motherhood Archives - Page 20 of 27

That Mommy Scent

June 9, 2009 by Kath

We are honoured to share this contribution from fellow urbanmoms.ca member, Annabelle. Annabelle wrote this letter to Kath, in response to her post A Word of Thanks (And a Few of Advice). It is with thanks to Annabelle that we share it with you now:My mom died nearly five years ago now. It … [Read more...]

Fun comes in Different Packages

May 19, 2009 by amreen

I used to be a planner. "Brunch, of course!" "Dinner, oh yes!", "Coffee, why not?" I miss getting dressed up and going out and about, exploring the latest hottest resto or cafe. The reality is, however, that I'm just too tired. Three little ones keep me on my toes, and … [Read more...]

Motherless Mamas

May 5, 2009 by Kath

This Mother's Day Week, we're pleased to bring you a submission written by Julie Cole, co-founder of Mabel's Labels Inc. and the proud mother of six. Mother's Day is the one day every year that we are all expected to take a few moments to appreciate the fine women who keep this world turning. … [Read more...]

Leaving Her

April 27, 2009 by Kath

The hardest thing is leaving her.When she was only a baby and then a toddler, I left her every day so I could go to work. She would cry. So sad, so scared, so lost. I would sit patiently with her in the daycare, waiting until she seemed a little more comfortable, until maybe she turned her back to … [Read more...]

What I Miss…

April 13, 2009 by Margot

Do you ever miss the previous incarnation of yourself? The one pre-motherhood. I'm a stay-at-home-mom. I feel very fortunate to do so, but I had a life before my boys. I had a career that I more than willingly not just put aside, I ended. As in closed the book on that … [Read more...]

The Perils of Weaning

March 25, 2009 by amreen

I can't believe it. My Baby is almost 1. I've been referring to her as my "newborn" for so long, and now she's on the verge of becoming a toddler - just like that. I just started weaning her from the breast, and I'm having a tough time. This time around, it's more … [Read more...]

Date Night

March 24, 2009 by Kath

My youngest and I went out for a special date this afternoon, because her older sister had the rare, spring break treat of having a friend over for a sleepover last night, and little sister was most definitely NOT included in the fun. Now the bigger girls were pretty tolerant, but it was still a … [Read more...]

I Guess I Should Still Dream…

March 17, 2009 by Jen

Last night when I was putting my 9-year-old son to bed we had a really interesting conversation. First of all I should tell you that my son is incredibly practical and reaslistic for a kid his age. Logic and reason definitely prevail over creativity and fantasy. He was asking me about when he will … [Read more...]

This is What Happens When the Doorbell Rings…

March 4, 2009 by Kath

...the second after you get dinner started:You know, in retrospect, I don't think that me taking that extra second to put the lid on the pot would have pissed off the person on my doorstep. Me on the other hand? Scrubbing baked on tomato sauce off the stove? Pretty pissed off. … [Read more...]

RRSP Contribution Deadline is March 2, 2009

February 25, 2009 by Kath

Next Monday is your deadline for making an RRSP contribution that will count towards your 2008 tax return. I want to make an important clarification on how much one is able to contribute. If you look at your Notice of Assessment, which is the document that you are sent from CRA after you … [Read more...]