Christmas Spirit

posted in: Motherhood 1

I’m quoted in this month’s Parents Canada–page 30. They edited what I said into mush with too many ‘buts’–but I’m not complaining! Spent some of today shopping for hardwood flooring and paint for the girls rooms. I actually love choosing flooring … Read More

Cocooning Pleasures & Fears

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Pip and Tabs are rough housing as I type this. They are bathed and in fresh jammies and demanding “ice cream!” Mist is busy doing homework and Peter is resting with a “headache.”We are rearranging all our bed rooms–Pip and … Read More

My Baby Girl Mistaya

posted in: Motherhood 2

New born Mistaya with Mommy–Nov 1996. My baby’s 13th birthday was on Wednesday and tonight she celebrates with approximately 18 little girls. I am hiding in my room for a little break while some of them watch Harry Potter I. … Read More

Harriet Trotter

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This was me last Saturday night–ready for the world.Tonight I am not so sure…. I have cancelled all plans to remain home and work–work on Mistaya’s birthday party tomorrow night. A Harry Potter theme. I will be in class all … Read More

I Feel Weird

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Portrait of Pip taken by Tabs.Big girls at piano lessons. Pip at Aunties. Peter 1/2 way across the country. My solitude is limited however. My girls arrive home soon and I will join the dinner party up the street at … Read More

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