Mommy’s Groove

Perhaps I got it from my mother’s rigorous schedule for us kids, but I knew early on that my kids would be the early-to-bed, early-to-rise type. For me, the reasons lie in nature — both the human type and the environmental type. I wake up around the same time every day and want most to be in bed by 10:00 p.m. — sometimes earlier! But happily, the sun follows me, or I it, so aside from being different from the truly social-set, I never feel odd. Perhaps I’m not the best late-dinner party guest, but I’m ok with that. I shine brightest in the daylight!  (more…)

My daughter opted to attend her Dad’s hair cut the other evening. The staff was terrific about giving her a piece of paper, coloured markers and a seat at the “waiting counter”. She busily got to her art project while her Dad had his ears lowered. (more…)

Fifteen days of blissful gazing into the eyes of your newborn, resting, nursing and finding that Zen Momma place reads like an idyllic start to a new life together. But who can actually stay in bed for 15 days?? You’ve got new grandparents clamouring at the door, a bundle of joy to show off and your brain is accustomed to multi-tasking 16 things. Lying-in is not for you, right? Don’t write it off so quickly. (more…)