My Everything Corner

If you are a white bunny today, the country side is your playground.  Even if bunnies could fly, they wouldn't be seen today.   I'm so glad the trip home from our Easter supper was a short one.  Nonetheless, it wasn't enjoyable. Very poor visibility, and difficult steering is never a fun combination.   It is actually extremely beautiful out there.  I can't remember the last time I heard such a loud silence.  It's something you notice as soon as you step outside.  The whole world has been stuffed with fluff and if feels very pillow-like. The flakes are as large as toonies, much too big to melt quickly, and when you catch one on your tongue, you can really feel it.  If you catch one in your eye, well, it's quite a shock actually, because it feels as though a small sheet, heavy and wet has hit you, and you can't open your lid for a moment. I hope everyone has had a lovely Easter Sunday, and if you are travelling, may you have b...

Without fail, on the morning of April 1st throughout my childhood, my Dad would manage to get me to come to the window to look at all the deer, or bunnies in the backyard.  I don't remember ever not falling for this. It's funny though, he always felt bad when he saw the disappointment on my face.  Well, now I know how he felt.   This morning, my daughter awoke, and uncharacteristically crawled into bed with me.  I told her, "I want to tell you a secret."  Her eyes brightened up, and she tilted her ear to my mouth.  "I'm having another baby." I said with a little excitement in my voice.    Her reaction: "Really!!??  Can I have the big bed downstairs?"    This was not what I expected.  Then I asked her if I could tell her another secret.  Again, she tilts her head to me. I say, "Happy April Fools Day! and don't tell Jared."    Very shortly after, my little guy, walks into the room and says, "Good...