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Posted on November 14, 2018

Words To The Lullabies I Sing To My Children [stories of motherhood and culture]

When I picked my children up after work today, my mother told me that when they heard the song "Los Pollitos Dicen" on an old CD that she had found, they said "Mama". I am writing this for you, my darlings, Penelope and Oliver, so that you always remember the words to the songs your …

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Posted on November 3, 2018November 3, 2018

A Portrait of My Father

My father is an easy man to draw. His features strong and recognizable to those who know him. Like him, my nose is bigger and strong. When we smile, our eyes squint and wrinkle the same way, and our mouths are small on our face. If I stand next to him, it's easy to see …

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I saw this sweet little face (and her brother’s ) more times overnight than my tired body would have liked to. Was there something in the air? Both of them had a terrible night, and there was nothing out of the ordinary yesterday. In any case, I’m tried this morning haha. To think that a few years ago, 5 hours of sleep would have been more than enough for me to wake up energized and ready for the day. But alas, we are creatures of habit, and once you get used to babes sleeping through the night, one bad night feels like you woke up with a hang over, right? Newborn mamas, I remembered you all last night, and all I have to say is: you’re amazing and you’ve got this! 👊🏼 - - - - - - - - #mamaistired #motherhoodunplugged #realmotherhood #memoirsofmotherhood #motherhoodintheraw #sleepregression #toddlersleep #babysleep #motherhood #momblogger #momblog #yegblogger #momlife #toddler #toddlerlife #bedhairdontcare #mygir #rememberingthenewborndays There is something so damn heart warming about a freshly bathed babe, wearing Christmas Pjs, standing in front of a tree. He’s lucky he’s cute, because he loves the tree - and pulling ornaments off it - so much, that the tree has been pulled down twice lol. Still, seeing him find wonder and his eyes grow wide as he looks at the tree is all worth picking up the tree now and then 🎄✨ - - - - - - #twinkle #christmasmagic #christmastree #itsbeginningtolookalotlikechristmas #habitatandhome #flashesofdelight #heymama #teammotherly #momblogger #magicofchildhood #childhoodunplugged #letthembekids #letthembelittle #albertamamas #yeginspired #yegkids #yegmoms #motherhoodunplugged #memoirsofmotherhood #thatsdarling Last week when I was visiting with my friend who recently became a mother, I was reminiscing and telling her about how wonderful bedtime is with the kids. With routine and consistency, it becomes a guaranteed 30 minutes in the day where we connect with our children without any distractions. It’s a time where we fill their (and our) cups with so much love before they go to bed and rest. It’s a time filled with hugs and kisses from freshly bathed babes wearing pjs. It’s tingling in your arms from the circulation being cut off because of your children’s head resting in between them. It’s hearing “again” after you sing their favourite lullaby, and laughter and giggles when you read their favourite book. It’s warmth and gratitude as you feel the love they give to you, the love you give to them, and when you remember the times you own parents sang you to sleep with so much love. It’s walking out the door after giving them a kiss and saying I love you, and just from outside the door, hearing them say I love you and good night to each other. It’s a time that sometimes can be hard, sometimes longer than expected, and often wished away too quickly by many. They grow so fast though. Bed time is one of the sweetest moments in the day, and I cherish the time I spend with them before they fall asleep. 💛 Even Una got dragged into the photo session ☺️💛 #agirlandherdog - - - - - #boxersofinstagram #mansbestfriend #furbaby #dogsofinstagram #boxer #partofthefamily It’s been almost a week since my trip and I only just unpacked this morning. In my bag, two little outfits I had bought for my loves. Penelope twirled in her dress the second she had it on and kept saying “so beautiful!”. They then brought up their little chairs, put them in front of the tree, and asked me to take their picture. This doesn’t happen very often at all, so I took a million pictures, and I will probably share them for the next week #sorrynotsorry 💛 I just love them so much! - - - - - - - - #motherhoodthroughig #parenthood_unveiled #parenthood_moments #honestmotherhood #siblinghoodlove #momoftwo #albertamamas #yeginspired #memoirsofmotherhood #thethingsiwanttoremember #fromwhereistand #letthembelittle #slowliving #lifegivingsquares #mother #brotherandsister #matchymatchy #toddler #toddlerfashion #yegkids #yegmoms #storyteller #yegstoryteller #yeg #edmonton Such a lovely evening yesterday at the @bissellcentre That’s a Wrap Holiday Mixer. Until December 24th, the #wrapforbissell #bissellelves will be wrapping gifts at South Gate Center for a minimum donation of $3. All proceeds go to support the Bissell Centre’s meal program for children. Also, if you see a #merrymannequin you love, take a picture, tag @southgatecentre and #merrymannequin for a chance to win a $150 South Gate Center gift card. Such a wonderful cause and easy way to give this season ✨ - - - - - - - - #supportlocal #bissellcentre #wrapforbissell #yeg #edmonton #givingback #community #yeggers #southgate #yegcommunity #yeglocal #yegmoms #yegkids #yegblogger #seasonofgiving #bissellelf

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I saw this sweet little face (and her brother’s ) more times overnight than my tired body would have liked to. Was there something in the air? Both of them had a terrible night, and there was nothing out of the ordinary yesterday. In any case, I’m tried this morning haha. To think that a few years ago, 5 hours of sleep would have been more than enough for me to wake up energized and ready for the day. But alas, we are creatures of habit, and once you get used to babes sleeping through the night, one bad night feels like you woke up with a hang over, right? Newborn mamas, I remembered you all last night, and all I have to say is: you’re amazing and you’ve got this! 👊🏼 - - - - - - - - #mamaistired #motherhoodunplugged #realmotherhood #memoirsofmotherhood #motherhoodintheraw #sleepregression #toddlersleep #babysleep #motherhood #momblogger #momblog #yegblogger #momlife #toddler #toddlerlife #bedhairdontcare #mygir #rememberingthenewborndays There is something so damn heart warming about a freshly bathed babe, wearing Christmas Pjs, standing in front of a tree. He’s lucky he’s cute, because he loves the tree - and pulling ornaments off it - so much, that the tree has been pulled down twice lol. Still, seeing him find wonder and his eyes grow wide as he looks at the tree is all worth picking up the tree now and then 🎄✨ - - - - - - #twinkle #christmasmagic #christmastree #itsbeginningtolookalotlikechristmas #habitatandhome #flashesofdelight #heymama #teammotherly #momblogger #magicofchildhood #childhoodunplugged #letthembekids #letthembelittle #albertamamas #yeginspired #yegkids #yegmoms #motherhoodunplugged #memoirsofmotherhood #thatsdarling Last week when I was visiting with my friend who recently became a mother, I was reminiscing and telling her about how wonderful bedtime is with the kids. With routine and consistency, it becomes a guaranteed 30 minutes in the day where we connect with our children without any distractions. It’s a time where we fill their (and our) cups with so much love before they go to bed and rest. It’s a time filled with hugs and kisses from freshly bathed babes wearing pjs. It’s tingling in your arms from the circulation being cut off because of your children’s head resting in between them. It’s hearing “again” after you sing their favourite lullaby, and laughter and giggles when you read their favourite book. It’s warmth and gratitude as you feel the love they give to you, the love you give to them, and when you remember the times you own parents sang you to sleep with so much love. It’s walking out the door after giving them a kiss and saying I love you, and just from outside the door, hearing them say I love you and good night to each other. It’s a time that sometimes can be hard, sometimes longer than expected, and often wished away too quickly by many. They grow so fast though. Bed time is one of the sweetest moments in the day, and I cherish the time I spend with them before they fall asleep. 💛 Even Una got dragged into the photo session ☺️💛 #agirlandherdog - - - - - #boxersofinstagram #mansbestfriend #furbaby #dogsofinstagram #boxer #partofthefamily It’s been almost a week since my trip and I only just unpacked this morning. In my bag, two little outfits I had bought for my loves. Penelope twirled in her dress the second she had it on and kept saying “so beautiful!”. They then brought up their little chairs, put them in front of the tree, and asked me to take their picture. This doesn’t happen very often at all, so I took a million pictures, and I will probably share them for the next week #sorrynotsorry 💛 I just love them so much! - - - - - - - - #motherhoodthroughig #parenthood_unveiled #parenthood_moments #honestmotherhood #siblinghoodlove #momoftwo #albertamamas #yeginspired #memoirsofmotherhood #thethingsiwanttoremember #fromwhereistand #letthembelittle #slowliving #lifegivingsquares #mother #brotherandsister #matchymatchy #toddler #toddlerfashion #yegkids #yegmoms #storyteller #yegstoryteller #yeg #edmonton Such a lovely evening yesterday at the @bissellcentre That’s a Wrap Holiday Mixer. Until December 24th, the #wrapforbissell #bissellelves will be wrapping gifts at South Gate Center for a minimum donation of $3. All proceeds go to support the Bissell Centre’s meal program for children. Also, if you see a #merrymannequin you love, take a picture, tag @southgatecentre and #merrymannequin for a chance to win a $150 South Gate Center gift card. Such a wonderful cause and easy way to give this season ✨ - - - - - - - - #supportlocal #bissellcentre #wrapforbissell #yeg #edmonton #givingback #community #yeggers #southgate #yegcommunity #yeglocal #yegmoms #yegkids #yegblogger #seasonofgiving #bissellelf

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