoreGrey!
O was born a week before his due date. It was unseasonably warm (like light sweater weather in March warm!). Seven hours total labour (including the 1.5 hours I wasn’t allowed to push) seemed pretty quick at the time. E had her own plans in mind (as she has ever since). She came two weeks…
Read MoreUpdates and The Waiting Game
The Waiting Game is officially on, and I am already losing patience! Pre-labour is progressing, but i am tired. With E I didn’t feel this “all-day body hangover” until the day she was born. That day I was couch ridden. O and I had an Arthur marathon, and then she was born in the afternoon.…
Read MoreRustling Leaves & Pumpkin Pie
Autumn is in full swing people! Pumpkins, the rustling of crunchy leaves, billowing scarves, and heavy sweaters. This is my favourite time of year! Everything feels so earthy and mystical at this time. The dark months are coming, and you have to prepare for your survival. Okay, maybe not so much in these times, but…
Read More15 Days And Counting
When I was 17, there was this weird guy in my art class. He was super tall, with long arms and legs. Cartoonishly block shaped hands and feet. A plaid, flannel shirt (I’m not even kidding, and we are not even old enough for that to have…
Read MoreThe Tank Turned Two
Yesterday E turned two! She is, by far, one of the very best people I have ever known. It’s hard to believe that a year ago she had just learned to walk and now she can run and jump and climb (and climb and climb and climb). Two meager years ago, she cooed quietly in…
Read MoreThe times, they are a changin’!
As I eluded to in past posts, we have been making moves. Waiting for things to pan out. Figuring this out. Boomba#3 is one of those things. She is doing well, getting bigger every day (at least I hope based on how round I’m getting;) Another thing is B’s job prospects. His last job was…
Read MoreMonster & The Tank
“Watch out for the baby” is a phrase you will very rarely hear me say. A visiting Grandparent said it to O a few days ago, and it just got right under my skin. Yes, when E was tiny we talked about being gentle to the point of exhaustion. When they rough-house we remind them…
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