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So, You Still Want To Build? Final Episode

It’s been nine months now since we have been living in our newly built home.  During that time, we have installed shelves in our garage, re-painted, spent a fortune on window coverings and completed the basement, adding two bedrooms, a … Continue reading

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That Soccer Season

The dreaded soccer season is here again!  Amie and I have a love hate relationship with it.  We love that it gives the boys a chance to get out and play with other kids but with three boys who are … Continue reading

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Happy Mother’s Day!

I would like to dedicate this blog to all the wonderful women who have played, and still play, a major role in my life.  Helping to define the man I am today. My long-deceased aunt comes to mind.  Tanty (Aunty), … Continue reading

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Getting Betsy

Last Sunday, Amie and I went car shopping.  We knew what we wanted and what we wanted to pay, which is a big plus when car shopping.  We were determined not to be bullied this time around.  We always say … Continue reading

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Daddy The Angel

Last week I received a call from my casting agency asking if I wanted to try out for a part in an upcoming movie.  I would play…wait for it.  An angel!  Yes, an angel.  I never thought I would be … Continue reading

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The End Of Old Faithful

We really didn’t pay for it anyways as Amie’s dad gifted it to us, realizing that we needed two vehicles with our big family.  It was old but good on gas and in the few years we have had it, … Continue reading

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There’s no such thing as ‘Writer’s Block’ when you blog about kids

Last week I did not attempt even one blog.  I couldn’t come up with anything that was interesting enough to share.  Yes, the boys were still cute and said and did funny stuff but nothing that I considered blog-worthy.  At … Continue reading

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Well Daddy Said That!

During Sunday dinner, Kenyan started making chewing sounds as he ate, thinking it was funny.  ”It’s how Nana eats!” He laughed.  He wasn’t wrong.  My mom does eat like that due to her dentures being a bit loose. Mikhail, without … Continue reading

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Re-inventing The Wheel

A few days ago, I was reminiscing about ‘back home’.  With this prolonged winter, I do that a lot.  One of the things I had fond memories of was playing with ‘rollers’ as a kid, also called Hoop Rolling. A … Continue reading

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Son, That’s How Women Are.

I like to pick up Kenyan and Treyton from their preschool.  It’s like being at the airport awaiting the arrival of a loved one.  I wait outside the door along with the other parents.  The teacher, like an air hostess, opens … Continue reading

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