things Liliana says
Noah came into the bedroom where I was hiding out. He’d just tucked Liliana in. “Liliana ratted you out,” he said. I racked my brain for what I could have done that day but couldn’t think of anything...
View ArticleThe Bachelor: Episode 2 Recap
This week we had a few technical difficulties that led to me watching the last half of the show Monday night and the first half Tuesday morning. But I wrote it chronologically, don’t worry. I want to...
View ArticleThe Bachelor: Episode 3 Recap
I watched The Bachelor: Love Stories show Sunday night and it was adorable. As much as the show can be cheesy and fake and sleezy, it’s also produced quite a few solid relationships. But enough about...
View Articleso let’s set the world on fire
I had to break one of my new year’s resolutions this morning and I wasn’t very happy about it. I mean, it wasn’t really a resolution as much as it was seeing how long I could go without. I loathe...
View ArticleThe Bachelor: Episode 4 Recap
So here’s the thing. If you make it all the way to the end of this recap, there is a non-spoiler surprise waiting for you. Read on! I’m very excited about it. Did you catch Sean & Catherine’s...
View Articlechoosing joy
I’ve been avoiding writing lately because it all sucks. Because I delete every line I write because it’s all worthless. I didn’t know how to put it into words and then I read this post by Wil Wheaton...
View ArticleThe Bachelor: Episode 5 Recap
Eleven are left. Who will be voted out tonight? Vietnam! I kind of want to be there right now. It looks tropical. Where I am right now is the opposite of tropical. Maybe I should join the crew of the...
View Articlenumber two
I need your advice. So here’s the thing. Preston was potty-trained in three days last June. He was #1ing and #2ing like a champ. He had an accident here and there, usually at the church, but otherwise...
View ArticleThe Bachelor: Episode 6 Recap
Eight are left. Who will be voted out tonight? New Zealand! I’ve always wanted to visit New Zealand. I have some family there, and my brother and sister-in-law met there. JP: “New Zealand is the...
View Articlenow he knows his ABCs
This is the first song he’s sung. He won’t sing it on cue, so I have to catch him at it. I love it when he disappears into his room to play. © Jen Wilson 2013. All rights reserved. | Originally...
View ArticleThe Bachelor: Episode 7 Recap
Six are left. Who will be voted out tonight? They’re in Miami this week. Juan Pablo pulls up to a giant, gorgeous house, I’m guessing it’s his parents’ place. He surprises his daughter. Big hugs all...
View Articlecinnamon buns
Noah bought me the Pioneer Woman’s cookbook a few years back and as much as I’ve been loving the other recipes, the one for cinnamon rolls is my favourite and most-used one. I’ve been asked for the...
View ArticleThe Bachelor: Episode 8 recap
Four are left. Who will be voted out tonight? Previews of drama, drama, drama. Everyone’s crying. They all leave him and nobody is left to even propose to. Ok, that last thing was a lie. Looks like...
View ArticleThe Bachelor: Episode 9 recap (fantasy suite overnights)
Three are left. Who will be voted out tonight? Saint Lucia! Gorgeous. First up is Juan Pablo and Clare. They’re on a boat! Clare has been going back and forth on whether or not she’ll accept Juan...
View ArticleThe Bachelor: Episode 10 (FINALE)
TWO ARE LEFT. Who will be voted out tonight? Before we start, I’ll finalize my prediction. I guessed Nikki from the beginning, so I’ll stay with her. I do think she’s a much better match for Juan Pablo...
View Articlepeople say I’m a marshmallow
A few weeks ago I got an email saying that tickets for the Veronica Mars movie were available, and that there would only be one showing in Saskatoon. You better believe I purchased a ticket right away....
View ArticleLiliana shares her heritage
Liliana’s class had Heritage Day today and so she was able share something from her “culture”. Well, we’re Canadian, but my side of the family is 100% Dutch, and so she brought dropjes (salted black...
View ArticleRonan Rocks
Preston has a couple special little friends in his life, and one of them is Ronan. (Or “Woeden” as Preston calls him.) Shortly after Ronan was born in December 2011, he was diagnosed with Cystic...
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