September 2010
5 posts
The bonds of motherhood
Today I sit and write, looking for a way to escape my mind, and maybe even my life for a moment. The house is empty and quiet. I know it’s the perfect time for me to start on the piles of school work, that I’ve already been neglecting…but somehow, I just can’t get there. The kitchen and dining room tables are a mess, the dishwasher needs to be emptied…and for some...
When is it time for me?
Although life seems to have fallen back into a routine, I’m starting to find that our routines doesn’t include any time for me. As a mom, wife, employee and student, my days are full. Every waking minute is designated to someone else. This morning I didn’t even get to enjoy a coffee. I am longing for the lazy days of summer, but the reality is that they are gone, and I have...
The transition back to school
The past week saw the return to routine in our house. My daughter is settling into Grade Two nicely, I’ve started at a new job, and my return to school was uneventful. With having such a busy life, I have found the key to success is being organized and finding a routine.
When my daughter was in Grade One, I decided that I had to be SuperMom. I put a lot of pressure on myself to make...
And so begins another school year
I have waited, and waited for this day for the past couple of weeks. The prepping and planning finally came to fruition this morning. Last night we packed the lunch, picked out the First Day of School outfit, had a bath and went to bed early!!
We snuggled and talked about all the exciting things coming her way this year, and we talked about all the things that were making her nervous. New...
How Quick They Grow
It was almost seven years ago that I held my baby girl in my arms for the first time. We’ve been through lots of “Firsts” together; first roll over, first word, first step, first day of school…but last night was a biggie! Last night was the First Sleepover, at a friends’ house. There have been many sleepovers in the past, but this one was tough. Most of the time...
