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…Ain’t No Cure For The Summertime Blues

As much as I love summer and the opportunity to break with the monotony of schedules, the racing from one activity to another, the juggling, the “lets GO! everyone in the van!!” I am certainly finding, in terms of ” getting things done,” I thrive in that atmosphere, when there are a billion things to getContinue reading “…Ain’t No Cure For The Summertime Blues”

Who doesn’t love the dentist?

The only time I can get an appointment for all 5 kids to see the dentist at the same time (#6 doesn’t have to to see him yet but has to come along for the ride) is 8 o’clock in the morning… when booking the appointment it seems logical, because  making multiple trips downtown isContinue reading “Who doesn’t love the dentist?”

She’s crafty… not.

I have always wanted to be a natural crafty kind of gal but it just ain’t happening. I came to terms with my non-crafty ways ages ago but every once in awhile I think maybe with the right amount of patience and a whole lot of heart I will overcome my awkwardness with a glueContinue reading “She’s crafty… not.”

To Sleep Perchance To Dream…

This is a typical night in our household… I try, for the most part not to think about how ridiculous it is because really my sleep pattern has been basically like this for 16+ years but here’s a sample… 10 pm- I am pooped and desperately want to go to bed. 11 pm- if itContinue reading “To Sleep Perchance To Dream…”

Are We There yet?

Next time I tell you that I’m looking forward to spending 4 days in a hotel room with 6 kids slap me ‘k?   No, really, I joke, a lovely time was had by all for the most part, except for the first night when I sliced open my hand on a wine glass thatContinue reading “Are We There yet?”

Jon and Kate Plus 8- not so great

It all started as a pleasant evening. I was out with #2- we were on our way to see The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra perform Carmina Burana (it was absolutely AMAZING by the way…) when this man shouts across the street at me “Hey! You know who you look like?” “Who” (I take the bait) “JonContinue reading “Jon and Kate Plus 8- not so great”