After a full day of running errands, I arrived at my last store with a full bladder and dashed into the ladies room before tackling the biggest shop of the day. When I went to lock my stall, I noticed this little gem of graffiti right beside the handle huh, wow. Well the day wasn't even going that badly, but thanks for the pee break pep talk stranger! When I turned to get myself some T.P. I found more Holy cow, these vandals are pretty nice, I'm smiling already. … [Read more...]
Random Acts of Graffiti
Wait, Milk Chocolate Boobies?
Last night just after dinner, a knock came to the door. It was the neighbours who had planned to be out of town on Halloween night and didn't want our kids to miss out on a treat. Sweet right? She gave each of our boys a small bag of candy and headed on her way. The boys eagerly took their bags to the table and we let them choose two pieces of candy to have for dessert. My middle guy chooses a Halloween snack size Areo bar, the kind with just two bubbles. He opens it up and … [Read more...]
You know you’re a Canadian Mom when….
You know you're a Canadian Mom when.... You've bought toys with Canadian Tire money Your kids beg you for Smarties and Pop You consider whether the kids Halloween costumes will fit over a snowsuit Your car or garage doubles as extra fridge space in the winter You think it’s too cold in the winter, too hot in the summer You grew up on Timbits and so are your kids Your kids can drink legally while still a teen. You talk about the weather with friends and strangers … [Read more...]
Merry Twitter!
I don't talk 'social media' to my kids. They know mommy works from home and to do her work she needs to be on the computer. While words like blog, facebook and twitter are part of every day adult conversation around here, they aren't terms I use when speaking to the boys. But I have a pretty keen 6 year old who has super sonic hearing when he wants to, absorbs conversation when you least expect it and has been known to read my mind since he was an infant (I wish I was kidding). So the first … [Read more...]
You Know You’re a Boy Mom When…..
You Know You're a Boy Mom When...... * You find rocks, sticks and leaves in pockets while doing laundry * Your child has had a black eye, chipped tooth, and a scarred lip all before the age of two (yes all three on one child, say hello to Middle Man) * You avoid using their bathroom at all cost * You know and fear the pain of stepping on Lego * Pirate lingo is everyday jargon (Clean up your toys or wake the plank mateys, aarrgh) * When searching for the loud noise … [Read more...]
Sh*t Canadians Say, Eh?
Okay, maybe a little silly, but funny nonetheless..... who adds syrup to their Molson? eh? lol … [Read more...]