As soon as a child is born,one of the first questions that everyone asks is “who does s/he look like?” When my oldest son, Kyle, was born, the answer was simple – John (my husband). We basically made a carbon copy of my husband in miniature form. However, the resemblance to family members doesn’t stop there. My […]
The Nursery Rhyme says what??
I’m sure most of us had our parents read us nursery rhymes when we were younger. Some of the rhymes we remember and some we forget. However, having a toddler and a newborn, we get to revisit our beloved nursery rhymes. Some are truly classics: I’m a little teapot short and stout, Here is my […]
My husband’s inappropriate use of grammar
I have a confession to make. I suck at writing. The thing is, I shouldn’t really be confessing to this since I’m a professional writer now (aka, stay at home mom with a blog). But, it’s true! My grammar is terrible, my spelling sucks (spell check and I are best friends in case you don’t […]
Passover, you really need to step it up.
While we’re raising our children Jewish (I’m Jewish, my husband isn’t), we do sometimes “celebrate” non-Jewish holidays. After-all, one set of grandparents isn’t Jewish and we don’t want to deprive them of what I’m sure was their life-long dream of spoiling their grandkids during the holidays. So this season, the two competing holidays that we’re celebrating are […]
Is my second son an easier baby OR, is it me?
When I was pregnant with our second child, the most common declaration that my husband and I heard from other parents is that the biggest challenge of parenthood was going from one child to two. Even my sister-in-law who has FOUR kids said that this statement resonated with her. So we were prepared for the “worst”. However, […]
Newborn & Family photoshoot – Kaianne Photography Studio {Giveaway}
What tops my list for must-have items / services for newborns is professional photography of the baby and the family. So of course I looked for a photographer months before my due date. When Joanne from Kaianne Photography Studio approached me, I was really excited for her to take our newborn and family pictures. Joanne has […]
Birth Photography. Is it a trend or here to stay?
Anyone who knows me, knows I’m obsessed with pictures. I’m only an amateur but I’ve been attached to a camera for as long as I can remember. Of course, for special occasions, I leave the picture taking to the professionals, including my wedding, special family events and sometimes vacation pictures. The only thing I haven’t captured on film (or […]
What would you do…? Overhearing a child talk about gun violence
Fact: gun violence in Canada is not as bad as it is in the states. Stricter laws make it harder (but not impossible) to get a gun here. It’s also not a social norm to own a gun in Canada whereas it’s common practice in some American states. Reality: Canada is not immune from gun […]
10 reasons why it’s hard being a toddler
While Kyle’s babyhood went by too fast for me, I’ve really enjoyed watching him grow as a toddler. Especially since he turned 2! He has such a personality, and his high-energy is so contagious. Of course, there’s the other side of toddlerhood where I often find Kyle frustrated, mad or crying. This is obviously not a […]
on having a second child
I just had my second child two weeks ago and while the nights are still sleepless and the laundry is never ending, here are a few things I learned along the way that are different this time around. 1. Labour During my first labour, I was in so much pain that I swore up and down that I would never […]
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