For nearly two months I’ve been spiralling downward in a rather spectacular fashion: it’s been a horrendous combination of too many projects (that I feel obligated to take on) and their unrealistic deadlines coupled with some major parenting challenges that have left me feeling really, really burnt out. When I’m not working I find myself slumped over… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: February 2013
Happy Adam Day
February 17th, 2013 • 4 Comments
Seven years ago life changed completely when Adam was placed in our arms… while I can’t speak for Todd, I walked out of the SWS offices feeling equal parts joy and apprehension. What exactly had I signed on for, having never before changed a diaper or prepared a bottle of formula? I’d been entrusted with… Continue Reading
Hummus: Taste Testing
February 13th, 2013 • 1 Comment
How do you know when your hummus is just about perfect? Leah insists on licking off every last bit from the spatula! “Mummy, this is like eating frosting off a cupcake!” Why, yes, Leah does have some rather strange tastes — but since hummus is definitely healthier than frosting, we’ll go with it.… Continue Reading
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If You Can’t Beat ‘Em
February 6th, 2013 • 1 Comment
All last month I kept repeating the same sentence to myself: If I can just get through January I’ll be able to get some breathing room again. Well, that hasn’t exactly happened. If anything, I’m actually busier than I was a few weeks ago and between shifting deadlines and scope creep, I’m feeling fairly frazzled. At… Continue Reading
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