“This is a wonderful day. I’ve never seen this one before.” -Maya Angelou In honour of the American Thanksgiving weekend, I thought I’d write a bit about gratitude. (notice how I spelled ‘honour’ the Canadian way though? sneaky, right?) I was in Ottawa for Canadian Thanksgiving, visiting my guy’s family. It was a beautiful weekend…
Archives for November 2015
Boomerang Kids: What to Do When They Keep Coming Back
My 22 year old daughter and 21 year old son just moved out of my house. This is my son’s second time moving out, and my daughter’s third. Will it stick? Who knows? I am officially a parent of boomerang kids. It’s becoming so common that it now has a name, and we all…
The Other Side of the Fence
The grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence. We often say this when we are talking about a big decision we are considering. Ending a relationship in hopes there is someone better out there. When I lose the weight I will be happier. When I get that promotion my life will…