Tinker Bell and Tears

Tinker Bell and Tears

“I don’t want any of those princesses. I don’t even like princesses,” Lucy says, her eyes brimming with tears. ‘Since when?’ I think, but now is not the time to ask. We are trying to avoid an epic meltdown 20 minutes before Lucy and...
Remember To Lock The Door

Remember To Lock The Door

We live in an amazing six unit complex. Our neighbours are wonderful, their kids are great (we have nine kids- soon to be 10!- six years and under), and we all get along (knock on wood). We’re close. Quite close. Sometimes a little too close… …...
A Messy Life Is A Better Life

A Messy Life Is A Better Life

Messy drives me crazy. Clutter makes me anxious. I am a firm believer in everything has a place, and everything should be in its place. So when things get messy… I get twitchy and restless and I feel like my head may explode. (And just imagine the mess that...
Bangs or Botox?

Bangs or Botox?

I’ve reached a point in my life where I have to ask myself a hard question; a question I’m not excited to face. It’s a question with two possible outcomes, neither of which I’m thrilled about. Here it goes… Bangs or Botox? Yes, it’s...