Those Perfect Photos
Posted on November 30, 2008 - Filed Under Kids, Mom Stuff | 4 Comments
I was inspired by this Money Shots post to parade out a few of my absolute best photos of my kids. It`s true, you take a billion and one shots and just one turns out absolutely stunning so you actually stop and think, “Holy cow, I`m good. And MAN, is my kid gorgeous!”
My [...]
Summer Blooms in Guatemala
Posted on November 29, 2008 - Filed Under Guatemala | 7 Comments
This is the time of year they call summer here . . . I still can`t wrap my head around Christmas being in the summer, or the fact that it is actually colder (but no rain) in summer. However, this means that we have lots of flowers blooming! So, I thought I`d share. These [...]
A Day at the Playground
Posted on November 28, 2008 - Filed Under Fun, Guatemala, Kids | 10 Comments
Here in Guatemala, the few public playgrounds that exist aren`t particularly child-friendly . . . they tend to have jagged metal, unsafe climbing structures and are just not that nice. There are a few alternatives though.
One is the Hotel Antigua where they have a pool (paid) and a big lawn with a nice playground on [...]
Why Shopping in a 3rd World Country Sucks
Posted on November 26, 2008 - Filed Under Guatemala | 3 Comments
There are times when I really miss Canada. Like when I have to do some shopping.
I love using Herbal Essence shampoo, the actual herbal kind that smells slightly flowery. Well, guess what? It`s no longer available here. I`ve looked EVERYWHERE! The store clerk in one store tried to tell me that they`ve just changed [...]
Happy Thanksgiving, You Americanos!
Posted on November 26, 2008 - Filed Under Mom Stuff | 2 Comments
We celebrated our Thanksgiving over a month ago, of course, but Happy Thanksgiving to those of you celebrating today! Hope you have lots to be thankful for!
We sure do around here. Irving and I have both ended up with a ton of work. That means he`s booked for gigs with the Banda Vega pretty much [...]
One Last Post On Death
Posted on November 24, 2008 - Filed Under Kids, Personal | 3 Comments
I promise, I`ll return to happier things after this post. And actually, this one isn`t so depressing. I just got to thinking about death and animals and seeing my kids finding out first hand about it reminded me of when I was little.
We didn`t quite have a farm when I was Dorian`s age, but [...]
R.I.P. Tasha
Posted on November 23, 2008 - Filed Under Personal | 6 Comments
Our poor Tasha didn`t survive. We buried her tonight in what will eventually be our flower garden.
Irving wanted to spare the boys completely, but I feel that it`s important for children to know what death is. So we had a compromise. Irving and his brother dug the hole and then we let the boys [...]
Worried About Tasha
Posted on November 23, 2008 - Filed Under Kids, Personal | 2 Comments
Tasha started acting weird on Friday. She wasn`t terribly interested in her food (though she scarfed down the leftover hamburger meat the boys left) and seemed down and listless. She spent most of the day sleeping.
Yesterday, Saturday, she perked up quite a bit and started playing with the boys and running around again. But [...]
Need a Little Help for Christmas?
Posted on November 21, 2008 - Filed Under Crafty | Leave a Comment
It`s no secret that I`m in panic mode right now, with just 32 days till THE day. And I figure I`m probably not the only one. So, I`ve put together a list of links to help you out this holiday season. These are all things I`ve found online to make or do for Christmas.
Planet June [...]
Tis the Season to Work Your Butt Off
Posted on November 21, 2008 - Filed Under Crafty | Leave a Comment
I don`t know about you, but Christmas is hard work, especially if you plan to make your own gifts! We aren`t going to make everything, but even so . . .
It`s a lot of work.
This year, I really want to make December special for my boys. They`re big enough now to appreciate things like Christmas [...]
