my letter-personal and confidential -back from SantaEvery year my children like yours, have written to Santa. As I have a problem with growing up or asking them to do so too quickly, this tradition continues (they are 13 and 16).Four years ago when I separated I needed all the help I could … [Read more...]
Days Away from Change – Reflections of Motherhood Video
When I became a mom for the first time six years ago my world was turned upside down. I was a very anxious mom to be - I worried about breast feeding, I worried about sleep. I worried, worried and worried some more until I woke up with a baby in my arms and my tummy cut open by emergency … [Read more...]
Words for Wednesday-take a guess
"If you have it, you don't need to have anything else and if you don't have it, it doesn't much matter what else you have, it is not enough." JM BarrieWhat, in your opinion do you think he was talking about? Or more importantly, what would this be for you? Good health? A … [Read more...]
Real Mom Moments
You know, motherhood is both the most rewarding and most challenging job I've ever had (and I've worked in call centres, McDonald's and a junior high school, so that's saying a lot!) You see, ever since I was a little girl, I always knew that whatever else might come my way, I wanted to be a mother. … [Read more...]
growing pains
One night when you go, as you always have and always will, in to check on your children while they sleep, to admire your best work , your heart stops. Their bodies go on forever, maybe a huge foot is hanging over the side for cool air, they may look beautiful one night, and a little … [Read more...]
I used to be Her.
As usuaI, I had dashed into the grocery store to pick up something last-minute for dinner and was walking back to my car. That's when I saw her.She was struggling, with one hand, to collapse her new stroller into the trunk of her car. In her other hand, a carseat with a precious … [Read more...]
hey, weight up!
This post is likely going to cause some conflict. I want to talk about weight. Actually I have much better things to talk about and so do you but everyone I have seen the month of September has wanted to discuss it.Summer is a killer. It can feel too hot to move as quickly as we do the other … [Read more...]
Back at Work…and feeling Rusty
I've been remiss in posting. All of a sudden my life has changed in some big ways, and I'm kind of running to catch up. My baby girl started Montessori. Now, in the mornings, my three kids are at school. Three backpacks, three sets of indoor shoes, three snacks. I'm back at … [Read more...]
Stick In The Mud
Lately I have been listening to 90's On 9 on SiriusXM. That is, when I am not listening to Radio Disney - choice station of all 3 kids. When they're with me I get trumped. When I'm alone - it's nothin but 90's.I realized today while listening to Sheryl Crow singing Everyday Is a … [Read more...]
The Sleep Solution: The Family Bed
It seems from reading most of these posts that most people have a very regimented approach to sleep. I always find it amazing that people can be such warm and loving parents during the day but then, once the sun goes down, everything changes. It is amazing that in Western culture we force our … [Read more...]
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