Careers

For the longest time Kyla has wanted to be a singing, veterinarian, dog trainer when she grew up. Today, after watching Cirque de Solei, her career ambitions have been redirected towards becoming a professional hula-hooper.

Men and Women, Women and Men

Out of nowhere (although I'll blame on the television) Kyla started quizzing on me on why some women choose to become men and some men choose to become women. Seriously.

Sarcasm

The main road near our house has been under construction for weeks. This morning I started singing a song about how much I loved construction. Kyla told me to “quit being such a sarcasm”.

Politics

Yesterday was the municipal election in Calgary. Kyla had taken a fairly keen interest in all the hype running up to the election and had helped me vote the day before. At 5:30 am she came bounding into my room (like it was Christmas) wondering if Nenshi was the new Mayor of Calgary. When I answered yes, she proceeded to do a happy dance in the middle of my bed.

I had ankle surgery a few days ago and had been on crutches for the earlier part of the week. Today Kyla and I decided to attempt a short walk.

Kyla, always filled with love and support, says "sheesh Mom, even Terry Fox could walk faster than you..."