Saturday was a great day.I didn't even care that the forecast called for heavy rain and possible thunderstorms.We walked down to the local farmers market first thing in the morning. Sean went ahead of us in the van in case the rain started early. When my mom, sister and I got there I saw … [Read more...]
Five Little Words
When Cuyler was almost 3 and still not talking I wasn't sure I would ever hear his voice.If he would ever call me "Mommy" . If he would ever tell me he loves me.Then he started talking and I was grateful to hear his voice. He was saying single words. Then putting words together. … [Read more...]
First For A Reason
That's what I've always thought about Cam.That we had him first for a reason. He was a good baby. It was a lovely transition into parenthood with him (I even forgave him for the 67 pound weight gain as he gestated inside me).My labour and delivery was 2hrs. He nursed like a champ … [Read more...]
Weekend Update – Letting Go Of The Leash
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
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
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
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!)
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
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...]
Weekend Update – UrbanBlogFest
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...]