I'm not quite sure of what to say.I'm feeling tired and uninspired today.The cows in the fieldare not where they're supposed to be.The toddler is high from her birthday party.There are toys and toys all over the place.I haven't even had time to put make-up on my face.This NaBloPoMo post is the worst one yet.I should have used the prompt if I knew what was best. … [Read more...]
NaBloPoMo Day 12: Training Kids is Like Training Dogs
Those were not my words, by the way!Before I get a million hate letters, listen to what I have to say. A wise and experienced father recently told me that he has learned a lot about raising grandchildren from Cesar Millan. Yes, from Mr. The Dog Whisperer himself.The whole conversation started with me coming in to pick up my toddler after a day of teaching.Me: Hi, Honey! Were … [Read more...]
NaBloPoMo Day 11: 11/11/11
Remembrance Day (or Veterans' Day) is a day when we remember those who fought for our freedom. The many men and women who risked their lives for their nation will always be remembered and appreciated.Remembrance Day is also a day I will never forget, because it's the day Little One entered our lives. She was born three months too early, but wanted to make her presence known in … [Read more...]
NaBloPoMo Day 10: You Know You Ain’t in the City No More When…
You know you're no longer living in the city when:* You wear your really cute Steve Madden shoes to pick up a parcel at the General Store and you end up getting them all mucky because there's nothing but mud here after it rains.* You realize that other drivers on the road are waving and honking their horns at you because they're offering a friendly "hello"/acknowledgement and … [Read more...]
NaBloPoMo Day 9: Why the Internet World Amazes Me
Three years ago today, I was on bed rest at Mount Sinai Hospital. I remember being sad that I couldn't enjoy my pregnancy like most moms do. I would never become hugely pregnant. I would never experience my last trimester. Instead, I had to spend my days and nights on my back so my baby wouldn't arrive too soon. I was six hours away from my husband, family, and my home. To be … [Read more...]
NaBloPoMo Day 8: The Outcast
Before I got married, I was one of the "single friends" amongst our group. After I broke up with my ex-boyfriend of five years, I vowed not to get into another relationship right away and that I'd take a break from dating. I didn't mind hanging out with my married friends, but when you're between boyfriends - Oooh! Let me rephrase that! When you're between relationships, … [Read more...]
NaBloPoMo Day 7: Social Outings with Kids
I admit that before I had a child, I was one of those people who often was annoyed, irritated, aggravated and disgusted when people brought their kids to social events and their kids would be loud, screaming, and poorly behaved. I am ashamed to say it, but it really, really bothered me.It still bothers me.I feel like the most awful parent in the world saying that screaming, … [Read more...]
NaBloPoMo Day 6: Prompts
Not even a complete week into NaBloPoMo and I'm already delving into the NaBloPoMo prompts. With BlogHer, they have posted prompts for each day and weekends are for free-writing. I've been participating in NaBloPoMo for past few years, and I have never needed a prompt. This year, however, I'm finding it a challenge to come up with things to write about.For those participating … [Read more...]
NaBloPoMo Day 5: Toddler-isms
Toddler: "Soon it will be my birthday, Mama?" Me: "Yes! Next week you will be 3!" Toddler: "And, is we goin' to have a party? Is we goin' to have a Dora cake for meeeee?" Me: "Yes! Then next month will be Mama's birthday and then Christmas!" Toddler: "I want to be a princess for Christmas. Is Santa going to give me candy?"Me: "I had my very first fight with YOUR … [Read more...]
NaBloPoMo Day 4: Time
As a child, I never thought much about it.As a teenager, I thought I had lots of it.As an adult, I realize I need more of it.Time.Because our days are so busy and chaotic, I rarely have time to sit down and reflect. It just hit me today that our "baby" is going to be three years old a week from today. Three years old! How did three years just fly by before my eyes? How did … [Read more...]
NaBloPoMo Day 3: Stress
ArtsyTeacherMom: Holy ****! Were you always this stressed out when you lived in the city? You're a pretty high strung person, eh?Me: Hmm...Not really. At least I don't think so. In the city, I just commuted to work, taught all day, went to the gym, had dinner, and did the same thing over again the next day. Now, I have to take care of every fricken thing in this house, raise a … [Read more...]
NaBloPoMo Day 2: It’s So Hard to Love You
In my early adult years, I've witnessed loved ones struggle with addictions. Whether it be a friend with a food addiction, a drug addiction, alcohol addiction, gambling addiction, sex addiction, it was something I could never really grasp or comprehend. Not being able to understand lead to not being able to help these loved ones or properly "be there" for them...without … [Read more...]
NaBloPoMo Day 1: Frustrated
It's November! The leaves have already changed their colours and the trees are almost bare. The air is getting cooler. My toddler is turning another year older.It's also NaBloPoMo time! Each year for the past few years, I have participated in National Blog Posting Month. Each day in the month of November, I write a post. It's been quite the challenge. Blogging every day … [Read more...]
NaBloPoMo Day 30: Married With Secrets
Hubby and I got married in 2006. One would think that after being married for a few years, we'd know some very important facts about each other.On the weekend, I discovered a very important fact that my husband conveniently forgot failed to tell me! Yes, people! He's been holding out on me and this secret can potentially change our lives as we know it.My husband can … [Read more...]
NaBloPoMo Day 29: Tangled
Many of us are familiar with the story of Rapunzel. You know the fairytale. Young girl is trapped in tower, hidden from the world outside her. Dashing young man comes and rescues her. Blah, blah, blah.Disney has put a twist on the fairytale of the young girl stuck in her tower and striving to find independence. Though the story is simple and all the classic Disney … [Read more...]