Christine, Author at UrbanMoms

Becoming Self Aware

July 6, 2010 by Christine

When Eva was a baby - all I could see when I looked at her was her striking eyes (okay...and the cheeks):All other people could see was her hemangioma:When I look at my daughter now I see this:I see her beautiful blue eyes. I see her perfect nose. Her kissy-lips. Her lovely whispy … [Read more...]

Weekend Update – Letting Go Of The Leash

July 4, 2010 by Christine

I've always though that my job as a parent was to raise my children to become independent, autonomous individuals. Especially with Cuyler. I've never really thought too much about it with Cam and Eva, but with Cuyler it's a great hope of mine that he will live an independent, happy … [Read more...]

Bittersweet Start to Summer

June 30, 2010 by Christine

I took Cuyler to Zellers on the weekend and asked him to go pick out a card that said Thank You on it.He came back with a simple card that read on the front "Angels aren't just in Heaven anymore"The inside read "Thank you for being so wonderful"I couldn't think of a more appropriate card for his … [Read more...]

Weekend Update – That Old Clichè

June 27, 2010 by Christine

You know the one?There's no place like home.We moved into our new place this past Friday. It was a harried day and we paid our movers for 10 hours of work instead of the 6 hours we estimated we would need them for. We didn't get our key until 4:30pm. But we got in and got to work. … [Read more...]

Almost Home

June 24, 2010 by Christine

They say that moving is one of the most stress inducing life events.I'm not saying it's easy by any means, but I've definitely been through my share of stressful life events. Moving is a piece of cake. It's the packing that really sucks.We are moving tomorrow. I'm so excited!A … [Read more...]

Tube Tots (Contest!)

June 22, 2010 by Christine

We are a tv family. Sean and I have always been big tv watchers. While packing for our move this week, we found a grocery bag full of VHS tapes that we used record our shows on back in the old days 90's. I am pretty sure that the PVR is one of the most important inventions. I … [Read more...]

Weekend Update – Walk Now For Autism

June 20, 2010 by Christine

Or at least just participate in all of the other activities if you miss your train and don't get to walk with the other thousands of participants... We got up early. Got our team t-shirts on and headed out.We got on the train and Cuyler was in awe. He'd been waiting to ride a … [Read more...]

ByeBye Baby

June 15, 2010 by Christine

Today we reach yet another milestone as parents.We have eliminated the last of our baby things.That being - the soother.Eva has always loved her soother.There were times when the soother was a necessity for her:But lately she just liked having it:I've noticed that she's getting a considerable … [Read more...]

Weekend Update – UrbanBlogFest

June 13, 2010 by Christine

This weekend I was given the opportunity to go away with urbanmoms (and a dad!). As soon as I got the email I jumped on it. Which surprised even myself - I'd be going to Blue Mountain with a group of people that I had never met before. But then I realized that they weren't complete … [Read more...]

Real Life Tigger

June 10, 2010 by Christine

There are quite a few things about Cuyler that I find fascinating.He has a phenomenal memory. He knows the names of pretty much all of his classmates parents. And what they drive. And where they live.He remembers day trips that we took 2 years ago.He remembers his classmates from … [Read more...]