Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s recent Ted Talk – Why we have too few female leaders – has been circulating the web a lot recently, and for good reason. I came across the video two weeks ago and Sheryl’s points really struck a chord with me, and I find it to be especially timely since tomorrow … Continued
punch drunk parenting
Snowy ride
It’s funny how much children want to be outside. Even if it’s minus a million degrees celsius. Saturday was one of those days. DD made it until the late afternoon before making her demands known. Her not-so-subtle hints included: Standing at the front door and banging on it repeatedly while looking over her shoulder and stating, … Continued
six word fridays: at this moment
at this moment i’m feeling exhausted from my early-bird toddler who surprise! is up oh so early wakeups are moving backwards, not forwards 6:00 a.m. – those were the haydays then 5:30…5:00…now 4:30 a.m.! that last one, ugh – too early ready and raring to go, regardless. [sigh…yawn…rub my bleary eyes…] at this moment, sleepily … Continued
stopping to count the snowflakes
Whoa, am I ever tired this week. I think DH and I are trying to pack too much Christmas fun into December. We’ve been busy with get-togethers, holiday shopping and baking and haven’t scheduled in enough down time. It also doesn’t help that DD was just diagnosed with an ear infection and is rather cranky. … Continued
a ‘naturally’ sweet holiday tradition
I tweeted today that my favourite food of the holiday season is Clementines. They are the perfect fruit. Easy to peel, bite-size wedges of sweet, juicy goodness that are almost always seedless. Delicious and nutritious indeed. Now I don’t fool around. I buy my Clementines by the crate because I eat a lot of them. … Continued
show me a sign
My husband and I sign with DD. And she signs back. I knew this was something I wanted to do when I saw a friend’s daughter signing at around 14 months of age. I wasn’t even pregnant yet but I marvelled at the way this toddler could communicate what she wanted; what she felt and … Continued
new shoes
On the weekend I downloaded several photos stored on our camera. While sorting through them, I came across this photo taken two Sundays ago in the late afternoon. We had just come home from purchasing DD new shoes. I love the joyful energy of this photo as she races down the street. In her new … Continued
my little Godzilla
My daughter’s care provider told me yesterday that she is aggressive with the other children at daycare. Not pushing-and-shoving aggressive – more that she wants to hug and kiss everyone, but is rather unsturdy on her feet. Combined with the unsturdiness of her hapless recipients, the end result is a toppling of toddlers to the … Continued
Leaving on a jet plane – with a toddler
On Saturday DH, DD and I are leaving for an overdue trip out west. We’ll be hitting Victoria, Vancouver and Calgary to spend time with family, say hello to the Pacific Ocean and to those beautiful Rocky Mountains. This will be the first time flying the friendly skies with our toddler. We are excited to … Continued
Cheerios and watermelon: the go-to foods
I just spent 1.5 hours slicing, dicing then sauteing and steaming some very healthy, and in my opinion, delicious food for my 12-month old. The same toddler who will undoubtedly try the food, then a) spit it out and/or b) throw it to the floor. Hrmm… I say this because feeding my daughter these last few … Continued