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Author: The Informal Matriarch
Gifts of Imperfection – Journal One
I’m reading a new book called The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown. After reading the introduction and the first chapter, I’m feeling better. I’m feeling like I need to blog the findings I’ve had within myself. If only to create discussion or to help someone else feel like they’re not alone. I’ve never kept… Continue reading Gifts of Imperfection – Journal One
Seven Things I Love About My Seven Year Old
I have a Seven year old! A gorgeous, intelligent, funny 7-year-old. What freaks me out, is that he’s over half way to being a teenager….that’s frightening. Today is his birthday so I thought I should come up with 7 things that I love about him…even though I love everything about him. This little Silas, where… Continue reading Seven Things I Love About My Seven Year Old
I Need Your Fashion Advice
OK. I’ve been thinking about this lately. I have a piercing on my face that I often don’t even think about. A lot of people, after knowing me for a few months will sometimes say “OMG you got a piercing” to which I am startled because even I forget I have it, and then I… Continue reading I Need Your Fashion Advice
5 Things That Bring Me Comfort
Gosh I love it when Thursday’s come around, then someone ELSE tells me what to blog about and I can just let my brains and my fingers spew my prattle all over your computer screen. So I chose the topic: 5 Things That Bring Me Comfort. Because I like comfort, and I like talking about… Continue reading 5 Things That Bring Me Comfort
Sick Boy
I have a sick boy at home with me. Mmmmmmm life feels normal today. I may sound like a terrible mother but I am rather glad Isaac is home sick :). He’s not too sick, not tossing his cookies or anything. I really don’t know WHAT is wrong. His appetite is there. Just low energy… Continue reading Sick Boy
To Karen: The Mom On Dr Phil Who Hates Her Daughter Julia
To Karen: The Mom On Dr Phil Who Hates Her Daughter Julia So this woman came on Dr Phil this week and told the world that she has a daughter with autism and she hates her. Just watch the clip so you get the full jest of why I felt the need to write this… Continue reading To Karen: The Mom On Dr Phil Who Hates Her Daughter Julia
The Story of Jenny Hatch – Justice for Jenny
Jenny Hatch is a gorgeous 28 year old woman who has Down Syndrome. Recently, she has been stripped of her rights as a human being. Please watch this short news clip about this tragic story. Everyone Needs to know about it. It baffles me that there are people in this world who treat people… Continue reading The Story of Jenny Hatch – Justice for Jenny
I’m Never Going Here
Searching for a meme to do today, I came across Mama Kat’s writer’s workshop and I decided to join in. The other meme I was thinking about, well the theme was soup. I would write many an ode to soup but…it felt a bit…empty. ANYway…I chose Mama Kat and the prompt I chose is: Name… Continue reading I’m Never Going Here
Obama Won! Are you Happy?
I’m happy Obama won! Oh the day after election day. You either have a hop in your step or you’re going over your plans to build a bomb shelter under your home. Feels good, doesn’t it? Ya ya ya, I know I’m Canadian but this election was fun…I even watched some of the debates and… Continue reading Obama Won! Are you Happy?
Best. Compliment. Ever.
“Mommy, when I was just a little seed I made a wish. I wished that I would have a mommy just like you.” – Silas That’s what Silas said to me in the health food store yesterday. If it hadn’t been immediately tainted by the red-headed teller that can’t tell Vitamin C from liquid… Continue reading Best. Compliment. Ever.
Autism and the Sixth Sense
Alright, controversial subject time. I might make some readers uncomfortable with this and others will get totally into it. No, I don’t think my son sees dead people… This morning Silas was mad at me because I told him he couldn’t have his iphone for the rest of the day because he hit Isaac. He’s… Continue reading Autism and the Sixth Sense
Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month!
All I really want you to do is watch this video, it’s more important than my ramblings today. Then I want you to watch this video with your children and talk about it. You will learn everything you need to know about what Down Syndrome is. Yup, they said it all. Please share this… Continue reading Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month!
Soggy Halloween
Halloween was a bust. Seriously, 65% of people in my neighbourhood either forgot Halloween or were too lame to get into the spirit this year. We happened upon so many dark houses that we decided to get the rock outta here and make way to a different neighbourhood. My townhouse complex is usually a bona… Continue reading Soggy Halloween
Hurricane Sandy
It’s hard to know what to write on a day like today. I’m sipping my coffee, power on, TV blasting information of the hurricane. Something feels wrong about writing a silly blog today. My heart really goes out to everyone that’s fallen victim to Hurricane Sandy. We’ve seen New York City destroyed hundreds of… Continue reading Hurricane Sandy