My mother passed away when I was 13 years old. It wasn’t sudden. She knew that she would not live to see me graduate high school or get married. My mother had been sick for most of my life and a single parent to my little brother and me. Now that I am a mother… Continue reading Dear Mom – You Did A Great Job
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Our Valentines Story
When we started dating, I told him that I was not at all into Valentines day, this is our Valentines story. I don’t need a day with over priced roses and chocolates and a dinner out with all the other couples who want to declare their love at a noisy, crowded restaurant. I… Continue reading Our Valentines Story
A Tea Party For Me?
I know I’ve said it before but I feel like it needs to be said again, I have the best, most supportive group of friends, hands down. I have felt more love in the past few months with messages, texts, visits, prayers, positive energy, hugs, rides, flowers, meals, gifts of kindness, gifts of being present,… Continue reading A Tea Party For Me?
My Best Life Advice
I am still in shock. What a crazy ride I’ve been on for the past few months, my emotions are all over the map and I’m finding it very difficult to fully accept the news that I am, indeed, cancer free. When I decided to open up my life and my feelings and… Continue reading My Best Life Advice
Dear Stella
Dear Stella, Today is your 9th birthday. Every year I think about how you came into this world on a summer day after 6 hours of labour and a doctor telling me, with the most unapologetic face, that it was too late to get an epidural. That also happens to be the moment your dad will… Continue reading Dear Stella
No More Bedtime
I can’t believe I’m saying this and don’t hate me for it but I’m pretty much done with bedtime. That’s right, no more bedtime! Ouch, it hurts my heart just a little bit but the truth is that they don’t need me at bedtime as much as they used to. And I’m totally… Continue reading No More Bedtime
Dear Hilary
Dear Hilary, Today is your 6th birthday, Happy Birthday my love. You are a miracle. We were told you would not likely survive the first hours of life. We were told you would struggle. You defied all those who said you couldn’t or wouldn’t do it. You are a fighter and you are as stubborn… Continue reading Dear Hilary
Dear Abby
Dear Abby, Today is your 6th birthday, Happy Birthday my love. This is a big year for you, but I’ll probably say that every year. You are a short 6 months away from starting grade 1 which means that our half day time together is drawing to a close. You have never been scared or nervous… Continue reading Dear Abby
Go Cut Your Hair
Here’s my number one tip for parents everywhere: STOP SAYING “DON’T”! The truth is, our innocent kids have not yet acquired the ability to hear negatives. Don’t touch that, turns into fingerprints. Don’t eat that, turns into teeth marks. Don’t fight with your sister turns into me screaming at them! When one of them tries… Continue reading Go Cut Your Hair
Zoo Lights
Right now. This. I love the age my kids are right now. 10, 8, 5, 5. They travel well and the older ones are old enough to help us with the younger ones. This family picture, although a little blurry, is a perfect representation of this time in our lives. Life is going by so… Continue reading Zoo Lights