Before our family grew with our three children, I was an organized freak. I could tell you where everything was in my home, to the point where people would think it eerie. I like to think I was under control of my clutter and decently organized. Maybe I was kidding myself then and just had a really good memory for where I placed all my junk.

Ok, so I just squeaked by with this post for Friday’s meme but I wanted to use the sweet arrangement I made with the kids for Grandma MOE. What do you think? Join in on the fun with Maple Leaf Mommy and Mom Vs The Boysby linking your photo here.

This time of year always feels a little tedious to me. Because of the budget of the holidays, it’s never a great time to go shopping for anything, even though it would be nice to. And because it is SO cold out, the idea of spending money on spring clothes is like a sick joke. Spring is coming, right? Maybe if we say it enough times, it will come faster!

Have you started following the ABC Friday Photo Share? I’m a little late getting this in today but I am really having fun with this meme created by the fantastic Maple Leaf Mommy and Mom Vs The Boys.

So tell me, are you in the Valentine mood, yet?? The weekend before Valentine’s Day is always a busy time over at our place. There is baking, creating crafty gifts and get Valentine notes ready for school sweethearts. And when I’m on my own, I take a moment to write…

That phrase will no longer be something our children will understand here in Canada. Already an old expression, we will no longer have the chance of using it and making any sense to children of this generation. Today is the official final day of penny production in Canada.