I am...

still here.

A few of you have been wondering where I've been. My mom had knee replacement surgery last week so I've been pulled in a few different directions with helping her out and keeping on top of things here.

I've taken so many pictures, had so many thoughts and haven't been able to find a moment to write about any of them. Hopefully I'll have some time soon.

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!

I am...

enjoying a me moment.

Bella had a fever that started on Saturday around dinner time. We spent most of yesterday on the couch together snuggling while the boys went to visit the grandparents.

Her fever registered between 101F - 102.5F for almost two days and finally broke this morning. After hardly touching food yesterday, two Pogo Sticks (yes, this was her breakfast...I took what I could get into her) and a cup of apple juice later, she's now contently watching The Little Mermaid while I take a breather.

It's so tiring watching your little ones sick. Thankful she's getting back to herself again!

I am...

glad the weekend is here!

Bella and I spent the afternoon with some wonderful friends we met during our February Punta Cana getaway. Bella and Hannah hit it off from the moment they met so it's nice they can continue to be "beach buddies" as they don't live too far away from us.

As I type, I'm enjoying a glass of white wine and some Swedish Fish {thinking of you, Sheba...one of your favourites, I know}.


A fresh batch of cookies just came out of the oven. Ok, not homemade but still yummy. They smell oh so good and they're still warm...Mmmm!


The weekend is off to a great start! How are you spending your weekend?

I am...

enjoying some me time!

The boys are at the Toronto Maple Leafs game. Bella announced at 7:30pm that she was tired so I quickly rushed her upstairs and took advantage of the situation. She was sleeping by 8pm!

I'm now sitting on the couch, watching HGTV, with a glass of Guilty Men white wine in one hand and a Cadbury Cream Egg in the other (yes, it's that time of year again. Woohoo!) while I do a little catching up on what's going on in the blogosphere.

How are you spending your night? Hope you're having a good one!

I am...

thinking about how much I enjoyed my Venti Non-fat Chai Tea Latte from Starbucks today. Best of all, it was half price! You too can enjoy a half price latte from Starbucks between 2 - 5pm until February 20th.

I am...

enjoying a cup of joe from my Keurig and listening to Nelly's Just A Dream cover by Christina Grimmie and Sam Tsui.

Love the power in their voices!

You can hear the passion -- a love for what they do!

Producer Kurt Schneider and the teams creations are refreshingly brilliant!

I am...

enjoying a Pumpkin Spice coffee from Timothy's -- YUM!

I am...

enjoying some peanut M&M's. I've had a craving for the last few days and finally got some!

I am...

frustrated that the colours on my blog look a lot different on my PC than on my Macbook. They looked better on the Mac. Back to the drawing board. Blog decorating is so much fun, and a lot cheaper than house decorating!

I am...

back from ice skating with the family -- our Wednesday night ritual.

I am...

home from watching the movie The Killers with my girlfriends and full from wavy Lay chips with French Onion dip, a glass of white wine, Balsmic Vinegar and Sweet Onion Miss Vickie's, Junior Caramels, another glass of wine, Sweet Chili Crispie Minis, more Lay chips but with Helluva Good Dip because we finished the first dip and then finished the night off with my last sip of wine. Oy, my belly! Can I just say, what a waste of two hours....the movie that is, not the food or the great company. Hmmm, just realized we forgot to eat the cupcakes.

You know I haven't had my coffee when...

...I sit down to read today's (Monday) paper, finish it and then realize it was last Monday's paper.

I am...

happy when I'm helping others.

What makes you happy?

I am...

registering Team Keep On S'myelin! for the Ajax-Pickering MS Walk on April 18th. Anyone want to join us?

I am...

taking a little break. I've been really tired lately and taking every chance I get to rest.

I'll be back soon!

Happy blogging!

I am...

polishing off a bag of BBQ chips. I should have had dinner but kids come first. Tonight was Karate! Off to find something a little healthier than grease-laden deep fried potatoes (but oh so good as my Homer Simpson tongue hangs out of my mouth drooling).

I am...

enjoying a mix of leftovers I found in the fridge for lunch -- leftover pasta from the other night, some grape tomatoes from a veggie platter, fresh garlic, basil, kosher salt and pepper all tossed together in a little olive oil and warmed on the stove. YUM!

What did you have for lunch today?

I am...

enjoying a whole wheat bagel (from St. Urbain, yum!) with peanut butter and a cup of coffee. Mmm, good to the last drop!

How did you start off your day?

I am...

enjoying a glass of Ogio Pinot Grigio.

I am...

catching up on all of your wonderful blogs!