My last post told the personal fertility story of Olympic Wrestler Christine Nordhagen. She shared her experiences with us for Infertility Awareness Week and spoke about both the stress of paying for treatment and the struggles of having pre-term twins. Generations of Hope Fertility Assistance … [Continue reading...]
Wrestling with Fertility
May 22, 2012 3 Comments
I was lucky. When we decided we wanted to be parents we did what you're supposed to do and 9 months later there was a little baby in our arms. I realize not everyone has the same experience. One in six couples in Alberta struggles with infertility and while some give up on parenting all … [Continue reading...]
5 Wall Treatments to End Boring Walls Forever.
May 15, 2012 9 Comments
Until now, I’ve been immersed in the process of selling our home. It’s not fun. It’s cleaning and organizing and schedule disruptions but it does lead to the fun part…house BUYING! I absolutely love looking at houses. I love seeing how other people live and I adore getting decorating ideas. The best places for decorating [...]
[Continue reading...]How to Keep Your House in ‘Showing’ Condition All Week Long.
May 8, 2012 11 Comments
Putting our house up for sale has taught me a lot about how to keep our home clean and in ‘show worthy’ condition. At any point in the day our agent could call us up and ask if someone can come look at the house. They give us anywhere from 1 to 24 hours notice [...]
[Continue reading...]He got the Whack. I got the Wake Up Call.
May 3, 2012 11 Comments
Pick up your socks. Don’t play with your juice. Stop throwing that ball. Put it away. Make your bed and remember to hide your pjs. Pick up that towel. Put it in the laundry basket. Don’t make a mess with your breakfast. No, we aren’t doing a craft today. Stop whining. Mommy is wiping the [...]
[Continue reading...]May Moments
April 30, 2012 2 Comments
I’m having a rare moment of quiet right now. There are no house showings. One child is at school and the other is napping. Hubby is at work and my visiting brother in law has gone riding the c-train around which he likes to do when he visits town (he’s from Victoria.) The dog is [...]
[Continue reading...]Things Facebook and my Husband Have in Common
April 26, 2012 4 Comments
yes, I realize I already posted a silly pic today but when they fall into my lap what else am I supposed to do? Right?
[Continue reading...]When Selling Your Home, Always Remember…
April 26, 2012 6 Comments
