Even moms need a break. And not just for coffee or an hour of yoga. We already know how to stretch and breath and coffee is just like water when we rely on it to keep our precious eyelids open. What we could really use is time to unwind and just let that girl in … Continue reading »
it ain’t easy being mom
this is me and my mom. picture taken from our family trip to disney world florida. Happy mother’s day to all the lovely hardworking mothers out there. confession time! I don’t think I appreciated my own mother as much as I do now that I am one myself. I kid you not. My mom is … Continue reading »
password breakdown
So today I have managed to lock myself out of my own blog. yup, that’s right! I have also managed to forget my password for twitter, gmail, facebook, wordpress and pinterest and many other online communities I had joined and meant to drop by just to say “what’s going on everyone?”. So here goes, along … Continue reading »
Breakfast for dinner
There is nothing more comforting than breakfast food for dinner. Although I like making a big breakfast on Sundays, sometimes it just can’t be done. So now and then I confuse them by serving them for dinner. Eggs, bacon , and pancakes made from scratch are on top of the list. For veggies, I would … Continue reading »
Did he sleep through the night
For the last 2 days I have been waking up wondering if My almost 2 year old have slept through the night or if by the miracle of God have I finally perfected the art of a Zombie Mom. Hello there, my name is Jenalin and it has been 22 months since I had a … Continue reading »
more room please. From city to the burbs.
Just over 1 month ago, my husband and I decided it was time to leave the comfortable “easy” and “convenient” of downtown living. After 6 yrs of cramped city living, we have had enough, and my body is screaming it loud and clear. Lately, my muscles are aching to stretch a little. So if I … Continue reading »
Funny things moms don’t talk about but should
Having kids can and do change things. This was a hot topic at this years KK (an annual kris kringle party I have shared with my girlfriends since i was 15 or 16). Over the years, this once rowdy and loud bunch of girls had become less rambunctious and less intoxicated. OK so maybe not … Continue reading »
Just enough snow..
This weekend, winter came back. So we packed up the kids to visit their grandparents, not only because it’s Sunday and that’s what we do but also to enjoy their yard. Living in a building in the city, we don’t get this luxury. Although we have a big open yard, there are also a couple … Continue reading »
In pursuit of that thing called love.. For Cupid’s sake.
Remember when you were 7 or maybe 8 years old and you took your bike around the block in hopes of getting a millisecond glimpse of the older 10 yr old neighbor who just happened to be the love of your life but only as long as he didn’t know about it. Or what about … Continue reading »
Think inside the xbox360
So I hear it’s harder to get active during the winter months. Ssshhh. Don’t say that out loud because you will sound really .. Dumb (fitness fanatics can think of much more fitting words). I live in Canada and yes there is winter, snow, sleet and everything in between. Here, there are people running methodically … Continue reading »