I guess my son is his own person after all…

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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 […]

Passover, you really need to step it up.

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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?

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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}

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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?

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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 […]

10 reasons why it’s hard being a toddler

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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

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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 […]