We have been having a glorious 3 day weekend. The girls had yet another PD day yesterday, and they took advantage of the opportunity to have two friends over all day. It was great for me, with the addition of two extra children and sunshine all four children magically disappeared for hours in the backyard….
so the day ended yesterday with Caitlyn helping me bury Iggy, Erin sobbing in bed and me opening a bottle of Stoli. (you do what you gotta do 😉 Not a good day but our first pet death is behind us…..or so I thought when today Caitlyn wanted to dig Iggy up to see if…
Today it finally happened, our beloved hamster Iggy died. Iggy has been acting a little off for the last week so we started bracing the kids over the last few days. Caitlyn reacted in her typical matter of fact way …."whatever, we're going to get a cat anyways….". Erin also reacted in her typical way…
It's way past feeling it – you can see it, hear it, smell it and taste it……Spring is here. I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my new camera. Don't you hate that? You order something and then follow the daily tracking of it as it goes from airport to airport, customs, etc. etc. I…
As I mentioned in a previous post Reflections by Patty is finally on Facebook – Live as of today. Yeah! I am completely beyond excited. Facebook has allowed me to reconnect with so many old friends who I swore I would never let slip out of my life but sadly did. But they are back…
As I mentioned a couple of posts ago I celebrated my 40th birthday on March 28th. …..Happy Birthday to me…… I understand that some people have issues with turning 40 but I am loving it. In truth I feel like the girl I was at 20: strong, empowered, ready to go rock-climbing at a moments…
Let's jump ankle deep Into muddy puddles, Alive with happy adventures. Dew Worms and snail hunters, holding hands, laughing and splashing, while clouds part to let the sun shine down. Evaporating droplets reveal Our footsteps etched in moist clay For the next generation to find. -Patricia Watson One of my favourite springtime childhood memories is…