Category Archives: Mommyhood

Mother’s Day 2013

I have to say that this mother’s day was awesome in its simplicity. Of course, I wish that Neal had been here to spend it with me and Claire, and I wish my mom was closer so I could have … Continue reading

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Almost Two

It seems impossible that it has nearly been two years since Claire was born. Of course, at the same time, it’s hard for me to remember what life was like before Claire – hasn’t she been part of our lives … Continue reading

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Goodbye Bottle

There are many milestones that make you realize that your “baby” is no longer a baby. Turning one. Starting to walk. Talking. Understanding what you’re saying. But for me – and perhaps for most parents – we have just recently … Continue reading

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Purging

In an effort to purge myself of some negativity that has been surrounding me today, I thought I would write some of those feelings out here. Then I’ll head to bed and tomorrow will be a new day. I don’t … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day Number Two!

This was a fantastic Mother’s Day! In fact, I enjoyed this Mother’s Day even more than last year. This time last year, I was still recovering from the C-section, and I was sleep-deprived and still learning the ropes and what … Continue reading

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Butterflies and a Monkey Wrench

The butterfly situation is getting worse, and by ‘butterfly situation’, I am referring to that awful sensation of fluttering in my belly, and it has not been helped by the monkey wrench thrown in on Friday. A week from today, … Continue reading

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Lil’ Snuffleupagus

Updated Well, it’s happened. The thing that every mother dreads but knows is inevitable. Claire is going through her first cold – or, I should say, the cold is going through her. It started on the weekend. I think it … Continue reading

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Have I Ever Mentioned That I Hate Making Decisions?

As I mentioned here, Claire and I met with the director of her future daycare this week, and it went really well. Near the end of the meeting, the director told me that I have some choice when it comes … Continue reading

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Making Some Headway

Awhile ago – we’re probably talking about a few months at this point – I mentioned that our local community centre offers a babysitting program at a reasonable rate. I had always intended to bring Claire to this service once … Continue reading

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April Two

Normally, I work on my writing when Claire is napping, but today I need to post here so that I can wrap my head around the fact that I will be returning to work on… Monday, April 2, 2012. **Gasp**Wheeze** … Continue reading

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