“I’ve always loved the first day of school better than the last day of school. Firsts are best because they are beginnings.” Jenny Han When I was a kid, the night before the first day of school was like Christmas for me. I was so excited to see my friends, wear my new clothes, break …
“We didn’t realize we were making memories. We just knew we were having fun.” Unknown I’ve been trying really hard to give the boys more space and more freedom as they are 15 now and quarantine has been a bugger on them. I set some boundaries in that I get 3 questions before they leave: …
‘Love grows best in small houses.” Unknown Do you ever feel like you just need a change of scenery? Since the shit show that is 2020 started, I’ve been spending an obscene amount of time at home, just as most of the world has. And when you spend that much time at home, you can …
“You should try for another baby so you can have a girl.” Everyone when they found out we had boys If I had a nickel for every time I heard this, well, I’d have a bunch of nickels. But think about the message behind that. It suggests that my boys weren’t enough. That there would …
“If you want more kindness in the world, put it there.” Unknown The other day I got home after getting groceries and I was struggling to fit everything in the fridge. The boys heard me struggling and one of them said “Well, this is a good problem to have.” Those simple words made me stop …
“I am thankful for the mess to clean up after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends.” Nancy Carmody We haven’t had friends over in a group since pre-COVID. We’ve seen friends individually and from a distance but this was the first time we were able to safely get a group …
“The sand may brush off. The tans may fade. But the memories will last forever.” Unknown Flashback to my little beach boys. Even though this picture was taken 5 years ago, I remember this day perfectly. We were going to my cousin’s engagement party at my aunt and uncle’s house. They live right across the …
Time flies over us but leaves its shadow behind. Nathaniel Hawthorne Have you ever watched a movie where the characters unearth a time capsule filled with memories and treasures from days gone by? Have you ever watched those scenes and thought, “Man, I wish I had done something like that!” It would be so cool …
“I’ll love you forever. I’ll like you for always. As long as I’m living, my baby you’ll be.” Robert Munsch As mom to identical twin boys, I often feel like I’m living a social experiment. Two people who look similar, have been raised in the same environment, but yet they are like night and day …
“When it comes to friends, I’d rather have four quarters than 100 pennies.” Al Capone Not that I make it a habit to quote notorious gangsters, but Al was onto something with this little nugget. It’s been a favourite quote of mine for a while and it’s one that I’ve shared with my boys more …
