Kim's Korner

You May No Longer Be In Our Homes, But You’ll Always Be In Our Hearts

2011-09-12T16:45:00.003-03:00

I stayed up until 3am on Saturday night, watching anniversary footage of the terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers in New York, on September 11, 2001.As well as, of course, the Pentagon, and a desolate field in rural Pennsylvania.Yesterday, since both boys were busy doing their 'own thing', most of my day was lost to the TV.I was glued to ‘special’ after ‘special’ after ‘special’ on the events,

YUR PREEEETTY!!!

2011-09-06T11:45:00.000-03:00

I don’t really enjoy Back To School.I know many parents simply LIVE for this time of year. The time when kids head back to the classroom, and out from under their parents feet.The time when parents no longer have to hear, ‘Mom, I’m BORED!’Many parents simply can’t wait for that first day back to the ‘routine’.Me? Not so much.Unfortunately, for me, as well as all the other parents out there, going

You Are An Unfit Mother!

2011-08-10T07:55:00.001-03:00

'You are an unfit mother!' You. Are. An. UNFIT. Mother! Those are VERY strong words. They are the type of words that can change a world forever. Many times, justifiably so. Sometimes, not at all. If someone accuses you of being an unfit mother, no matter WHO it is, no matter how good you believe your parenting skills are, it rocks you. Regardless if you know the only reason these words

And In Other News ...

2011-07-31T12:15:00.000-03:00

When I got the news the Ex was coming back to town, one of my first thoughts (aside from how good it was going to be for the boys) was, ‘I may actually get to blog on a ‘regular’ basis again!’Yeah. So much for that idea.I was hoping the weekend the boys spent with their dad, after he got back, the first weekend in NINE MONTHS I would be 'kid-free' both physically, and mentally, that I would

You Got Balls, Baby! YOU GOT BALLS!

2011-07-04T13:10:00.000-03:00

See this kid with me?Yeah. Him.I’m pretty proud of him, ya know.No, he didn’t bring home a report card with all straight A’s (although a mother can dream … right?!?!)No, he didn’t single handedly save a toddler behind the wheel of a runaway car (a la Agent Cody Banks).And no, he hasn’t solved world hunger, while calculating the equations in his math homework.What DID he do, you wonder?He wrote a

Pardon Me, But Could You Spare Some Air?

2011-06-27T13:00:00.001-03:00

When I was in Junior High, I participated in a student exchange program with my class to Quebec city.Although I lived in Northern New Brunswick, and wouldn’t be seeing anything ‘new’ in all the SNOW and COLD that Quebec had to offer, it was an absolutely AWESOME week, and one that I still fondly remember, 25yrs later.Of course, that may be because I was one of the lucky ones, who got to stay in a

Telus Critter Challenge 2011 - Otter Takes 2nd! Thanks To YOU!

2011-06-08T00:00:00.000-03:00

Last month TELUS launched it's new campaign, along with it's Critter Challenge and YOU heard about it HERE.And you voted.And for that, I thank you!After the preliminary round, 'my' critter, Otter, went into the finals with 31% of the votes.Your votes.In the end, it was the Saw Whet Owl that took the early lead, and the win.However, in the Telus Critter Challenge 2011 - Otter Takes 2nd! Thanks To

Hysterical Strength? Nah, Just Call Me Badass Mama!

2011-05-27T19:05:00.002-03:00

You know those stories you read, about a parent who suddenly develops incredible, super human strength, when one of their kids is in danger?There is actually a term, and Wikipedia page for it, entitled Hysterical Strength and this is (in part) what it states … ‘The most common anecdotal examples are of mothers lifting automobiles to rescue their children, and when people are in life and death

Oh Yes, My Little Facebook Friends and Foes, Mama IS Watching!

2011-05-25T19:45:00.000-03:00

I'm curious.How many of you parents out there, with kids on Facebook, will leave a comment every now and then, either because you are actually contributing to the conversation, or sometimes, just to remind their Friends and Foes that you're around.Keeping an eye on things.I have. I do. And most likely will continue to in the future.Sorry ma Boys, I'm the cross you have to bear, that comes with

TELUS Critter Blogger Challenge - You Really OTTER Vote For Him!

2011-05-10T20:22:00.012-03:00

Most corporations try to have some sort of 'mascot'.Taco Bell had The Chihuahua.Kool-Aid, The Big Pitcher.Geico has The Gecko.AFLAC has The Duck.And Mazda ... that creepy little 'zoom zoom' Dude.Love 'em or hate 'em, they were the slogans and mascots chosen by the people sitting around the boardroom table at Corporate Headquarters.Not by us, the people.Sometimes we're lucky, and a critter or

FIRETRUCK!

2011-04-21T00:00:00.032-03:00

*** WARNING!!! ***This particular post DOES contain a few swear/curse words.If these types of expressions offend you, you might want to leave.Thanks. I try not to swear in front of the boys.I'm not always successful.When I do curse, I attempt to keep it to 'damn', or 'shit', unless the boys aren't around.Then? Sometimes, I curse like a sailor! Just because I CAN!One of my funniest memories of

Hello, Officer. Are You Looking For Me?

2011-04-19T00:00:00.001-03:00

On Saturday, Alec and I were in the backyard, picking up 'stuff'. He had played the second game of his basketball provincials that morning, and had another game that afternoon, so we were trying to tackle some of the 'winter mess' in the backyard in between. We were over by the garage. He was putting away the small items like hockey sticks and shovels, and I was gathering up small pieces of

Smells GOOD Dudden' It?

2011-04-17T15:36:00.000-03:00

Something happened the other day, that has caused me to realized something about myself.Something I'm not necessarily proud of.For all my talk of always trying to 'do the right thing', I realized after this particular incident that I can assess a situation, decide something about it is wrong, and STILL walk away without saying or doing something.I suck.On Friday, I ran to Giant Tiger at

I Took The Crest And Oral-B 3D White Challenge. Pretty Sure I Got A B-

2011-03-25T01:30:00.004-03:00

OK, so for those who aren't already aware, let's just get this over with now.I'm a smoker.Yes I know I shouldn't smoke.I'm 40yrs old. Of course I know I shouldn't.I've had a double lung surgery, have 15% less lungs, and what's left was stapled to my chest walls.Of course I know I shouldn't.I have two great kids to think about.Of course I know I shouldn't.I knew I shouldn't have started when I was

Yes, She's My Date. NO, I'm NOT Sleeping With Her!

2011-02-28T00:33:00.000-04:00

The first 'formal' party I attended, after the ex and I split, was the Holiday Party at work.Or as others call it, the Christmas Party.Each year, it's a similar event.Buffet meal, speeches and prizes, dance.Business casual / semi formal.Which of course translates into, 'a night to dress up, Ladies!'That first year, I brought a longtime guy friend as my date.He was 'safe'.And as it turned out, we

Just Another Sunday Night ... Callin' The Cops ...

2011-02-22T06:30:00.004-04:00

Sunday evening, after dinner, Adam announced he was going to Bob's* house for a sleepover.I was OK with the spur of the moment-ness of it, because Bob* is a good friend who just lives 'down the road'.Good kid, good family.'See ya! Have fun at Bob's*!'About an hour after he'd left, he called home.'Mom? I just got a text message from Johnny*, and I'm scared.'Immediately my Mom Senses were

Halifax Whistler 100 Walk - Uniting Strangers, Dogs And Friends

2011-02-20T06:00:00.011-04:00

On February 13th, at 1pm almost 100 dogs and their owners, assembled at the South entrance triangle, on the Halifax Common.The boys, Alec's friend Charles, Belle and I were five of them.Some of you may remember me mentioning the Walk for the Whistler 100, that I attempted to organize for Halifax.In six days.With a kennel club event going on, that would have hundreds of dogs and owners

Walking For The Whistler 100

2011-02-09T06:30:00.000-04:00

Occasionally, I like to use this little Korner of the web to promote, or raise awareness for subjects that are near and dear to me.Most likely involving kids, or people in need.Today is another one of those days!Perhaps you are familiar with the incident at Outdoor Adventures, Whistler.The senseless slaughtering of the 100 sled dogs back in April, 2010.Surprisingly, the story is really only now

See This? THIS Is What 40 Looks Like!

2011-02-01T12:15:00.000-04:00

See this?THIS is what 40 looks like.Yesterday was my birthday.I turned 40.OK, so maybe it looks more like this ...Alright! Alright! So it looks most often like this ...People act like turning 40 should be a big deal.Really? It was just like any other day.I did go out with family and friends the Friday night before my birthday, to celebrate.That was a GREAT time!I’m not sure why, but I felt very

Me And My Intuition, We’re Tight. Me And My Telepathy, We're Tighter!

2011-01-20T12:50:00.000-04:00

So many things in life cannot be explained.Things happen, for whatever reason, and we have no idea what powers of the universe were behind those events.I’m one of these people who believes there are always ‘forces’ behind what’s happening in the universe.And as many of you know, I also believe some of us are more in tune with those ‘forces’, whether they know it or not.I’ve always had strong

Cold Stone Creamery, You DEFINITELY Kicked Fruitcake's Butt!!!

2011-01-10T23:00:00.000-04:00

Shortly before Christmas, I received an email from a marketing rep for Cold Stone Creamery.Apparently, word that I absolutely CAN’T STAND fruitcake had made its way all the way to the corporate execs at Cold Stone, and they wanted to offer me an alternative the old holiday standard.Cold Stone Creamery Declares Death to Fruit Cake“Candy Cane Wonderland Cake The perfect combination of moist Devil’s

Oh, Stephen King? I'd Be Honoured If You'd Be My Tom Hanks!

2011-01-08T00:45:00.001-04:00

For as long as I can remember, the only thing I wanted to do was write.In grade five, I wrote a play.The teacher liked it. I assembled a cast, we rehearsed, and then presented it to the class.Any old classmates out there happen to remember that?It was my first Stephen King-like attempt.Something about vampires and Transylvania. I can’t recall anything else about it, other than the fact it took

Dude, You'd Be LUCKY To Carry My Baggage!

2011-01-05T11:30:00.001-04:00

Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year to you all!We had a very quiet, and good Christmas in the Korner this year.Stayed home, opened presents, then drove a couple of hours to Mom’s for Christmas dinner with family.Good food, good company, good kids, good times!I also had visitors of my own over the holidays.Workers in my basement.No, the renovations have NOT officially started yet. And DON’T get me

The Damn Stuff STILL Tastes Like Soap!

2010-12-03T19:00:00.000-04:00

Do you remember Thrills gum?From when you were a kid?Cause honestly, I don't think any sane human being would eat this crap as an adult.Then again, to each his own crap I guess.I'm sure you tried this gum when you were a kid.Either because of its pretty purple colour, or because you were hoping that each time you popped one of those suckers into your mouth, the godawful taste outcome would be

Basement Basketball It Is

2010-11-30T00:15:00.000-04:00

I have a question for you.What do you do with a basement, that is:... completely empty of contents (except for one desk, with this computer, and a chair with my butt on it at the moment).... in between flood and renovation stage, so it's really only the cement floor, and crappy drywall left.Huh? So? What do you do?You let your kids call 'The Boys' over for a little game of Basement Basketball!