Yes, I read the date on the calendar, and I already told you: I don't care about the post-Labour Day rules. It's going to be near 25 degrees celcius outside today, and that still feels like summer to me. Besides, don't I just look like an angel? (Me. An angel. That's funny.) white bat-sleeve sweater … [Read more...]
What a Crock.
After a five-year maternity leave, I went back to work last week. It's a huge adjustment and we're all trying our best to find our ways through the changing waters, but it's exciting all the same. One thing that's become crystal clear, however, is that I am going to have to ramp up my organizational … [Read more...]
Where’s Your Daddy??
A friend of mine recently asked me what I tell Will about where his dad is. She explained that her daughter had asked her and she wanted to make sure that they were consistent with what I told Will.First of all - what a thoughtful question! I had never really thought about it before but … [Read more...]
Grownup Time: Copernicus Avenue
This month, our book club host was Emma, who selected a book of short stories set in Toronto's Roncesvalles neighbourhood, and populated largely with Polish immigrants, as the neighbourhood itself was for decades. It's near Emma's own new neighbourhood, so it was a great way for her to get into the … [Read more...]
Breakfast On-the-Go
When it comes to the most important meal of the day, I'm a much better preacher than practicer. I would never let my kids leave for school without a well-balanced breakfast with protein, fruits and healthy carbs. However, I often find myself an hour into my morning at the office and realizing all … [Read more...]
The Risks of Multiple Births
One of the biggest challenges of fertility treatment is the occurrence of multiple births. I have twins, and I'm happy, but, multiple pregnancies are high risk pregnancies. And there is a hierarchy of risk. After the joyous realization that you're pregnant, you await the first of many … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk About Loss
We have a new series on UrbanMoms right now about the journey of grieving. In an odd coincidence, I had pulled two books on loss for today after a couple of weeks of pondering, and now they seem even more apt. These books are books to read together, to talk about, and to use as tools for opening … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Farewell to Summer
This is how we spent our last Saturday afternoon of summer. With a guitar on a beach.And our last Saturday night of summer. With a guitar by a campfire.With no kids and great friends. … [Read more...]
I think I am having a growth spurt
I can't stop eating.I am hungry all the time.Is it the cooler weather? The running I am doing?Am I going through a growth spurt?How come this is not attractive at our age? … [Read more...]
Product Review: Children’s Advil®100ml Dye Free Grape Suspension
Maybe it's a cranky baby cutting a tooth (or heck, even an older kid getting their twelve year-old molars), maybe a bad bump or bruise or the aches, pains and fever that are part of the territory with colds and flu. Either way, Mom's toolkit needs an effective pain and fever reliever. But as moms, … [Read more...]
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