My Dearest Bella, Wow, I know it is cliche but the years have gone by way too fast. It seems like yesterday that we were so excited to finally meet you (all 9lbs 10 ounces!) and bring you home to your big brother. Your determination and passion for life has always been there since day 1. I remember that look in your eyes when you were 9 months old and stood up and took your first step. From there you started running and have never stopped. Tomorrow is your first day of kindergarten ... View Post
Breastfeeding Challenges & How To Overcome Them
Despite the best of intentions, breastfeeding does not always go as planned. With a lack of education and support for breastfeeding mothers, it’s very common to experience issues and challenges related to feeding. However, with the proper support, many new mothers can overcome these challenges and go on to have a happy breastfeeding relationship with their baby. Engorgement Engorgement is one of the first issues that breastfeeding mothers can face, and occurs around day 3-5 after ... View Post
Calypso Water Park | Little Lotus Summer of Fun
My kids are huge amusement park and water park fans and have been to many over there last 7, 5, and 2 years of life! So of course they were excited to be invited to Calypso Water Park for a day of summer fun in the sun. We are currently living in Montreal and Ottawa (yes, one week in one city and then we switch to the other) so we pass Calypso at least twice a week and the kids have always been intrigued and keen to visit. We arrived at Calypso on a Monday at 10a.m. for opening and it was ... View Post
Setting Our Intentions & Lifting Other Mamas Up
I remember growing up with a stay at home mother who always had the house tidy, cooked meals regularly, volunteered at our school and chauffeured us from activity to activity. As I moved into my teenage years we had some huge events happen in my family that really shifted our dynamics. I navigated through my teenage years without a lot of guidance from my parents or interaction with what was happening in my day to day life. I know others perceptions may be slightly different and I respect that. ... View Post
Preparing to Breastfeed Your Baby
According to the World Health Organization (WHO,) “breastfeeding is the normal way of providing young infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. Virtually all mothers can breastfeed, provided they have accurate information, and the support of their family, the health care system and society at large.” The WHO goes on to recommend that mothers exclusively breastfeed their babies up to 6 months of age, with extended breastfeeding (along with solids) up to two years ... View Post
Montreal With Kids. Exploring the Botanical Gardens & Insectarium
Montreal is home away from home for my family. My husband and I travelled there often before kids and now with our 3 children we find ourselves there every other week currently for work. Even when we aren't there for work related travel we love exploring this city. There is always something happening, no matter the season, and the city is full of life and fun. We have had a family membership to the Biodome for the last 5 years and my 3 children (ages 2, 5, 7) can tell you about every animal ... View Post
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