Not a Very Fun Evening

I had a spectacular loss of temper that left me hoarse – although some of that I can blame on having a cold I’m sure. Actually, some of the temper tantrum too. I haven’t been looking after myself well enough, I think.
Oh, don’t worry, Cameron will be fine. Once I realized that I just couldn’t [...]

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A Warm Evening

A kitchen bustling with activity, lit with the glow of evening sunshine. Onions and red peppers sizzle on the frying pan while sesame-oriental seasoned tofu roasts in the oven.  Sugary-sweetness rises from the chocolate chip cookie dough the boys are helping me make. There are giggles from the conspirators as I allow them a taste [...]

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Frustration

Tonight was my Mama Renew group. I almost missed it, as again I’d left asking for someone to sit Cameron until the very last minute. Luckily, my downstairs neighbour was available. Phew.
The thing is … I don’t want to sound down or negative, but I’m not getting much from the group this time around. Last [...]

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Gratitude

The last few days – heck, couple of weeks – have been rough. Yes, we’ve had some really good times, but man there have been some sucky times. Cameron was sick for nearly a week producing gross stuff from both ends. I stayed home most of the week, even lost ‘my’ day off for it, [...]

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Mutiny on the High Seas!

We were sitting on the False Creek Ferry at the Yaletown dock, waiting presumably a set period of time. The operator was standing on the dock, holding on to the boat, and Cameron of course asked me … you guessed it … Why? Why is he holding onto the boat? Oh. Why doesn’t he want [...]

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