I’m always aware of the loss of our child. We wear it every day like a tattoo. Each day a memory floats by my mind and I’m taken back to the raw emotions of those beginning days without him. Last summer was a perfect example that I’m not the only one in our family who feels this way. […] Read more…
When Paul and I started dating in 1995, it was the inaugural season for the Toronto Raptors. We both worked downtown and would walk through the underground to the SkyDome (now called Rogers Centre). It was back in the day when Jordan, Rodman and Pippin came to town with the rest of the Chicago Bulls and […] Read more…
Are mini eggs your weakness at Easter? They sure are for me! Make this adorable and decadent and very simple chocolate nests for your mini eggs! A cute Easter or spring treat to make with the kids. Ingredients: bag of semi sweet chocolate chips bag of Chinese chow mein noodles bag of mini eggs Directions: […] Read more…
I’m a proud hockey mom and I’ve enjoyed my time in the rink MOST of the time, but some parts of hockey really drive me crazy! There’s the cost, the politics and of course the schedule, but one of the worst parts for me is the change room struggle to get 8 year-old Jayden dressed and undressed for […] Read more…
As we come to the end of the hockey season for both of our boys, I’ve been reflecting on the lessons we’ve learned during our first year of rep hockey. There have definitely been a lot of highs and lows, friendships made and even some lost, but what matters most is that our son has […] Read more…
February is Heart Month and there is no better month to raise awareness for Congential Heart Defects and for the Labatt Family Heart Centre at SickKids. It is no secret that my family loves SickKids Hospital in Toronto for all that it did for our son Zack. When Zack was first born, he was diagnosed […] Read more…
I really love being the one that people come to for advice on how to honour someone they love, when they have died. While it can be difficult to relive our moments struggling with the same questions, it’s comforting to know that I might be able to help another family think of a special way […] Read more…