Yesterday was a tough but special day - this was a good way to unwind. … [Read more...]
HYSTERICAL OFF COLOUR HUMOUR
You think you are distracted or overwhelmed? Take a look [youtube id="4BMUC4Yb4z4"] Hysterical and off colour humour-These are a few of my favourite things … [Read more...]
what do you love most about your parents?
~fabulous cupcake workshop at art camp- thanks to visiting guest EMILY DANZIGER This week my art campers have brought me all kinds of laughter and joy. We have had some major chats. The other night I asked them- What do you love about your parents? 1. "That they do not pretend to … [Read more...]
Parenting changes you
This morning the Hubs forwarded me this listical (14 Differences Between First-Time Parents and Experienced Parents) with the subject line: "That about says it". Yep! At this point we're fourteen for fourteen. Poor little LJ is getting lots of attention, but a lot of the … [Read more...]
It’s a boy
Finally the babe has arrived and it's a boy! Our newest addition arrived July 3 just after 1:00 a.m. via emergency c section (yes again!). I gave it a good try, making it to the end (thanks to my doula for keeping me focused), but my body just isn't made to push babies out that way. I was … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Without Judgement
I spent a little over three weeks in Portugal last summer and quite a bit of time visiting its beautiful beaches. I couldn’t help but notice how many women were breastfeeding babies of all ages. I have to admit that I’ve never witnessed so much extended breastfeeding as I did … [Read more...]
(Not So) Sweet Six(teen).
She is six. Going on sixteen. In talking with other moms of girls in this age group, the main lament I hear among them is, "The attitude! It's terrible! She can be SO MEAN! And rude! And selfish!" Truth. I'll sometimes joke that I never knew six year-olds got PMS, but that they totally do. … [Read more...]
one at a time parenting
I am like most moms- a juggler. It does not mean this is done well but all those balls are in the air at once. They fall, I drop them, some smash and on some occasions it is all a beautifully choreographed circus act. Is it time to mention single parent status here to further a point? Because … [Read more...]
In The Pink
The end of the school year is here, and though we don't tend to reward our kids with gifts for the occasion, we have at times brought home something a child has been hankering for in particular, only because we don't often spoil them with things. Case in point: a skateboard for Oliver. He … [Read more...]
Is Money Really Dirty?
Once when I was little I was sucking on a penny, because I could, my mom said, "Honey, spit that out, money is so dirty." Later I married so much for love with no consideration for (how the other felt about) money that I almost drowned in debt. I have had an overarching love/hate relationship … [Read more...]
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