Category Archives: Kid stuff

A clearer perspective

With two parents who have had worn glasses since childhood/teenagerhood, it wasn’t surprising that at least one child would need glasses. To be perfectly honest, I thought that this day would come much sooner. I kind of backed away while … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday

To a lovely girl who is blossoming into her own. I can’t believe you turned 13 yesterday.

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Happy Sweet Sixteen

It’s hard to believe that Fiona turned 16 today. But here she is, I hope she enjoyed her day! I took her shopping yesterday, tonight we had a family dinner with a couple of her friends, and finished the evening … Continue reading

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Monday Meanderings

As a child I loved summer. Not being in school, no homework, hours spent in the old apple tree down the hill reading about far away places and imaginary worlds (my interest in science fiction and fantasy emerged at a … Continue reading

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Another weekend gone…

This weekend was really busy. There were cars to look at: The beach to enjoy with friends: A wee bit of nature: And time spent with family: All in all, a good time was had with by all.

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Monday Meanderings

I am not feeling very inspired at the moment. I have settled down to watch some stuff on my computer, putz around with iTunes and my iPad and technology is failing me left and right. The wireless connection in my … Continue reading

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A little bit of fun off-sets dissapointment

I’ve been knitting away at this test knitting project. I kind of missed the deadline for completion, but I have soldiered on, steadfastly plugging away, carefully checking off each row as I finished it. Tonight I attended a gymnastics clinic … Continue reading

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Wagon with Red wheels

I have a few tangible items from my childhood. One of those things is this little wagon with red wheels. It is battered and scarred, devoid of the primary coloured blocks and dowels that it at one time held. It … Continue reading

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almost caught up

I’m almost caught up with my 365 photos, I thought about not blogging this evening and then realized that I would be having to do way more photo’s than I would like to tomorrow. So one more day of photo … Continue reading

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Monday Meanderings

Almost ten years ago, when my girls were much much younger, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and had a mastectomy. It was shortly after my youngest was weaned and she saw me as I emerged from the shower. As … Continue reading

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