Remember when I wrote this: If only we had known.? It was about how I wished we had known more about skin cancer. How we could have, maybe, saved my mom. And how I wished we had checked into things sooner. It was about a lot of other "what ifs". I have always loved the sun. But I have … [Read more...]
My Day With Baby. Is it time for another?
I have known since I had my second child that I was done. No more babies for me. I no longer had that feeling, that ache. I was content and my family felt complete. Occasionally I would wonder but no sooner had the thought entered my mind then it would leave again. And with my big step into my 40's … [Read more...]
Oh! The Places You’ll Go! Anna Maria Island Edition
You're off to Great Places!Today is your day!Your mountain is waiting.So...get on your way!~ Dr. SuessI didn't travel much when I was younger. While my sister traveled all over the world to Europe and Africa and Australia, I played it safe spending most of my time sticking pretty close to home. I … [Read more...]
Where you’ll find me…
I love what I do here at UrbanMoms for many reasons but one of the things I enjoy the most is the opportunity to travel to all sorts of interesting places. Many of them are locations I have never even heard of, secret little gems. Another bonus is that most of the time I get to take someone along … [Read more...]
I am still alive.
Tragically, this past weekend, a mom in my neighbourhood died very suddenly. Her daughter goes to the same school as my kids. She was a mom of two. She was healthy and active and full of life. And then she was gone. When I heard the news I felt so sad for her children and her husband and all of … [Read more...]
The Shape of a Girl.
Do you ever worry that your child is being bullied? Or maybe that your child is a bully themselves? As my son gets older and his peers become increasingly important I start to think about some of the issues and pressures he will soon be facing and wonder how to broach these topics. Well, this … [Read more...]
If only we had known.
You know when something happens and you think, "If only I had known I would have {insert change here}." Well, over the last few years I have thought about that a lot. I have thought about how we used to pester my mom to get her moles checked out but we never really thought too much about it. We … [Read more...]
The Mother’s Day Shift.
As most of you know I lost my mom almost 2 years ago. She died too young and I miss her terribly. She was one of my best friends and the #1 inspiration and guide to me as a mother. I especially feel her loss around Mother's Day when everyone else is planning spa days or brunch or tea with their … [Read more...]
Staying Informed. This post could protect your child.
Every mom wants to do whatever we can to protect our children but it is a fine balance between awareness and fear. One of the best ways to land somewhere in the middle is through knowledge and education. Being informed and aware can be the difference between life and death in some … [Read more...]
The Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Kids.
When I was a girl I had no idea how lucky I was. I thought every little girl had a loving home full of support and encouragement. I thought all children had a mom and a dad who listened to their unique perspective and truly believed their children could conquer the world. I didn't think too much … [Read more...]
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