by MARIA on January 30, 2012
I am of the Ferris Bueller generation – yup that makes me cool. So when I saw this video, I was super excited! I assumed it meant a sequel, because don’t we all want to know if Old Ferris Bueller, with the probable receding hairline, is still adorably cool? Alas, we’re not so lucky, it [...]
by MARIA on January 27, 2012
I am the mom to two very picky eaters. Sigh. My son has always been a picky eater and has had major issues with texture. He was (and is) that kid that gagged at every bite – every meal was a painful and scary experience. If it was too soft, he wouldn’t eat it. If [...]
by MARIA on January 26, 2012
Evidently, Weight Watchers has updated their program again – yes, I’m slow to the party. It’s now called Weight Watchers Points Plus 2012. I guess this gives away the fact that I haven’t been to WW at all so far this year. However, I’ve decided to finally try out the meeting route. So many people [...]
by MARIA on January 24, 2012
Sometimes you have to spoil yourself. I would like to say all the time, but living in the real world prevents me from doing so. However, when you’re feeling down about stuff like the weather, or a hole in your favorite cardigan, or your weight (ahem), sometimes a pick-me-up is lovely. Enter a NEW handbag [...]
by MARIA on January 17, 2012
1. Those painfully painful MiniPops commercials. No tween needs to be singing anything on tv. EVER. 2. Winter. Cold things. Ice. Also, falling on my arse because of said ice, I could do without. 3. Homework. Ahem. If I wanted to go back to school, I WOULD. 4. Kim Kardashian. 72 days is NOT a [...]
by MARIA on January 12, 2012
It teaches and promotes life-long patience. (Exactly how many times in one’s lifetime can we really say, “Flush the toilet!” I’ll let you know!) It gives me glimpses into what I looked like as a young child. (Yes, sadly there really aren’t that many pictures of me as a young girl, but then who really [...]
by MARIA on January 11, 2012
We have many treasures (or “tweasures” as the five year old calls them) in our house. Sadly, I’m not talking about jewellery. I’m talking about those small kid toys you happen to find all over the house and never know what to do with. With an eight year old and a five year old, we [...]
by MARIA on January 10, 2012
I’m not a relationship expert, but I am willing to fake being one for you, here, now. You’re welcome. In my eyes, there are two types of Mothers at the playground – the ones that want to talk to you and the ones who don’t. I won’t tell you what kind of Mom I am, [...]
by MARIA on January 8, 2012
Oh, Hi. I’m back. I took a wee break, to recover from pneumonia and enjoy the holidays with my people. I hope you missed me. Anywho, during the holidays I had a chance to do some reading: The Hunger Games which was fantastic, despite being something I wouldn’t normally read. I’m almost done Catching Fire [...]