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 […]
Continue ReadingLearning to be Better
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 […]
Continue ReadingSick Toddlers Are Amazing
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 […]
Continue ReadingLetters to Freya: Flott-Tante Mary
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 […]
Continue ReadingLetters to Freya: 10 Months Ago…
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 […]
Continue ReadingFreya Enjoying her Jumper!
There’s not much to say about this post, other than she’s starting to really enjoy her jumper. [wpdevart_youtube]m5YZ3MGz4F4[/wpdevart_youtube]
Continue Reading4 & 5 Month Photos Updated
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 […]
Continue ReadingSleep Training + Noise Cancelling Headphones
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, […]
Continue ReadingTeething is Fun.
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 […]
Continue ReadingLetters to Freya: God Jul Min Datter
Dear Freya, Today is December 24, 2016 – Christmas Eve – and we will be celebrating your first Christmas this year. I cannot express adequately in words just how happy we are to have you here with us to do so, but to say that we are thrilled would be an over simplification of said […]
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