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Category Archives: I love these little people

Wish List Wednesday 2022 – Week 1

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Colleen ODea
Christmas Presents

About this Post: Each Wednesday leading up to the holidays, I’ll be sharing some of my favourite things à la Oprah Winfrey! I’m so happy to share with you treasures from amazing local shops in my Wish List Wednesday posts! Continue reading Wish List Wednesday 2022 – Week 1→

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I bought a brand new car! #KIAWorkingMom

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Colleen ODea

The last time I bought a new car I was 32. A solid fifteen years ago that on reflection, seems more like a lifetime. We’d only been in our newly built home a short time when Baby #2 arrived…and soon Continue reading I bought a brand new car! #KIAWorkingMom→

Posted in Being a Mom, I love these little people, KIA Working Mom, Movin' on..., Raising Teens

Saving for a Rainy Day…#ManulifeReady

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Colleen ODea

This post is sponsored by 360ACCESS on behalf of Manulife Financial. The opinions are my own. You’ve heard the saying…”save for a rainy day.” I never really knew what that meant. In my mind…it was all about saving for some Continue reading Saving for a Rainy Day…#ManulifeReady→

Posted in Blogging, Family, I love these little people, Single & 40

Cozy Coupe…

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Colleen ODea

Just like that…he drove. While in my head…he’s still in a Cozy Coupe…his fat little legs pushing the red and yellow car down the sidewalk, stopping to fill the gas tank with rocks and twigs before “Fred Flinstoning” his feet back Continue reading Cozy Coupe…→

Posted in Being a Mom, I love these little people, One Plays Hockey

The day my son drove a wrench up my nose…

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Colleen ODea

Not seven hours after I went for a CT Scan on Tuesday morning, did I get a phone call from the doctor’s office asking me to come in. YEAH…that’s a fun phone call. A few hours later, I was sitting Continue reading The day my son drove a wrench up my nose…→

Posted in Being a Mom, I love these little people

Sportsmanship…

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Colleen ODea

Yesterday, I saw courage. I saw strength of character and true sportsmanship. On arriving in Truro…the final day of a gruelling week-long tryout process where friendships are made, ankles are sprained and dreams were dreamt…I was greeted by a few Continue reading Sportsmanship…→

Posted in I love these little people, One plays volleyball, Raising Teens

Flankers…

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Colleen ODea

I’ve never been all that comfortable with flying. Or bugs. Hornets freak me out, passing a log truck gives me the willies, and I hate being stuck somewhere and not being able to pee. I have issues with hockey hits, Continue reading Flankers…→

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Love Wins…

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Colleen ODea

Photo Credit: Christin Roper Last night was a little surreal. My friend Sharon, standing next to me with a smile on her face, told me to take a moment to look around. Really see what was happening before me. She Continue reading Love Wins…→

Posted in Bars and Gee-tars, Damn divorce, I love these little people, Movin' on..., My friends are AWESOME

I love you to the moon…

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Colleen ODea

When bones was just a wee little girl…still with a ponytail high on her head…we’d curl up on the couch to read Good Night Moon and Guess How Much I Love You…her two favorite stories. She’d shriek with each page Continue reading I love you to the moon…→

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RBC RESP – The future is theirs…

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Colleen ODea

With The Tall Blonde graduating from her undergrad this year and the two younger ones heading in that direction…add the fact that I went back to school and just finished my two-year course a few months ago…I’m all too aware Continue reading RBC RESP – The future is theirs…→

Posted in Back to School, I love these little people

You have a voice…

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Colleen ODea

We have a saying in our house…”you have a voice” and “your voice matters.” As a divorced mom, I learned the hard way that my children have a need to be heard. They need me to listen to them. They Continue reading You have a voice…→

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Time plus nine…

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Colleen ODea

It’s unbelievably hard to comprehend that summer is coming to an end. In some ways, I crave the routine and schedule…the kids leaving for school while I get a bit of work done…the hockey and riding and weekly coffee dates Continue reading Time plus nine…→

Posted in Family, I love these little people

Lazy days of summer…

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Colleen ODea

While sitting at a rented cottage at Hubbard’s Beach…the still and quiet in the morning air…a cup of tea in my hand as the birds chirp and the soft breeze rustles the leaves in the trees above me…it’s pure bliss. Continue reading Lazy days of summer…→

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Ninety-Three Minions…

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Colleen ODea

  I was awoken by NINETY-THREE minions last night. Seriously…93 of the little yellow creatures, knocking me out of the deep sleep I was in. It was 2:38 when I heard the first sound. Mrrreeemmp. Followed by Mrrreeemmp THREE MORE TIMES! Continue reading Ninety-Three Minions…→

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But for a moment…

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Colleen ODea

I left The Tall Blonde in a hot car when she was a baby. She wasn’t a sleeper. Wouldn’t nap. Fought to stay awake and only slept if she was laying directly on me. Being a young mom, I barely Continue reading But for a moment…→

Posted in I love these little people, Tough Stuff

Stick it to ya!

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Colleen ODea

While out with friends this weekend, I met a group of fellows who were in town for a wedding. There was chit chat about hockey which led to a conversation about Spiderman…and next thing you know…we’re discussing slap shots and Continue reading Stick it to ya!→

Posted in I love these little people, One Plays Hockey

Reaching high…

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Colleen ODea

It seems only yesterday Spiderman was “graduating” from pre-school. He had me buy him a brand new Hawaiian shirt for the occasion. I calmed his little nerves as he repeatedly practiced the words and actions to “Hey Diddle Diddle.” His job Continue reading Reaching high…→

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Coming home…

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Colleen ODea

Remember when The Tall Blonde left for France and I actually had to leave the comforts of my home to take her there? I wrote about what to do just in case the plane dropped from the sky or I Continue reading Coming home…→

Posted in Family, I love these little people

Spider-who?

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Colleen ODea

Five days of not having Spiderman in the house is equivalent to a mini vacation. Alright…whatever…I miss him. Ish. Fact is…I’m not begging him to eat breakfast every morning after trying to wake him up at least ten times when Continue reading Spider-who?→

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Am I a mom-blogger?

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Colleen ODea

I’ve struggled with this question for quite some time. Am I a “mom blogger” when I can’t blog about being a mom? The fact is, as the kids get older…I’m a little less useful than I used to be. My Continue reading Am I a mom-blogger?→

Posted in Blogging, I love these little people, Social Media

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Sometimes, you have to take a few hits to figure out who you really are! Curtains are Open is about moving forward, accepting change and finding happiness in the craziest of places. I write about life as a single Mom of three fantastic kids...how I returned to school in my forties, started a new company and began putting my life back together again...better than I ever imagined. I'm thrilled so many of you have been along for the journey and find inspiration in my story. The curtains are open. Read more...

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