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It’s not something I necessarily choose to do, it’s just what happens in my head when I’m upset about something.  Reason comes knocking on the door and suddenly I’m looking at the situation in a positive light. It might be a coping skill I’ve somehow gained in my years of dealing with the ebb and… Continue reading Growing

Yesterday we picked up Silas from school.  Upon arriving home, Silas and Isaac were driving me CRAZY bouncing off the walls.  I had had enough of it.  Time to get OUT! I decided we’d go to the park and gather some fallen leaves for my compost.  The kids were being insane, the dog wanted to… Continue reading The $400 Lesson

Yesterday I spent a lot of my evening, night, then eaaarrlllyyy morning reading The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin. I must say, when I first started the book I found her to be slightly annoying.  Maybe it was the fact that she wasn’t sad to begin with, or that it all came so easy to… Continue reading Thank You Garbage

Thank you to everyone who came out and entered the draw to win a $20 itunes gift card.  I appreciate all of your support and I love you all very much.   I haven’t drawn yet….Time to do that…….drawwwwinnnnggg…. And the winner is…………   FIONA TREND!   Congrats girl!!  Please contact me on Facebook and… Continue reading Announcing THE WINNER!!!!

Isaac woke up yesterday morning, heard he was now four and announced that he was big now and ready for hot sauce.  He asked my sister to make him eggs and put Franks on top and he ate them up. This morning was the same.  No more ketchup, he’s too sophisticated for that. This weekend… Continue reading Happy Birthday Isaac!

We’ve had a new neighbour on one side of our townhouse for a few months now.  I’ve never even seen this man, he and I both keep to ourselves most of the time. When we moved in, Brent just leaned our headboard against the wall and slid our bed up to it.  It’s very loose… Continue reading Hanky Panky

Brent and I had quite the fun last night, at a strange hour we began a strange task. I was sitting in our chair thinking it was time for a shower and bed.  I was fully frustrated about money and dealing with a VERY angry toddler all day long.  I was thinking of going for… Continue reading A Late Night Reno

My Sis in law Leanne came over this morning with Lucas.  She brought us some Krispy Creams which are OK for Silas to eat…nice.  I was feeling all warm and welcoming and I made Lucas some lunch to have with Silas.  I was giving Silas his usual probiotic chewable and asked if Lucas wanted one. … Continue reading A Visit From Lucas

Silas is being naughty today.  I think we have another ear infection on our hands.  Boooooo.  I think he’s finally asleep.  Or Finally falling asleep.  He’s had about 500 time outs today.  He’s doing alright with those.  I’ve stopped putting him in his crib and have him sit on the bottom step down here. I’m… Continue reading Yucky, Blucky and Snotty

Thirteen Things You Should Know About Freeway Driving I am constantly annoyed by freeway drivers NOT paying attention to what’s going on. If everyone just followed these rules then there wouldn’t be so much congestion. If you decide to pass someone in the fast lane, make sure you go the speed of the flow of… Continue reading Thursday Thirteen #13

My bones are aching My head is pounding My nose is snotting My poops are running My tummy is cramping I’m Sick Like my poem?? I know, I’m so artistic aren’t I??  I thought my line about my feces was rather beautiful and articulate.  What kinda poem is that Jill?? I hate being sick.  Ikey… Continue reading I’m sick 🙁

Silas’ birthday party went off without a hitch.  It was really fun for him I think.  He had his two best toddler buds here to play with and loads of cake and snacks.  I kinda just filled the table with all of his favorite snacks and let him graze.  We took into consideration Lucas’ allergies… Continue reading Party Time

Leanne tagged me so I thought I’d comply :).  I’ll do an actual post today still, stay tuned. Here’s the meme: Share 7 random and/or weird facts about yourself. Tag 7 random people at the end of your post, and include links to their blogs. Let each person know that they’ve been tagged by leaving… Continue reading Another Meme.