We had a family wedding this weekend and it was delightful. As with anything, it's not just the destination that counts, it's the journey. I learned a couple things on the way to the wedding. The first thing I learned was that I need to be incredibly specific when I say "Put on your tie, we have to … [Read more...]
When A Fire Lit Up My Blessings
It can be really hard to be thankful. Life is busy, stressful and often inconvenient. It can be hard to see just how much we have to be thankful for in the day to day bustle of living our lives. How you see things is so dependent on the light with which you look at them. All my blessings were … [Read more...]
The Things We Moms Do For Love
I am a very small person, which is handy, because tonight I might be sleeping on the couch. Why? Because of the things we do for love. I didn't fully appreciate what that looked like until I became a mom myself. Looking back on my childhood, I can see clearly all the things my mom did for love. I … [Read more...]
Why Parenting Is Like An Episode Of Friends
"I'll be there for you!" It occurred to me that the peppy theme song for my favourite 90s sitcom is actually an anthem for parenting. It's what we do, being there for our kids as best we can. I used to love the anticipation of a new episode to see the adventures of Monica, Rachel, Ross, Phoebe, … [Read more...]
It’s All About Appreciating The Little Things In Life
I often get side-tracked by the big stuff. Bills. Debt. Fear of the future. Not knowing what I want to be when I grow up. The meaning of life. It can feel really overwhelming. Sometimes it takes focusing on the little things to help me forget the big scary stuff for a while and be present in … [Read more...]
Parenting Lessons From Dr. House, MD
I've been sick with a wicked cold for a week. In the process of recovering, I've spent a lot of time on the couch, feeling sorry for myself. I also watched a lot of Netflix, mostly reruns of House, MD. Other than some fantastic entertainment and suspenseful medical drama, I actually noticed there … [Read more...]
Ten Random Freak Outs Of A First Time Mom
My little boy is seven now, but I remember bringing him home like it was yesterday. I remember the jitters and anxiety of being a first time mom. It’s natural to worry. You are venturing into uncharted territory and it’s hard to know what is normal and what is cause for legitimate concern. You end … [Read more...]
Order Up! How Being A Mom Is Like Being A Barista
Who of us doesn't look into the kind eyes of our barista in the morning and think, "Thank goodness you are here!" before grabbing our all-important coffee? They really are like angels sent from caffeinated heaven. But I bet you never realized that being a mom is a lot like being a barista in many … [Read more...]
“Mom Things” I Don’t Care Enough About
As far as moms go, I'm a bit of an underachiever in a lot of ways. There are many things I don't care about at all and other things about which I should probably care a little bit more. I find it hard to apologize for my lack of interest. I'm not sorry. This is just how it is. Minecraft Going … [Read more...]
Why Being A Pole Fitness Instructor Is A Lot Like Being A Mom
As a pole dance instructor, I handle a lot of brass. As a mom, I handle a lot of sass. There is a lot more overlap between the two worlds than you would think. I'm a PFIC certified pole dance instructor and I'm also trained to teach aerial yoga. My life as a mom feels upside down a lot, and my life … [Read more...]
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