I have to start this post by saying that Full House DEFINED my childhood. When they announced that the show was ending in 1995, 10-year-old Jordana actually wrote passionate, heart-wrenching letters to the studio and the producers begging and pleading that they please please please reconsider. Didn't they know how much the show meant to kids like me? How important it was for us to have role models like the Tanner Girls to look to? How else would I learn my way through being a tween- Blossom was
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Let me just start by saying "THANK YOU". Thank you 2014 for all of your wonderful ups and downs, ins and outs, and a few upside downs.
As you might remember, your predecessor 2013 was much less than kind to me at times. I was so glad to welcome you a year ago, 2014, and you did not disappoint. We started the year with a few bumps- lots of sickness and such, but that's to be expected with a toddler running around.
Then, I returned to the stage for the first time in 10+ years. It was thrilling
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As I mentioned in my last post, things have been a little crazy in the Kujo household recently (to put it mildly). We're constantly running and doing and making and fixing and and and and and...
I do try to find some "me" time every day if I can- even if it's just for 15 minutes. [Note: this used to be my shower time, but lately I've been bringing Little Miss in there with me to save time and energy on bathing her separately.] With my softball season on hold due to pregnancy, I've made sure to
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I'm sure it has not gone unnoticed that it's been pretty quiet 'round here lately. Let me assure you, that it has not gone unnoticed by me either!
Suffice it to say: this second pregnancy is kicking my butt more than expected (and much differently than I would have anticipated).
Working full-time takes a lot out of anybody. Working full-time with a toddler and a partner who is also employed full-time is even harder. Throw pregnancy in the mix, and I am absolutely shot. [Not to mention the
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Happy Earth Day everyone!
Recently my daughter has been taken up with a new activity she created out of nowhere- "I want to touch the tree." I guess with the Spring thaw and the snow clearing the grass, she's noticing more about the things around us when we're outside, and she's becoming more curious. Whatever the reason, it's absolutely adorable, and I will let her hug as many trees (literally) as she would like!
I am so glad that Netflix is offering all kinds of fun and educational
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Publisher's Synopsis:
From the kitchen window, a mother watches her teenage daughter build one last snowman in the fresh spring snow. The girl works hard, and with some help from her little brother, she constructs a dashing giant. But wet snow and gravity take their toll, leaving a young girl who has perhaps loved and lost for the very first time.
My Review:
As a mother of a 2-year-old, I have come to learn the art of savouring and appreciating even the most simple moments. The mundane and everyday
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As some of you may know, my husband is planning to go before the National Assembly next month and speak out against the proposed "Charter of Values", aka Bill 60.
He wants you to be heard, too!
You can read all about his plan here: http://thefunnyaccountant.com/2013/12/04/for-my-daughter-i-will-participate-in-the-bill-60-hearings/
As a very proud wife, I just listened to him speak on our local news talk radio channel, CJAD800. Thank you to Barry Morgan for helping Mitch get the word out!
Here
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Hi Everyone!
I have some amazing news... I have been chosen as a Penguin Canada Star Blogger! Woohoo!
On top of that, I have the honour of letting you all know about the awesome holiday campaign Penguin Canada is running: The December Daily Delights! Every day in the month of December, their website will have a different featured book in an advent-style calendar; there are contests to enter, prizes to be won, exclusive giveaways, and fun content like trivia and quizzes!
At the end of the
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