Yep – Just another blog…and the 'G' is silent.
As I search for clarity, inspiration, direction and meaning, I find myself fighting my own thoughts, emotions, and mind. The last year has been a terrifying daydream gone wrong. I find myself increasingly defeated at every turn in my normal interactions, and yet out of nowhere I find clarity. I had a meeting yesterday in […]
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A book? Well, maybe… For months now, I have been contemplating the possibility of sitting down and writing something. Not just a simple garbage Tweet or Facebook update, or a meandering blog post. No. I’ve actually been giving heavy consideration to writing a book. Huh? When eating my lunch the other day, which consisted of […]
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My daughter has taught me how to love better. At 25 months old she may not be speaking yet, but I try to make sure I listen to her as much as I can. Each and every day she teaches me something new. I love learning new things from here: how to be a better […]
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Caring for a sick toddler is heartbreaking. In that child, there is this part of you that exists outside of oneself. You know they are not feeling well, but there is a limit as to what you can do for them. You feed them if they’ll eat at all. You try to make sure they […]
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Dear Freya, I am writing this to you from the Business Lounge of the Edmonton International Airport, while Uncle Mike and I wait for our flight back home. We came here to meet the owner of a Canadian Tire store that we do business with, but most importantly on this trip, we attended the Celebration […]
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Hello Little One. 10 months ago today, your Mother and I had our lives changed forever, and as much as someone who isn’t a parent will say they are ready for parenthood there is truly nothing that fully prepares you. You might be wondering what I mean by this. Were we ready? Yes, as much […]
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There’s not much to say about this post, other than she’s starting to really enjoy her jumper. [wpdevart_youtube]m5YZ3MGz4F4[/wpdevart_youtube]
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I have been swamped lately, and I haven’t kept our monthly photo updates current since the beginning of December. Christmas was great, and it was special seeing the two cousins (George & Freya) together over the holidays for the first time. They may not have been very active, but it was special nonetheless. The office […]
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We have started Sleep Training. Would it be considered ‘cheating’ if I were to wear noise cancelling headphones at homes while Freya cries? The change in sleep schedule, as well as sleep training itself, continues. And it sucks. There is a lot of information available for couples that are expecting, as well as new parents, […]
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Teething. Oh, teething. Any parent who has experienced teething knows the joys of this time. Those rosy little cheeks are not cute, they are warning signs. They mean “If I had teeth yet, I would bite your fingers off – that’s how upset I am”. I am now convinced that this is the translation of […]
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