My baby starts school in one week. ONE FLIPPING WEEK YOU GUYS. My baby is not a baby any more: he’s a grade primary student and I am six sleeps away from kissing my “preschool mom” days goodbye. It feels like yesterday when I visited our first day home with him, inspecting every corner of… Continue reading Time Flies
When it comes to size, I’m a pretty little person. I drive a small car, and live in a relatively small apartment in a big building in the province’s biggest city, which is actually the equivalent to many small towns in other parts of the world. And yet I often feel swallowed up by the… Continue reading On waves, waterfalls, mosquito bites and impromptu swims
Several months ago, I found myself sitting at my desk with a sinking feeling as my supervisor told me that my contract renewal wasn’t going to happen. Budget cuts, she assured me, over and over again. It was the closest thing I’ve ever had to an out-of-body experience: losing your job is a terrible feeling.… Continue reading You need to sign up for innoviCares. Here’s why.
Mornings are notoriously stressful at chez moi. I have often lamented that I wish I had someone to put the bread in the toaster, help F get his shoes on and someone to feed the cat. An extra set of hands would be such a help, and it always seems to be the little things… Continue reading Make way for Monday!
As temperatures continue to rise, we’re hearing more and more reminders, warnings and PSAs about the dangers of leaving kids or pets in unattended vehicles. We’ve all gotten into a hot car once or twice and felt our breath catch with the heat – and I’m willing to bet that most of us would never intentionally… Continue reading It Could Happen To You
