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Quotes About Aunts
Early last month, my sister gave birth to my wonderful nephew and I finally got to hold the little bundle of joy. I thought I would post some quotes about why it’s awesome to be an aunt. An aunt adds...
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What Do You Have Planned For March Break?
Every school kid dreams of March Break, that week-long vacation from school and learning. I cannot wait to experience the Princess’ first March Break and all that it has to offer. Here are just a few...
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Maple Syrup Festivals in The Greater Toronto Area
Reblogged from Pumpernickel's Deli and Catering: Spring is right around the corner, so that mean it is time for maple syrup to be made. With temperatures going below zero at night and rising above...
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March is National Craft Month
March is National Craft Month and here are just a few of the crafts that I have done and posted. Princess and The Beanstalk Bathroom Collage Back-To-School Wreath Refurbished Dressers Yarn Letters...
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March
MARCH By Patricia Scarry March is gusty, muddy, blustery. This is the month For flying kites, roller-skating, rattly nights. Wear something green on St Patrick’s Day. Robins sing, “Spring is on the...
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Dinnertime Battles
I told you the Princess hates eggs. It wasn’t too long ago when the Princess and I did battle in the ring with Five Rounds at Dinner Time! I wish I could say that things have improved but alas they...
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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
I have been meal planning like a madwoman and I’ve been trying my very best to stay within our grocery budget while sampling new meal ideas. I attempted Pulled Pork today and it was Hubby approved and...
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A Reflection
Sometimes there are days or dates that make us stop and reflect on things in our life. Today is my Emery’s angelversary. Last year I bawled hysterically, locking myself in the bedroom to weep as it...
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17th Annual Smart Start Student Art Show at Sherway Gardens
Art is in everything, from the architecture in the buildings we see to the scribbling’s of our little ones as they first learn how to use a crayon. Art in childhood has been known to stimulate and...
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In the Final Stretch
I am happy to announce we are in our final stretch of this pregnancy. We are now 29 weeks pregnant and so far everything has gone well. We did have a bit of a scare a few weeks ago with some...
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All Those Vivid Dreams
Everyone says that you get less Zz’s while pregnant but the dreams you do have are much more vivid when pregnant. Many believe that the additional hormones are to blame for the heavier dream load and...
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Leibster Blog Award
This day keeps getting better. Not only is it Saturday, we found out our Rainbow is measuring a full week ahead of schedule and I’ve also been nominated for the Leibster Blog Award by Cristina from...
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Another First
I woke up with a gray hair right on the top of my head. I’m only 27 and thought to myself “I’m too young for this.” But after this first, I know why. The Princess was invited to a birthday party...
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April
APRIL April is fun! The very first day is April Fool’s, A day for playing jokes. All month long the weather teases. Now it’s warm, then oops! the sneezes! Take off your boots and it will shower: Then...
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“The New Republic” By Lionel Shriver: A Book Review
Ever since reading “We Need to Talk About Kevin”, Lionel Shriver has been on my go-to author whenever I feel like having my ideas and opinions turned upside down. She has an innate ability to take...
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Reducing Food Waste on Earth Day
Reblogged from Pumpernickel's Deli and Catering: Today is Earth Day. Occurring every year, more than 6 million Canadians partake in the most celebrated environmental event worldwide, joining over 1...
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Birth Plans
I am now 32 weeks pregnant now and the birth planning has begun. From day one, I knew I wanted to attempt a VBAC. I had an emergency C-section with the Princess and I would be lying if I said it was...
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Damn Those Cravings
It happens every night at 8:30. Boredom kicks in. And then comes the cravings. I have been really good at pushing them away and not giving in. But they are persistent. I’m craving ice cream....
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Weight Gain in Pregnancy
“Eat up, you’re eating for two now.” We’ve all heard it, you have to eat more when you’re pregnant and weight gain is in the forefront of every woman’s mind. With the Princess, I gained a whopping 40...
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Little Look-A-Likes
For most people, they either look like one parent or the other. The Princess is her Daddy’s mini look-a-like. And after today’s 3-D ultrasound, our Rainbow is too. Not too long ago, I had a dream...
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