The Coming of Spring (Written Feb 1995)

As the sun moves up above the horizon It brightens the northern earth Slowly warming the soil beneath the once icy snow Soon I hear the dripping of water If falls and flows like tiny rivers To big puddle lakes Once frozen soil turns to mud as it thaws Grass grows from brown to greenContinue reading “The Coming of Spring (Written Feb 1995)”

Alone (Written Feb 1995)

They see her from the grass below And wave a welcome hello But she does not see their tries She only sites in the window and cries The world slowly becomes light But to the child it’s still night Such a beautiful day Just slowly slips away People go by, she does not see EverydayContinue reading “Alone (Written Feb 1995)”

And then there where two…

Okay, you are having another child and regardless of the age of your first child there is the concern about how they will react to having to share their parents. You can say that you aren’t worries about how the older child(ren) will react, but it is there in the back of your mind.  WillContinue reading “And then there where two…”

RANT – The Trouble With Childcare

I am not complaining about my current childcare provider – she is amazing and I am so blessed to have her looking after my two boys. I am ranting about the for profit childcare organizations that exist in Canada, which I find absolutely criminal and the fact that these organizations have been contracted by SchoolContinue reading “RANT – The Trouble With Childcare”

Tips for Romance: New Parents

Motherhood can equal better sex. Being pregnant changes our hormones as well as increases the blood flow in our bodies.  This can also increase the sensitivity of sensitive parts. Another thing that changes however, is also our relationship with our partners.  Through continued communication and working through new experiences together your bond can increase.  YourContinue reading “Tips for Romance: New Parents”

Relationship Expectations – Talk about all of the little things

Have you talked to your partner about things that we do, but don’t always think about? Things like cooking, cleaning (dishes, floors, bathrooms, etc.), laundry, shopping for groceries, household bills, etc.? If not you might find yourself slipping into roles that you had never considered for yourself or that you don’t appreciate being thrust into.Continue reading “Relationship Expectations – Talk about all of the little things”