Was it REALLY that complicated??

2.6.08

Talk about giving me a complex. My OB/Gyn had requested DH and I go and do a bunch of bloodwork before seeing this neonatal specialist dude.  Just to see if it showed up any reasons as to why we lost the baby. We have been quite crazy busy.  DH has a crazy ...

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What do I do with it all?

1.19.08

Our townhouse is tiny. I keep talking about clearing out, but we do not get very far. We have stored copious amounts of baby clothing, equipment, and so on. When I found out I was pregnant, I was happy because it delayed having to get rid of the baby gear and gave ...

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As the New Year Creeps up on us…

12.30.07

Is everyone doing 'resolutions' or instead something like Scattered Mom and doing 'wishes' instead? I am keeping it simple and praying that 2008 treats me, my family and loved one's a whole heckuva lot better than 2007 did. The most I am going to resolve for myself is to get out and ...

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So What is Everyone Doing for Halloween?

10.29.07

Anyone gone to any cool parties?  I vaguely remember how much fun that was. Anyone avoiding the whole thing altogether? Who is spending the time trudging around for candy with their kids!? I haven't' seen much fun stuff around town for kids to do! I will post photos of our yard when it is ...

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Week One With A Child in Kindergarten

9.9.07

So....my child has experienced two whole hours of Kindergarten so far.  Next week should be 'full' half days....we can only hope. They suuuuure ease them in gently.   He is chomping at the bit. All the kids of all ages seem quite happy to be back at school around here.  With so ...

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Stanley Park Aquarium

9.6.07

Walking to the aquarium made for a huge step day on the pedometers. We walked from Waterfront Station along the seawall to Stanley Park, which took about 45 minutes. It was a gorgeous walk and the perfect day for it! With the ocean on one side, and some of Vancouver's ...

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Foul Weather Friend

7.24.07

Last winter we had the water advisory. This summer it will be the garbage strike. If I really love my children here's another wake up call to big picture junk I can't ignore. I surely would have voted for the environment as the BlogHers Act Canada issue. If those ...

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TIME TO VOTE!!!!

7.15.07

Ok, the ladies over at Mommy Blogs Toronto have been working really hard and have compiled all the responses they got to their call to action Canuck style. Now is the time to act. The BlogHer's Act Canada Survey is now live. Go vote on YOUR cause. Let's see how far we can go ...

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More From the Ladies on the East Side…

7.9.07

Blogging and Acting..... The ladies over at Mommy Blogs Toronto have some great ideas about acting vs. talking.... "Scifi Dad proposes this: Encourage every person to try and improve their world, in whatever manner they are willing and able to do so. If you can, choose multiple causes and distribute your support ...

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Ok….my hot button issues

7.7.07

Being that the deadline is  tomorrow (July 8)...I better get going here right? As the ladies at WCW know AND any of the one or two that visit me at Crunchy Ramblings, I have massive issues with the upcoming Olympics and destruction of Vancouver and BC by the greed of big ...

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