Tales from the Bush in Quebec

Today is the youngest Rugrat’s birthday; he turns all of 10 years old or, as his siblings put it, he’s now a double digit. Tonight they stopped in to pick up Tao’s birthday box of goodies on the way to their dad’s place, and his brother, who celebrated his first teen-day last Sunday, asked me “Do... Sign in to see full entry.

It was because I could not go out shopping that I decided to make my Rugrat’s birthday box with some of his favorite foods. It was a HIT! He sent me pictures and rows of hearts immediately after delivery. I laughed when his mom sent me a text today telling me that he had shared ONE cupcake with his... Sign in to see full entry.

My post on Facebook that I had made Swedish meatballs made it happen. In spite of the virus, the family – well, most of the immediate members – called, then showed up here for Sunday supper. We did the distancing and all went well. My little flea was sitting with her parents at the other end of what... Sign in to see full entry.

.My little Rugrat - teenager tomorrow! I’m still in quarantine. My doc called to warn me about the relaxing of rules, saying the virus was still out there and rules were relaxed mostly because there is more room in hospitals now for care. It seems care would not matter much in my condition. Our... Sign in to see full entry.

When she leaves for her breaks, I always ask Kabu to text me and confirm that she has arrived safely wherever she's going, there being no-one at her home to worry if no word comes back, and her doing these trips alone. This is the message I got back from her yesterday and, yes, she gave me... Sign in to see full entry.

“Memere, there’s a dragon outside!” She stood staring out the doors onto the gallery. “Oh? Is it a good dragon or a bad dragon?” “It’s a bad dragon!” Her expression was very serious. There was no doubt – this was a BAD dragon! “Oh no!” I exclaimed. “What do we do?” “It’s okay, Memere,” she soothed.... Sign in to see full entry.

Sending you all a Christmas SMILE! Luv from the Bush in Quebec Sign in to see full entry.

Woke up to some fresh snow this morning. It was dark at 4:30 AM, but the gallery lights reflected on the accumulated fall, and it’s still coming down, softly, floating easily. When I was in town yesterday, I noted that the roads and sidewalks were bare. The rain did it. When it rains in town, it... Sign in to see full entry.

I hosted my first Christmas when I was pregnant with my daughter, only missed hosting two since then, and she’ll be turning 50 at the end of this month. Some gatherings were bigger than others, but I really can’t remember any year when there was less than 20 guests present at the table; a mix of... Sign in to see full entry.

CCT mentioned that the Rugrats must have changed and yes, they sure did from when they first came to live here. At that time the oldest was 7 and the youngest was 2 1/2 years old, still in diapers. And look at them now!! This is actually taken a year ago nearly to the day. Nalou will be 15 in a few... Sign in to see full entry.