It's hard to believe that it's been almost eight years since that night... I'd showered, waddled back into the bedroom, gotten into cozy pjs, and penguin rolled onto the bed. A little while later (around 9pm) I told Shawn that I was pretty sure I'd just wee'd myself! Turns out that was my water breaking, … Continue reading Motherhood – challenging, terrifying, exhausting… and a privilege I’m eternally grateful for
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Super early parenting… how did they do it?
It was 1981. He rocked an afro, à la The Jackson 5. She had cut her long hair for the first time (real hardcore too - all the way from bum-length to a short pixie cut). They were young, they were starry-eyed, they were beautiful, and they had just gotten married. And just one short … Continue reading Super early parenting… how did they do it?
Our little ballerina’s first “big girl” exam results and photos
Last Thursday, we received Zee's grade 1 ballet exam results and photos. And we are so, so proud of this little person! This was her first - as she put it - big girl exam, the first exam where they're given marks on the different aspects of each dance they perform. As if that in … Continue reading Our little ballerina’s first “big girl” exam results and photos
An early decision, and the other reasons why we only have one child
A one child family is really a strange phenomenon to some. "Really? You just have the one?" "Shame, she must be so lonely." "Don't wait too long, its not nice to have a big age gap." "So, when's the next one coming?" "You should tell mommy and daddy to get you a brother or sister." … Continue reading An early decision, and the other reasons why we only have one child
So… How old are you?
Remember when we were kids, and someone would ask, "how old are you now?" Excitedly, proudly even, we'd answer, "nine, and I'm going to be ten in four months!" I was reminded of those days during the holiday. There were two older girls where we were staying, who were really sweet to Zee. Chatting to … Continue reading So… How old are you?