i wish i’d done this before giving birth
laying in bed one night about a week or two before going into labor i was staring at the top of my dresser thinking, “i need to get that sorted out.” the top of my dresser is a perpetual mess and a bone of contention – i’m a maker of piles, always with the intention […]
this is how we sleep
disclaimer: the official stance of the government of canada is that parents should not bed-share with their infants. co-sleeping is encouraged, with a crib or bassinet in the same room, but sharing your bed with your baby is frowned upon. additionally, they believe in #backtosleep, which follows that infants should always be placed on their back […]
welcome to the world
i didn’t enjoy my pregnancy, it wasn’t the life-affirming, light-filled experience the first one was, and that’s probably why i felt so jilted and jaded when, on may 21st at 2 am, a full 10 days before he was due, my pregnancy came to an end and the fourth member of our clan came screaming (me, […]
i’m sorry if i haven’t asked your name
you might think i’m a bitch because i’m not trying to make small talk when we pick our kids up from daycare at the same time, or while we’re playing with them at the park, or even while we’re both standing on the sidelines while we’re watching them do gymnastics. you might think i’m a […]
boxes & books – an xmas wish list
making our lists, checking them twice… it is literally never too early to start thinking about christmas. even the day after christmas. because you know why? sales. but really, ’tis the time of the year when gift guides are popping up left right and center with lots of suggestions on what you should purchase for […]