Occasional musings from a Left-coast Canadian ExPat in Oxford.
I can’t believe it’s been half a year already! Commiserating with friends who just had a baby a couple weeks ago, I realize how much of Isaac’s early days are a total blur. It’s probably for the best – he’s way more fun now. Which is a good thing, because despite not wanting to be … Continue reading Six Months
2010 was quite a pivotal year for our little family. In fact, it splits quite neatly down the middle into BC and AD – Before Conception and After Deathwatch. The year started with our awesome trip to Thailand, a few frantic months when we thought we were going to move to England, trips to las … Continue reading Twenty Eleven
I keep meaning to write, but I really have nothing exciting or interesting to say. But I got sick of seeing the Fiber Bar entry, so here is a boring, uninteresting update. Read on if you dare… Because I have no kids, and don’t know too many people who do, I was completely oblivious to … Continue reading Checking In
Those who know me at all know that I am not what you’d call “kid friendly.” I’ve been known to make small children cry just by looking at them, and I wish I were exaggerating even a little bit about that. So it was with only a little apprehension that I went over to Neil’s … Continue reading Louis Louis, oh no, we gotta go
Oh no she didn’t! Oh yes I did! This is what happens when I’ve already mentally checked out of a job, and people aren’t updating their blogs fast enough. Neil, will you ever forgive me? Continue reading Dogster!
I hope you all took the time today to let the guy you call Dad know how much he’s appreciated. But here’s a tip, special from me to you: When you get him something called a Reciprocating Saw, it doesn’t matter that you don’t know what it does or why he wants one. Just don’t … Continue reading Daddy’s Girl
Grandparents on their 55th Anniversary Originally uploaded by peechie. No wonder I have such high expectations! I figure if I can’t find someone to grow old with, who I’m this happy with, whom I love this much after 55 years together, well I’d just rather live with cats. Happy Anniversary Oma & Opa! Continue reading Happiness Is…