Harry Potter is a timeless franchise, the kind you wish would never end (just like the days when your kid is still super cute and can't talk yet). J.K. Rowling created a series that is truly magical, just like the experience of raising children. Some parenting moments are more wizard-like than … [Read more...]
Feeling Blue and Exhausted
LJ is digging our mild October weather and I must say thank God for this weather because if it were grey and dreary I think I would be ready to just crawl under the covers. No matter what anyone out there tells you being a new mom the second time around is just as difficult and exhausting as it was … [Read more...]
I should be sleeping
OK so I'm a month in on baby #2 and I am utterly exhausted. Breastfeeding is a workout and I'm only getting two and a half hours of solid sleep at a time. Clearly the Hubs and I didn't think this through (I'm joking of course!). Fortunately I'm taking it easy and not beating myself up like I did the … [Read more...]
Picasso?
The Boy got a pack of Tadoodles for his first birthday. I love encouraging colouring in kids- the younger the better. I don't think a child is ever to young to develop skills that will assist them in handwriting skills, creativity, learning their colours, strength, and coordination.The … [Read more...]
She’s THAT Mom: Booty Bustin’ Momma
She's THAT Mom is a blog series that will highlight one mother who embraces an alternative parenting philosophy, in hopes that we as mothers can learn from and grow with each other. New moms will be featured regularily. Leave a comment discussing your ideals, thoughts, questions, or … [Read more...]
An Outdoor Kind of Kid…
The Boy has been loving the warm, summer weather we've been having the past few weeks.Since his favourite indoor activity is now climbing all furniture and jumping off (12 months, people!! I never dreamed I would be dealing with this at this stage!), I have been praying for some great weather so he … [Read more...]
A Day In The Life of a Working Mom
Elizabeth recently wrote a great article in The Lounge section of Urbanmoms.ca about being a working mom. It rang true for me, for so many reasons. I'm a new mom who has just returned back to work. Although The Boy is being cared for in my home, the logistics of living in the suburbs and … [Read more...]
I Bow To All Moms
Mother's Day. My 12 month old proudly presented me with a card. He'd already bought me perfume and a travel mug for my much needed morning commute coffee. I know, 12 months old and already a fantastic gift giver...I wonder how he knew what to buy??All day, as I did my usual … [Read more...]
Drinking the Booty Camp Fitness Kool-aid
I've gotten a few emails asking similar questions about my Booty Camp Fitness experience (if you've missed some of my previous posts, check them out HERE and HERE ) and I totally understand why people want to know. I'm naturally really curious, so I'm more then happy to answer!Just as a … [Read more...]
Whew! Congrats To Me! I Made It One Whole Year… oh, & Happy Birthday to The Boy
My little baby turned one year old yesterday. ONE. I cannot believe it. In what seems like the blink of an eye, he went from this:To this:I often read other peoples blogs, and they write the most beautiful things about their child on their birthday. How much they love them, … [Read more...]