Having gone through a divorce, and then a remarriage and a blending of families, I often wonder what kind of baggage my kids are going to have. I stress about the idea that they will have abandonment issues, commitment issues, … Continue reading
Today is the official day we tied the knot in Stockholm, Sweden, 5 years ago. Happy Anniversary Robbie! Things just keep getting Better: I came home to this: Amazing man, that husband of mine. (Yes, he did paint it!!!) … Continue reading
“You become like the 5 people you spend the most time with. Choose Carefully.“ Rob came home the other day having heard this quote and shared it with us all. There seems to be a few variations of the same … Continue reading
This past week was filled with graduation festivities. These two graduated from grade 6! They are off to a new school next year – Middle School – for grade 7 and 8 – and they are super excited. The school … Continue reading
“Success isn’t just about what you accomplish in your life, it’s about what you inspire others to do” Sometimes you hear people talk about all the success they have in life. How they won this deal, or were so successful … Continue reading
Yesterday I got to honour “the all around guy”, now I want to honour “the father”.I asked some unbiased children (ok – maybe they are a teeny bit biased given they are his children and stepsons) what they loved most … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Robbie!!Rob’s birthday always falls right around Father’s Day which is a bit of a gyp for him I think:(( Because I want to make sure we really celebrate the birthday of this amazing man – celebrate how lucky we … Continue reading
Just a tad behind… When we got home last week from being away, we came home to these sweet kids (and Rob’s parents who were watching them): They had made a great big welcome home sign, and had been making … Continue reading
Gone from my Sight by Henry Van Dyke I am standing upon the seashore. A ship, at my side,spreads her white sails to the moving breeze and startsfor the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength.I stand … Continue reading
“The cure for anything is SALT WATER. Sweat, tears, or the sea” Isak Dinesen Tonight, Rob and Gabe asked me what my favorite “sound” was. To be honest, today is my first day back to reality, and as much as I … Continue reading