Archive for October, 2009

31 Oct
2009

Conversations I’d Rather Not Have

My mom-in-law invited a visiting priest to our home tonight, and well, I was expecting someone more… humble and priest-like,

29 Oct
2009

Atlantis City, Delta Sports Complex

The little play gym at Delta Sports Complex has become my fave hangout, especially when a playdate involves kids of

27 Oct
2009

From The Library

Pete’s father can’t help noticing how miserable his son is. He thinks it might cheer Pete up to be made

25 Oct
2009

Pool Party

This was a lot of trouble for my neighbours, but oh, what fun!

25 Oct
2009

It’s Not Kid Lit, But It’ll Do

I’m amazed at how much Layla likes her Peter & Jane book — we’ve been reading it every night because

20 Oct
2009

People Like Us

Ron: So are most parents like you guys? Me: Haha! I think we’re the minority, the misfits. The “popular” or

20 Oct
2009

Read, Don’t Weep!

I’ve decided we’re not ready for Reading Made Easy. There was too much reluctance on Layla’s part and impatience on

15 Oct
2009

Hello Hollywood! I’ve Missed You Much

Exactly 20 years ago, I was 12 and I made my mom take me to When Harry Met Sally, just

11 Oct
2009

Conversations With My Daughter

We were at my mom’s a couple of days ago. While updating us on the latest TOTO prize pool, my