motherhood Archives - Page 15 of 27

the I and the we

May 13, 2011 by Nancy

"The I in illness is isolation, the crucial letters in wellness are we " a cardiologist reveals the secret language of healing … [Read more...]

A few years into this mom gig I took a look at my shoe collection and noticed that it had been reduced to a pile of sensible flats and homely flip-flops. So, I bought these:A tad ridiculous, perhaps, but they gave me the "I'm a WOMAN!" boost I needed and I walked a little taller in them (and not … [Read more...]

Weekend Update – Mothers Day

May 8, 2011 by Christine

Campbell WilliamApril 9, 2001 5:28pm 7lbsCuyler JamesNovember 13, 20026:48am 7lbs 7ozGeneva ElizabethJanuary 12, 20074:40pm 8lbs 3ozThose are the dates, times and weights that my babies entered the world. When my life changed and transformed me into who I am today.Today … [Read more...]

Some Mother’s Day Ambivalence

May 6, 2011 by Tracey

Le sigh.There are times when I really, really love being a mum. Actually, it's not that I ever not love being a mum... I just suppose it would be kind of awesome to have a wee break from it from time to time.But that's the thing about Motherhood - there are no days off on this watch.I have a mother … [Read more...]

holding on and letting go

May 6, 2011 by Nancy

This morning I drove my16 year old to the airport for her first flight alone. She has done considerable travel both with family and with schoolmates/friends but never alone. She has a tight connection to make and a 45 minute presentation to deliver at the other end. Letting her go to this … [Read more...]

The Mother’s Day Shift.

May 3, 2011 by Jen

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...]

piss me off- I am not married to an accountant

May 2, 2011 by Nancy

seriously -last week almost killed me I run my own business and there is a lonely staff of one. I am my own boss, my own assistant and my own sherpa. I am the marketing dept, the creative dept, the admin team and the person in charge of cleaning the coffee machine. I work in the mailroom and … [Read more...]

love bites

April 30, 2011 by Nancy

Sometimes when I spend time in the Kindergarten classrooms where I teach some of my classes, I think it is a perfect microcosm of real life.In this classroom, Annabelle LOVES Jack. Annabelle is my kind of girl. She makes it known. She is brave, if even a little foolish. Always over the top. … [Read more...]

uniform thoughts

April 29, 2011 by Nancy

When my youngest was three, everyday she wore a two piece dropped shoulder polyester peach coloured size 6 woman's outfit. The skirt was cut on the bias for excellent twirling. It was given to us along with many other wacky things by a favourite neighbour to put in our tickle trunk(dress up … [Read more...]

what’s up, doc ?

April 27, 2011 by Nancy

There is a swift but sweet stage between 9 and 18 months where your toddler will walk by the coffee table and see Vogue magazine upside down and say "MOMMA!"You will say to yourself- what a clever and perfect child- she sees me as I am. Beautiful.(In my wrinkled clothes with spit up and … [Read more...]