I'm always sharing with you folks tales of the crazy rant worthy moments. Today instead I thought I would share my idea of the perfect Sunday... Today my husband got up with Rainbow when she woke up at not quite 7am. As Rocket was awake and fussing we started our usual wake up morning routine of nursing and rocking. She surprised me by falling back asleep. I was … [Read more...]
Secret Mommyhood Confessions: There Are No Photos
Last monday I gave Rainbow her first real hair cut. Monday also marked the first time that Rocket took a bath in the "big bathtub". Where are the photos? That's what everyone asks. Why aren't there pictures on Facebook? I know. There should be pictures of Rainbow's hair right before the haircut. There should be a smiling shot of me, with scissors in hand, cutting her … [Read more...]
Our Long Weekend…
Spring has really been dragging it's heels here. The truly lovely days have been few and far between, with cool, rainy and grey being the norm. Suddenly in the last two weeks or so, everything is blooming and growing. With a vengeance. The foot tall dandelions carpeting our lawn seem to be trying to make up for time lost. Our plans for the long weekend? Yard work! Our … [Read more...]
This’ll Be Fun To Wash…
Here's what happens if you get distracted by the kids while cooking and scorch the ABC pastina... Almost artistic. I think I see words in there. … [Read more...]
Secret Mommyhood Confessions – Hair Hugs
I have long hair. My which I mean Really Long Hair. Seriously, down past my bum, encroaching on my knees, long hair. I haven't had short hair in at least twenty years. Over the years I have often been approached by strangers who want to talk to me about my hair. I am constantly asked questions, from the frequent and mundane, "Isn't it hard to take care of." (Heck no. It's … [Read more...]
I wonder who’s watching me now…
Those of you who, like me, are a child of the 80s may understand where I'm coming from with this post. I get the song Somebody's Watching Me by Rockwell stuck in my head all of the time. Except it's the slightly modified mom-life version.... Seriously, change two words and this song is all about being a Stay-At-Home-Mom with two littles in tow. I'm just an average man mom … [Read more...]
How to Calculate Value on Ebay
Thinking of selling something on eBay? Wondering if it's worth your time to try and sell it? Wondering what price to start the bidding at? The best way to get an idea of how much something may sell for is to look at completed auctions. How do you look at completed auctions? Well first head to eBay.com. (Canadians, if you are willing to ship outside of Canada look on the … [Read more...]
How to make a perfect cuppa…
Morning tea time at my house goes something like this... Decide that I must have a cup of tea and start to head for the kitchen. Children notice I am attempting to leave the room and begin to panic. Toddler attempts to attach herself to my skirt. Carefully disengage toddler and make a dash to the kitchen. Now, why am I in the kitchen? Oh, right, I wanted a cup of tea. … [Read more...]
Stephanie from Zimbali Boutique { Independent Interview }
Next up in my series of interviews with independent retailers is Stephanie from Zimbali Boutique. Stephanie creates one of a kind floral headbands. She is more than just a lady with a glue gun. All of her flowers are created from scratch by hand. She makes some truly lovely and unique designs. You can check out her work on Facebook and on Etsy, and you can read more about … [Read more...]
Declutter 365 Challenge…
When I was fixating on my Grandma's stuff the Chief Blond, over at Still Blond After All these Years suggested I take part in her Declutter 365 Challenge. At that time, I decided I would indeed take her up on the challenge but I've yet to post anything about it. The idea behind the Declutter 365 Challenge is to organize and tidy up your place by getting rid of stuff, … [Read more...]
C-Section Fears and Motherhood Scars
My mom had all three of her children by c-section. The sight of the dark scar running vertically down her belly used to fill me with disgust and dread. I had this irrational fear of having a c-section myself. I can't really explain it. That's the thing about irrational fears, they're not rational. For many years my fear kept me from seriously considering childbirth. When … [Read more...]
Not such an awesome morning after all…
We were having an awesome morning until my daughter decided to colour herself first orange and then green. The girls ate their breakfast in under an hour, and were getting along nicely. I actually felt awake for once, sure maybe the second cup of coffee was helping, but I was glad to have actually got some sleep. We were reading the Baby Einstein Rythym board book, which … [Read more...]
Nurse in Public, Pump in Private?
It's nice to be away from my babe for a bit, but gods do I ever hate pumping. Not so much the act of pumping itself, but the timing. Finding a time and a place to do it. I have no problems with nursing in public, but pumping in public seems somehow obscene. On the other hand, pumping is just one of those mom things I do and I am always surprised to find how squeamish people … [Read more...]
A Quiet Moment
I am in London, in the hotel, hiding out in the club room while my husband sleeps in. Given that I haven't been sleeping at home because of Rocket, I know I should be sleeping right now, but I woke up at 9am and needed to pump. And then after pumping I needed something to eat, so I came in here to find a snack. I was hoping for toast or something... but I came in too late for … [Read more...]
Mothers, Kiss Your Babies! {Science is AWESOME}
I thought this was pretty interesting. Apparently kissing your sweet little baby is on some level instinctual. And here's the kicker- it also provides health benefits for nursing infants. According to Birthing Magazine: Claiming behaviors such as kissing provide not only emotional, but biological attachment. There is a very real health benefit for the baby who is … [Read more...]