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Feb. 28th, 2012

dandelion

Love Comes in Growth Spurts!

dear reader,
are you a mum? or are you a da?
have you noticed that since becoming a parent that you react much differently to things that you wouldn't have previously?
you have?! me too!
being a mum has definitely changed me for the better, bringing about more patience, a deeper sense of humility, and a bit more empathy than i had previously. mostly though, becoming a mum has made me weepy. yes! weepy! i tend to get emotional at the simplest of occurrences. i think it's definitely a good thing, especially since i feel i am much more in tune to the needs of others (especially wee ones).

now peacock what's this post really about, you ask? well, since we're chatting about bugs, das and mums, it's certainly a post about my bug. she excitedly rang me today after school with some exciting news: one of her teeth has become loose! now while this may not seem like a post-worthy event to you, dearest of readers, to me-- it is a very big deal. my little bug is not so little anymore. sure, she's growing up (and it really is a shame) but this is the beginning of HUGE things for bug. more adventures, methinks. and more sass, more fun, and growing up. and that's not always so easy, is it now?
so today, i donate a happy little tear (or two) to kinks-loving, bowie-lyric-knowing, johnny-cash-singing bug. grow, sweet bug, grow! 

Feb. 26th, 2012

dandelion

A Love of Literature

dear reader,
i didn't much partake in the hooplah of the night's on-screen festivities, but this 15-minute labour of love is well worth the watch. have you seen it?

Feb. 14th, 2012

dandelion

Sweet Pop

dear reader,
i came across the following letter on this website recently, and in honour of 'hearts day', i wanted to share why i am just a wee bit more smitten with the author (besides already being head over heels with his body of work). if you get a sec, mosey on over to the webpage from which this was respectfully borrowed and read the preface to the letter by its author. 

Jan. 19th, 2012

dandelion

Pretty Boys, Pretty Girls

dearest reader, 
i am not ashamed to admit that i've had a less-than-stellar week. but alas! THIS just made it all better. how has your week treated you?

   " So stick him in a dress and he's the only boy I'd shag... the only boy I'd anything is Andrew in Drag." LOVE!    

Dec. 19th, 2011

dandelion

Great Danes!

reader: 
it has been quite a while since bug and i have been able to take a little road trip- and if you're a fan of pastries, wooden clogs, delightful little gnomes and windmills like we are, then you're probably familiar with one of our favorite places to visit! we planned this trip as a pre-xmas getaway, which was long overdue. 
bug, paying homage to a certain mr. fairy tale 


is that a mid-morning choco-mustache, you ask?


bug had an exciting time seeing and feeding giant ostriches + emus


and we took an oh-so-short drive to visit pea soup andersen's & shared a bowl of yumminess


mischievous smile (i think she was entertaining the idea of a splish)!


a view from the car on the journey back home

bug and i always have a fun time on our wee adventures out of town- what did you do this week? do tell!

Oct. 1st, 2011

dandelion

Moodiness

dear reader,
do you ever feel moodymoody? not BAD moody. or SAD moody. but simply youmoody? nessa and bryn are chirping about my mood today. what's YOUR mood?

Sep. 30th, 2011

dandelion

Fancy a Story with a Happy Ending?

dearest reader, 
would you like to hear the story about how 'the royal we' came to be- the latest addition to my tiny family?
   saturday morning, carrying a scroll of errands that had to be done, rushing about the house, preparing bug for ballet and trying desperately to get out of the door, we finally pull out of our drive and manage to get about a block away.
   as i squint to try and make out what's in the middle of the extremely busy intersection i was about to enter into, i notice a tiny, orange ball, shaking yet slowly moving in the road. the second i realized it was a live little animal i got out of the car, picked it up and got back home. i put the dirty little shivering and hissing miniature into clementine's kitty carrier and off to the vet we went.
   after a good wait at the vet's office i was told that they could and would not take this little buggar and to try the not-so-local animal shelter. coaxing and cooing at the still-trembling little inhabitant of my passenger seat, it was off to the shelter we went. i stood in line there for about an hour (with only 5 persons before me) only to be told that the little bundle of fluff would not only not be cared for, but would immediately be euthanized, should i decide to leave without it.
   so without hesitation, it was then pretty much decided that he was to became a full-fledged member of the family. we are a household of girls- so this is the story of how francis (aka frank, frankie, franklin or frannydevito) was found. yes darling reader-- i have fallen in love again!

Sep. 6th, 2011

music-stuart!

Wouldn't You?

dear reader,
there are so many reasons why i love this video (as it also features the lovely kimbra). any one else want to be in a mural, or is it just me? a girl can dream.... 

Aug. 20th, 2011

dandelion

Safety Acad Grad!

Today Bug graduated from Pasadena's Kids' Safety Academy. She had a wonderful summer learning about bike safety, fire safety at the local fire station, cpr and bully prevention training at the rec center, water safety at the Rose Bowl Aquatic Center-- and so much more! After a lovely graduation luncheon, we decided to walk around the grounds of the Tournament House and get into some trouble!

Feb. 25th, 2011

dandelion

Catching Up!

 dear reader,

can you believe it? it's been MONTHS since i've truly had the opportunity to sit down and think and write-- and ultimately post. how was your holiday? lovely, i'm sure. but glad that it's over, mostly... yeah? me too!

things have been hectic and crazy on my end. bug is well on her way to completing first grade and exhibiting more and more teenaged crazy than i would have anticipated at this point (especially since her 6th is just a few short days away). she's happy and healthy and as spunky as can be and just the way we love her, though, i really must admit.
and me? i just found out that i managed to land a full-time grantwriting gig at a local and really great nonprofit that does wonderful things for some wonderful people. wonderful, right?! right? right! can't wait to tell you more about my upcoming adventures in composition-land. hopefully you'll check back and read my wee lovely rants.

what about YOU? what have you been up to? working? schooling? playing? traveling? do tell! 

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