While I’m on vacation, my loving and wise cousin Jenny, has graciously offered to write a guest post for my blog. It’s easy to see she’s been a great mother to Lily from this sweet post about stages, phases and the passing of time. I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I have. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I know many of […]
Maui with Baby. What to see and do!
Edit: It’s been 3 years since I wrote this post and we’ve been back to Maui since then with THREE (3) kids, five and under, in tow. I have an updated post about more of our family adventures: Maui with kids; what to see & do. Last year we were fortunate enough to go to Hawaii […]
Is it a boy or a girl? Only the cupcakes know! (the best baby gender reveal EVER!!)
There are two very different views when it comes to finding out a baby’s gender*. Some people can’t wait to find out as soon as possible (generally around 18 – 20 weeks), while others prefer to keep it as a “surprise” until they deliver. John and I are in the camp of “can’t wait to find out” and we did as […]
Day and Night; Tremblant, Quebec has something for everyone
We just returned from our 2nd annual family ski trip to Mount Tremblant, Quebec. Unlike last year, Kyle and I flew there while the rest of the gang made the seven+ hour drive from Toronto. Kyle and I flew Porter (www.flyporter.com). I can’t say enough good things about this airline. The experience was amazing and […]
Mickey Mouse is Sleeping
When Kyle was turning one I started reading toddler books. I knew that Toddler behaviour will probably be a challenge for us since a) John and I were both a hand-full when we were young and b) Kyle had that “wild”, rambunctious attitude about him as a baby. One of my favourite books was called Toddler ABC […]
We missed the (baby) boat
My husband and I apparently missed the baby boat. Or in our case, we jumped ship too early. As it turns out, we know 17 couples that are expecting their first child between now and August. Apparently the Mayans had it all wrong. 2012 is the year of the baby! I guess this shouldn’t surprise […]
My 16 month old son is a bully
It didn’t really hit me until last month. I’d seen this behaviour show it’s ugly little face before, but I never thought it was a persistent problem. It only hit me during our last playdate when we basically scared my friend and her son away*. I immediately messaged my husband at work and said “I […]
For the good of Momdom
My beautiful and talented friend, Yasmine, has graciously offered to write a guest post for my blog; offering a new perspective on all things motherhood. A wife and loving mother of one of the cutest little boys I know, here is her story: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When Maya said she was looking for a guest blog I […]
Kyle’s birth story
I’ve recently came across a cool blog by a fellow Torontonian, called http://thebirthstoriesblog.wordpress.com/ Carolyn has blogged about the birth of her son, and wanted to share birth stories of other women on her blog. I thought this was a great idea, and decided to contribute to her blog with details (sparing anything gross) about Kyle’s […]
Top 10 things a stay-at-home parent of a toddler can’t live without
My favourite part about New-Years is all of the countdowns and “top 10 / top 100” lists. So here’s my top 10 list of things a stay-at-home parent of a Toddler can’t live without. I would love to hear what tops your list for staying sane! 10. TV. Specifically, Treehouse and Disney Junior. Kyle’s current favourites […]