My son’s active imagination also has a negative side

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When Kyle was a toddler, he never really played with toys. Instead, he preferred to play sports. Whether it was hockey, baseball or running, he always wanted to do something active instead of sitting down and playing. One of our fondest memories of Kyle as a baby is him bringing down our indoor hockey nets […]

Getting a glimpse into my new life

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8 years… 8 years of being a stay at home mom and 6+ years of working from home. Eight years of putting my family first and revolving my days around my kids, their needs, activities and schedules. On one hand, eight years doesn’t sound too long but on the other hand… EIGHT YEARS!! Come this […]

I’m going to miss my son’s pink shoes

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For those of you who follow me on social media, you probably already know that my youngest son Nathan loves everything pink. Well… he used to. Up until a month ago, pink was his favourite colour thanks to his favourite and beloved puppy – Skye (from the show Paw Patrol – if you’re not a […]

My Summer bag essentials

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I’ve reached a point in my life where as a mom and a work-from-home-mom, my days aren’t just about my kids anymore. Sure, it’s still a big part of my day, but I’ve finally been able to incorporate some ME time too. Or at the very least, I’ve started thinking about my needs too. I […]

When playing sports is a humbling experience for kids

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A few weekends ago Kyle participated in his first ball hockey tournament. The team has some strong players but there weren’t any expectations that the team would make it far.  They ended up placing in the middle. And while there’s a lot to learn from losing (I wrote about that last year in THIS post), […]