Erin lives with her family in Calgary, AB. She’s a lawyer by training and currently works for the Mayor of Calgary. Her life is what it would look like if Parks & Recreation and Modern Family had a baby sitcom. Minus Amy Poehler and Eric…
May-December Romance…
If you haven’t been to Mommy’s Weird before, you will soon notice that I am obsessed with talking about the fact that I weigh 200 lbs. And not in a bad way. I say it the same annoying way that a super fit woman complains…
Boys Can Marry Boys and Boys Can Marry Girls and Girls Can Marry Girls…
Remember when Whirlwind wanted to marry her brother? Well, she is not over that. She is still very determined. “But, not now Mommy, ” she said. “When he is bigger like Daddy.” And because I didn’t want her to have a complete and utter meltdown…
What Is Okay To One Parent Is Not Always Okay To Another….
I am always shocked by what parents deem to be okay. I have a friend with an eight year old son. She always supervises him while he is in their unfenced front yard. In fact, she won’t even leave him in their front yard…
Movie Review: Midnight in Paris and American Reunion…
I hurt myself working out. Nothing too major. I pulled a calf muscle. It has taken a good week of rest for the stupid thing to calm down. Every step has been a major pain in the calf. So, instead of working out at night,…
Julie Nowell…
I’d like to introduce you to Julie. I “met” Julie on facebook in a group for Blissdom Canada Conference Newbies. Instantly I threatened to pee on her. It’s true. There is just something about her that makes you want to pee on her. And by…
3 Reasons to Get a House Cleaner…
We have a house cleaner. I know, I know. We are so very la-tee-dah. I’m surprised that I even talk to you people. *eye roll* For me its worth it for a million reasons. Reason #1, I have a real tendency to beat myself up…
First Time Parents Are Annoying…
You know who is really annoying? First time parents. Okay, calm down, before you get your panties all in a knot, I want you to know that I am also including myself in this generalization. Now, before I lump all of us in the same category…
Book Reviews: Half Blood Blues and Most Talkative
I’ve been waiting far too long to read this book…. It was the Scotia Bank Giller Prize Winner last year and I always like to read Canadian authors. But the only real mention of Canada in this book is the odd talk about Montreal. It’s…
The Best Snack On The Planet…
I recently visited with a pretty special friend. In fact, she is probably the most fun friend I have. She is absolutely hilarious, ridiculous, selfish but extremely thoughtful. She is a brat. Seriously, a damn brat. But, I wouldn’t change “C” for anything. She, solely, is responsible for 80% of my…