“Let’s go out for sushi!” is music to my kids’ ears. Unfortunately, all-you-can-eat sushi isn’t exactly an inexpensive dinner out — but thankfully Adam and Leah are equally thrilled to have Todd make maki rolls at home (and if they’re really lucky, they even get to help). And so, once a month or thereabouts, Todd takes… Continue Reading
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PB&J Minus the PB
September 9th, 2013 • 2 Comments
As a kid, I remember taking peanut butter and jam sandwiches for lunch nearly every day. (I was a pretty easy-going kid when it came to lunches, as long as my sandwiches didn’t include meat — apparently I was vegan-like in food preferences long before I knew what the word meant!) During the summer, Adam perfected… Continue Reading
Kindergarten Exhaustion and Yummy Lunches
September 6th, 2013 • 1 Comment
We’ve reached the end of the kids’ first week back to school, some of us a little more tired than others. (Full disclosure: Leah and I both dozed off this afternoon while we were reading together and I just happened to wake up first.) Full-day kindergarten has left Leah completely exhausted by the time she… Continue Reading
Broccoli Risotto
September 4th, 2013 • 3 Comments
We’re only two days into the school year and I’m already getting my butt kicked — I was expecting that this would be a slow week work-wise, but apparently the day after Labour Day is when everybody starts their end-of-the-year projects and I’ve spent the better part of the last two days up to my eyeballs… Continue Reading
Back to School
September 3rd, 2013 • 4 Comments
As of two weeks ago, I have been completely ready for Adam and Leah to head back to school and out of my hair. I love them dearly, but their laissez-faire attitude and our distinct lack of schedule over the summer drives me batty. And to be fair, I think they were ready for September… Continue Reading