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
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
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...]
All She’s Done
If there's one thing I'm grateful for it's the effortlessly wonderful relationship I've always had with my mom. Growing up we rarely fought (save for those brooding couple of years when I was an angst-ridden teenager who occasionally took her mood swings out on her undeserving mother) and I always … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
For the hours of labour, the sleepless years, and the decades of stress, we all know that we should find a way to thank the mothers in our lives on each and every one of the 365 days each year. But for many of us, this Sunday marks as good a day as any to make a more dramatic gesture of thanks with … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Gifts
Barbara Reid is one of my favourite Canadian artists and authors. Even if you don't know her name, you're sure to know work which looks like this: I was fortunate to meet her and, even better, my kids got to do a workshop … [Read more...]
Boys, The Way to Her Heart Is Through Her Stomach
Ladies, you know that on Sunday, Mother's Day, you will be told you can sleep in. You'll be told he'll get up with the kids and get them dressed. That this morning is your morning. To sleep and relax. And then you'll hear the pitter-patter of feet down the steps, the bang of pots, the clang of pans, … [Read more...]
Reclaim Your Mother’s Day
By Maija from maijasmommymoments.com "Did you keep the receipt?""I think so. Don't you like it?""I hate it. I can't believe you would buy this for me."Any other mother in the entire world would have faked a smile and a thank you and tucked the purse away for strategic appearances that … [Read more...]
The Mother’s Day Shift.
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...]
Getting Better With Age
Sean, that is. In the gift giving department, that is.I got this for our 10th wedding anniversary last year:Necklace with charm - kids names, our initials and the emerald for May (the month we were married)This is what I got for Mother's Day this year:(whoa - excuse the poor blackberry … [Read more...]