Thanksgiving in Canada is celebrated much earlier than our neighbours south of the border! This year we spent Thanksgiving at our Aunt Lori and Uncle Ralph's cottage in Sydneham, Ontario. Not only do they have a beautiful home that backs on to a private lake, they have their fair share of animals that Ethan enjoyed visiting. Being off grid this weekend allowed me to reflect on this past year. Here are ten things for which I'm thankful for. My country. As the rest of the world . . .
Bye Bye Boobie: Adventures in Weaning
This week I decided to wean Ethan from breastfeeding. And I did it COLD TURKEY. I started to recognize the subtle signs of readiness: using my nipples as a chew toy and my cleavage becoming a dustpan of sorts for crumbs and food leftovers. I knew this day would come but I didn't realize how sad I would be to give it up. A Short History I always knew I wanted to breastfeed but while it may look natural, no one really tells new moms just HOW HARD IT CAN BE! After Ethan was . . .
Ear Candy: My Favourite Podcasts
I was late to jump on the podcast train. While on maternity leave, I first started listening to podcasts during late-night cluster feeds and mountains of laundry. The presence of human voices made new motherhood a little less isolating. As a result, I was hooked. Podcasts are fabulous resources that have the ability to educate, entertain and refocus your brain. Not only are they easily accessible but you can listen to podcasts anywhere. Whether you are going for a walk, commuting . . .
Family Sundays at the AGO
It's a brand new week and unfortunately, it looks like the weather in Toronto has no plans of improving. Luckily, there are many great events going on in the city. Yesterday, my family and I checked out Family Sundays at the AGO and it was AMAZING! Here`s a look at our day. The Space We started our adventure in the Dr. Mariano Elia Hands-On Centre, a large space where children and families engaged in a number of different activities. At the centre was a table where children were . . .
Welcome back Auntie Flow: Yenta Talks Periods
If you were paying close attention to the title of this post, you can tell already we are going to get a little personal. You've been warned. So. Let's talk periods. I suppose all good things must come to an end. As I've been slowly weaning the little man off the boob, I started feeling the all too familiar symptoms Irrational anger and hunger The roller coaster of emotions The need to nap every five minutes Feeling bloaty, crampy and . . .