a woman and mother storytelling her days
Last week when working on our yard, we trimmed a few of our trees, and I couldn't bring myself to throw away this branch. It's not the first time this happens. Something about branches, seems to me anyway, often asks to be transformed. Maybe it's the artist in me, and if not, finding potential and …
I never imagined that this little room in the west corner of our home would hold such a special place in my heart. It is just a room, but symbolically, it's much more than that. It's the space my children have shared since Oliver was one month old. At one point, this room had two …
Continue reading "Why My Children Room Sharing Has Been Even More Wonderful Than I ever Imagined."
I was in sixth grade math class the day I had my first period leak. For 13 year old me, this was pretty much my worst nightmare. I remember loosening the straps of my backpack so it would cover the leak on the back of my jeans, and praying that none of the boys in …
Continue reading "A Menstrual Cup?! Yes, Yes, Yes! [Lady Cave Series]"
I always wondered what the equivalent of a Man Cave would be for women? Do we have one? I'm calling it "Lady Cave". It both hints to a space where women can have conversations about womanly stuff, and lady cave of course hints to our feminine part, which will be talked about a lot on …
Continue reading "Let’s talk Women’s Health, Sex, Pap Tests, Cervixes and more! [Lady Cave Series]"
Motherhood and my children have been the most inspiring thing that has happened to me, and it motivated me to write; about them, about us, about our days together - Our Everydays. I cannot believe it has been a year since I posted my first words on this blog. And what a wonderful journey of …
Continue reading "A Year of Our Everydays [ONE Year Blog Anniversary]"
The wheels on the bus go round and round. A song that as a parent of young children, I know well - and listen to way too often, ha! Lately though, I am happy for that song. This is my third week back at work after being a stay at home mom for 2.5 years, …
Continue reading "The Wheels on the Bus go Round and Round [An underlying message of Perseverance]"
I returned to work last week after being a stay-at-home mom for 2.5 years, and I've been thinking a lot about how much of my motherhood experience I owe to my husband. They say behind every great man is a great woman, but for the mother that I am, the mother I aspire to be …
Continue reading "To my Husband: Thank you for the Gift of Time [with JORD Wood Watches Giveaway]"
Edmonton is a great city. A perfect mixture of urban and country, and the river valley is hard to beat! Depending on whether you're a city or a country person, Edmonton really has the best of both worlds. Then I had children, got to know the city so much more, and now I REALLY love …
Continue reading "How to have an Awesome Stay-at-Home Motherhood/ Maternity Leave in Edmonton"
Going back to work after my Oliver turned one has always been the "plan". And though I knew I would go back to work eventually, like we had planned, I am still fighting that lump in my throat, because I'm sad.
It's less than a week 'till Christmas, and the hustle and bustle of the season is in full swing. Whether you have had your shopping done since mid year, or still have a few more things to get, you may still need a few ideas on what you could give a loved one. If you're …
Continue reading "Our Christmas Tree Ornaments [Part 3] DIY Mini Stick Tree Ornaments"