I love to read. Especially blogs and articles on everything to do with the messy, wonderful, exhausting and exhilarating life of being a parent. For the most part, I like what I read. I pick little nuggets of information here and there that I think works for me and leave the rest. But when I … [Read more...]
Why I Wish I Raised My Kids in the City
I love the city. I was born in downtown Toronto, spent much of my childhood in The Annex, went to York University and got married at Yonge and St. Clair. I spent the first decade of my adult life in an urban environment, eventually moving from midtown to the west end, and managed to turn my … [Read more...]
How Dress Shopping With My Son Was A Self-Confidence Booster
Workplace fashion is hard. I went shopping for work with the best intentions and found myself completely distracted by a Wonder Woman tube top. So basically, what I'm wondering is what cut of blazer goes best with a tube top. I'm mostly kidding (but that tube top will be mine come pay day, mark my … [Read more...]
All The Ways Parenting Is Just Like The Muppets
Like parenting, the Muppets are a barrel of laughs, but the similarities don't stop there. These are all the ways that raising kids is just like the crazy antics of those lovable puppets. From the moment you get that first wave of pregnant morning sickness, you realize that Kermit was right all … [Read more...]
Helping Your Teens Through Life’s Disappointments
A girlfriend of mine said it best—having teenagers is like having your heart living and beating outside your chest unprotected. As you watch them grow up and tackle life, you know that they will inevitably experience heartache and disappointment. You feel every painful moment along with them as … [Read more...]
How Being A Mom Is Like Being In A Ke$ha Song
I have a confession to make. I love bubble gum pop. My boyfriend's tween daughters and I share the same taste in music and I'm not sorry at all. I find the music fun, energizing and above all, introspective. You see my life as a mom is a lot like a Ke$ha song. I'm always like Tik Tok, C'mon, … [Read more...]
The Math Of Motherhood
After 8 years, I am finally starting to understand how math relates to motherhood. Like all those years ago in the classroom, I'm just figuring things out. I used to be pretty good at math, but parenting hasn't come as easily. Sometimes I wish I had a parenting calculator to arrive at the answer … [Read more...]
Let Loved Ones Know You’re #StillHere During Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Last night I watched Will comforting his giant beanie boo monkey, Cocoa Jr. He was hugging him, rubbing his back and whispering into his ear, 'Sssh my love, sssh. It makes me sad when you're sad, tell me why you're sad.' He was mimicking me and all the times I've rocked him back and forth in the … [Read more...]
How Parenting Is A Bit Like Jumanji
Like Jumanji, parenting is a fantastical cinematic adventure that seems implausible, but is best enjoyed with a large bowl of popcorn and other tasty snacks. That's not where the similarities end. There are a number of ways parenting is just like this classic family favourite. The morning after … [Read more...]
To My Son On His 8th Birthday
My son is turning 8 years old this weekend and while there will be many presents to unwrap, I hoped to give him something he will never outgrow. Over time, toys will lose their appeal and clothes will shrink against his growing frame. I hope when the things we buy lose their relevance my words will … [Read more...]