Author Archives: samsmom2007

If you have children, inevitably you’ve been asked the question, “who’s your favourite?” I’ve got three of my own and have been asked this question many times. And it’s funny because when you have just one, there’s no wrong answer! Of course you love that one the most. They’re the ONLY one! And than whenContinue reading “Am I Your Favourite?”

I’m a big fan of the Christmas Season. I love everything about it! In our house the trees and decorations go up the day after Remembrance Day and nothing comes down until the kids head back to school after break. But for some reason this year, I was quick to take everything down. It mayContinue reading “What Brings You Joy?”

This passed Summer, one of my favourite chicken establishments closed their doors for good. At the height of the pandemic and with businesses not able to run at their regular capacity, with bills piling up and no real end in sight, they were faced with the painful decision of letting it go. Over the years,Continue reading “Christian Chicken”

Recently I experienced a bit of a health scare that I did not see coming.  It was early on a Thursday morning, around 5AM when I felt a tightness in my chest that I had never felt before.  It was painful and I couldn’t get it to stop.  It felt different than any other painContinue reading “Learning to Breathe…”

Recently, my 9-year old daughter was invited to spend a special day with her friend who was celebrating her birthday. They had planned to tour the ocean discovery centre and then head to a favourite restaurant for lunch. During their time, my friend (and Mom of the birthday girl) was sending me a few photosContinue reading “When I grow up…”

Growing up, I always remember music being a big part of our day to day lives. From as far back as I can recall, I can see my Mother playing the old hymns at the piano or singing with the church choir. I can hear my Father playing the violin, or the trumpet, or theContinue reading “What A Difference A Day Makes…”

If you’ve travelled any amount of distance with a child in tow, you’ve likely heard those four words more than a few times. Are we there yet? I know I’ve asked that question many times throughout my life. I can remember the drive from Southern Ontario to Peterborough to visit my Grandparents as a child.Continue reading “Are We There Yet?”

On May 30th, 2020 SpaceX made history by launching NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken to space. It was the first time a commercially built and operated spacecraft has launched from US soil. The hope is that the successful launch of this spacecraft will bring a new era in human space flight. The picturesContinue reading “To Infinity and Beyond”

Having three children has taught me a thing or two about patience. A few years ago we decided to surprise the kids with a week long trip to the “Happiest Place on Earth”! Oh yeah! You know where I’m talking! It was going to be an amazing experience to meet Mickey and all his friends,Continue reading “The Happiest Place On Earth?”

Webster’s Dictionary defines silence as “making no utterance : not speaking or making noise.” Another definition quotes “forbearance from speech or noise : muteness.” Silence – no speech – muteness. I find myself pondering how loud silence can be. I find the silence keeping me up at night. I find my own silence hard toContinue reading “Silence…”