life, the universe, and donna

I just ate the last of my stolen hallowe’en candy. (“It’s like stealing candy from a baby…!”) Gotta hit Shopper’s for all the mini-chocolate bar discounts, quick! In other news, my sister was completely adorable as Cinderella… despite lacking a few of Cinderella’s more gracious behavioural aspects. She was, in all ways, a princess. Every [...]

I like spending time with my family. They’re cool. So, Saturday night, I went out to Cloverdale to babysit Carol Ann and otherwise give props to the parental units. Hmm, that may be the first time I’ve ever used the term “props”. I don’t think I’ll be doing it again. Anyhoo. Carol Ann & I [...]

My sister started kindergarten yesterday. boggle

My mother & I are in line for the Coaster, and these two obnoxious boys (say, 7-9ish) are behind us. At one point, one of them turns to my mother (the just-shy of 50 gray haired lady) and says, “Are YOU going on the ride?” We’re a little confused at this point, but Mom says, [...]

So, if you had to entertain a 4 yr old for about 10 hours… what would you do? On Saturday morning, I will not be packing. Instead, I’ll be at my parents place taking my sister to her softball … thingie. Yep, she’s four, she plays softball. I’m amused. They don’t really have games yet, [...]

Most adorable thing ever? I think so. Yesterday, I had the honor to attend my sister’s end of year dance recital. The aforementioned video is from a recital a month ago, but it’s basically the same thing — a bunch of utterly adorable little girls dancing to Aladdin music, and Carol Ann bossily telling them [...]

While figuring out bus fare to get to the mall today: Mom: I think Carol Ann is free. Carol Ann: No, I’m four!

At work, I use Outlook. Pity me. I’ve got the stupid thing set so that my work week is sunday – thursday, since those are the days I work. funny that. So, when I setup a recurring event to happen every work day, you’d think it would do it from sunday – thursday. But no, [...]