Absolutely no copyright intended...was sent this through Facebook and thought this was an AMAZING photo.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Fun sites
I seem to be doing a lot of pin-ing lately. It's become an addition of sorts...and is totally taking away from what little time I have to blog...thought I would share all the same, 2 sites that I have stumbled upon and LOVE!
Enjoy.
http://www.ikeahackers.net/
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/
Enjoy.
http://www.ikeahackers.net/
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Women Behind Controversial Military Breastfeeding Photo is Fired from her Civilian Job
If you read my post from before, this topic isn't new to you, but this new information might be...
Woman Behind Controversial Military Breastfeeding Photo is Fired from Her Civilian Job
This popped up in one of my FB Breastfeeding Forums and I couldn't believe it...
Thought I would share, feel free to leave your own thoughts and comments here!
Všechno nejlepší ke Dni otců!
I didn't forget, just no time to post.
I hope all the amazing father's out there had a big shout-out from family (and friends) on Father's Day.
My hubby, he was treated with something extra special this year...him and 3 of his best buddies got to go on a helicopter tour locally-and LOVED it!
It was something he has always wanted to do...and was thrilled (and surprised) when his buddy pulled up to the Helicopter Airfield. Yes, I managed to keep it secret, despite having bought the tickets a month ago!
So to my husband, on behalf of his 1.5 children, we all love you, and are so lucky to have you as our hero!
I hope all the amazing father's out there had a big shout-out from family (and friends) on Father's Day.
My hubby, he was treated with something extra special this year...him and 3 of his best buddies got to go on a helicopter tour locally-and LOVED it!
It was something he has always wanted to do...and was thrilled (and surprised) when his buddy pulled up to the Helicopter Airfield. Yes, I managed to keep it secret, despite having bought the tickets a month ago!
So to my husband, on behalf of his 1.5 children, we all love you, and are so lucky to have you as our hero!
Všechno nejlepší ke Dni otců!
To my own amazing father...thanks for the love and support you have given me, my entire life. I am always proud to tell people of my amazing Dad (and grandfather of my children). Love you!
Monday, June 18, 2012
When the small town gets you down...
I'm having one of those days...you know...the one where you wake up, wanting to do something and you realize that, whatever that something is...it's not likely to happen.
Why?
Because you live in a small town.
Now, normally I am fine living in our small town of population 4000...most days I don't think much of it.
This morning though, I wanted to do something with my daughter, something that just involved her and I...
Library-Closed Monday's
Swimming Pool-Closed for the next 6 weeks for annual maintenance
Strong Start-Closed for the summer (and the only indoor playtime available to parents here)
Park-Weather is not very cooperative, and with only one decent park to play at in town, it gets boring after a while.
Beach/Walking trails-Like I said, weather is not very cooperative.
Window Shopping-There is no where to go shopping...
With 4 weeks left to go in my pregnancy, I don't have tons of energy, but I want her to expel as much as possible, and days like these-they are depressing. There's no where to go!
We managed to go out, parked downtown, walked up and down the main street (took all of 20 minutes), stopped in for a treat (counteracted any of the calorie burning I did do) and then walked out onto the dock for a bit before getting rained on.
It's really hard, living in places like these sometimes. It's emotionally draining, feeling so limited, so cooped up.
I just want to do something different.
I am so looking forward to being down island while we wait for this baby...I am eager to be near 'civilization'.
It gets me thinking...how long is it good for us to be here?
Honestly.
There is limited work opportunities for myself.
My hubby's job is very taxing emotionally, mentally...
There is not much available for my children.
Now, I am not trying to knock all small towns, there are great things about being in a small town, and some people LOVE it...and the idea of living in places like Vancouver, Edmonton etc; well that just gets me anxious---too big for me. There is a happy medium though, and that's what I seek.
This small town, I just don't know if I can manage it much longer.
The sad fact, our budget completely dictates where we are able to afford to live. Right now-this is it.
Why?
Because you live in a small town.
Now, normally I am fine living in our small town of population 4000...most days I don't think much of it.
This morning though, I wanted to do something with my daughter, something that just involved her and I...
Library-Closed Monday's
Swimming Pool-Closed for the next 6 weeks for annual maintenance
Strong Start-Closed for the summer (and the only indoor playtime available to parents here)
Park-Weather is not very cooperative, and with only one decent park to play at in town, it gets boring after a while.
Beach/Walking trails-Like I said, weather is not very cooperative.
Window Shopping-There is no where to go shopping...
With 4 weeks left to go in my pregnancy, I don't have tons of energy, but I want her to expel as much as possible, and days like these-they are depressing. There's no where to go!
We managed to go out, parked downtown, walked up and down the main street (took all of 20 minutes), stopped in for a treat (counteracted any of the calorie burning I did do) and then walked out onto the dock for a bit before getting rained on.
It's really hard, living in places like these sometimes. It's emotionally draining, feeling so limited, so cooped up.
I just want to do something different.
I am so looking forward to being down island while we wait for this baby...I am eager to be near 'civilization'.
It gets me thinking...how long is it good for us to be here?
Honestly.
There is limited work opportunities for myself.
My hubby's job is very taxing emotionally, mentally...
There is not much available for my children.
Now, I am not trying to knock all small towns, there are great things about being in a small town, and some people LOVE it...and the idea of living in places like Vancouver, Edmonton etc; well that just gets me anxious---too big for me. There is a happy medium though, and that's what I seek.
This small town, I just don't know if I can manage it much longer.
The sad fact, our budget completely dictates where we are able to afford to live. Right now-this is it.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
30 Day Love Challenge-A Bust
Do you think it means anything, that we couldn't manage to finish our 30 Day Love Challenge?
I hope not.
I mean, it's not that we didn't want to. It's not that we didn't try.
We made it about 14 days.
2 weeks really isn't that bad.
Perhaps it's just the idea of blogging about it that made it hard...?!
We did learn one-very important lesson though...that as much fun as the 'idea' of doing a love challenge (and blog about it) is, what it really should be about is more of the love and less of sharing with the world. (For us anyway). We realized, after sitting down and talking about why it didn't work was this...the added pressure of 'having' to do something took away from 'wanting' to do something.
So our attempt was a bust.
It was fun though, while it lasted, and from here on out...we vow to do what we can, to remind each other each day of our love for one another.
I hope not.
I mean, it's not that we didn't want to. It's not that we didn't try.
We made it about 14 days.
2 weeks really isn't that bad.
Perhaps it's just the idea of blogging about it that made it hard...?!
We did learn one-very important lesson though...that as much fun as the 'idea' of doing a love challenge (and blog about it) is, what it really should be about is more of the love and less of sharing with the world. (For us anyway). We realized, after sitting down and talking about why it didn't work was this...the added pressure of 'having' to do something took away from 'wanting' to do something.
So our attempt was a bust.
It was fun though, while it lasted, and from here on out...we vow to do what we can, to remind each other each day of our love for one another.
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Happy Birthday My Husband
He tells me today...
"you know that 29 is a prime number?! I am in my prime!"
Yes my love, you are in your prime.
To me-you will always be in your prime.
It was 6 years ago, that he celebrated his 23rd birthday and him and I had just met. We didn't celebrate it together, I wished him well at work...I was just at the edge of falling for him...I just didn't know it yet.
In 6 years we have grown together in a way that, at the time, I never new was possible. I have watched him grow as an individual, I have watched us grow us a couple, and as parents.
I woke this morning with dreams and wishes for him...
I hope that for him, all of his dreams come to fruition, even those he doesn't know he yet wants or needs.
I hope that he is reminded everyday of his importance in this world, and in our (mine, his children, his family) lives.
I hope that he forever reaches for the things he aspires to be.
I hope that he wakes everyday content in the person he is.
I wish for him, every happiness, for I know of no one better deserving.
Happy Birthday my husband, my friend, my love, my partner... thank you for sharing the last 6 years with me, and thank you for choosing to spend the next 'until forever' with me.
And a sincerest 'thanks' to your parents, for raising such an amazing son.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Car Conquest
Well, it's official. We sold our RAV.
It was bittersweet.
We loved our RAV, it was a great vehicle. Oh brother, I feel the wave of mushy emotion come over me...here it goes...
Okay okay. I know...it's not like it died or anything.
The good news...is that we managed to get another good vehicle. Better then that, we managed to pay down $8500 worth of debt.
Now, an entirely different wave of emotions are coming over me.
It's a feeling of (dare I say it) success!
That's right. We have managed to do something really positive for ourselves in the long run, without sacrificing all that much in the end. So what is $8500 in the long run? It was 15% of our debt. It was 1 year of my bringing in a child for childcare.
So what has become the new 'A to B'? A 2006 Ford Freestar Minivan.
How does my hubby feel about officially being a 'minivan' family? He has taken in really well...and loved it all the more when we had one of our best drives home from the south Island with our daughter.
I hate to break it to you Mini-van-haters out there but if you have a family-there is absolutely 100% a reason why these are the ultimate family vehicles.
They are built for comfort. They are built for convenience.
So we have a small weight taken off of our shoulders...we have a new skip to our step...
and when I have more time I let you in on some neat deets from out buying process...
It was bittersweet.
We loved our RAV, it was a great vehicle. Oh brother, I feel the wave of mushy emotion come over me...here it goes...
Okay okay. I know...it's not like it died or anything.
The good news...is that we managed to get another good vehicle. Better then that, we managed to pay down $8500 worth of debt.
Now, an entirely different wave of emotions are coming over me.
It's a feeling of (dare I say it) success!
That's right. We have managed to do something really positive for ourselves in the long run, without sacrificing all that much in the end. So what is $8500 in the long run? It was 15% of our debt. It was 1 year of my bringing in a child for childcare.
So what has become the new 'A to B'? A 2006 Ford Freestar Minivan.
How does my hubby feel about officially being a 'minivan' family? He has taken in really well...and loved it all the more when we had one of our best drives home from the south Island with our daughter.
I hate to break it to you Mini-van-haters out there but if you have a family-there is absolutely 100% a reason why these are the ultimate family vehicles.
They are built for comfort. They are built for convenience.
So we have a small weight taken off of our shoulders...we have a new skip to our step...
and when I have more time I let you in on some neat deets from out buying process...
Monday, June 4, 2012
Breastfeeding 'drama'
Breastfeeding and Controversy, should not be in the same sentence together...
Yet here they are in Military Moms Breastfeeding 'Controversey', an article in Yahoo.
It seems that as of late, breastfeeding is the big hot topic, and pictures, much like this one:
have people taking sides to the 'breastfeeding issue'.
When did breastfeeding become such a public issue? We seem to be talking an awful lot about making other people uncomfortable, it being 'ackward'? Or worse yet--when did it become sexualized?
This is definitely one of those things that Europeans have figured out.
This is a 'to each their own' kind of thing. Some women are more comfortable with a cover, and some don't care...Either way we need to be encouraging breastfeeding for the health of both Mom and baby, and supporting the Mom's that aren't able to for whatever reason.
Breastfeeding is normal. It's how, we as a species-survive. To treat it as anything else is ridiculous.
The key-women need to unit with one common goal-the right to breastfeed how it suits each individual.
Yet here they are in Military Moms Breastfeeding 'Controversey', an article in Yahoo.
It seems that as of late, breastfeeding is the big hot topic, and pictures, much like this one:
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| http://www.time.com/time/coversearch |
have people taking sides to the 'breastfeeding issue'.
When did breastfeeding become such a public issue? We seem to be talking an awful lot about making other people uncomfortable, it being 'ackward'? Or worse yet--when did it become sexualized?
This is definitely one of those things that Europeans have figured out.
This is a 'to each their own' kind of thing. Some women are more comfortable with a cover, and some don't care...Either way we need to be encouraging breastfeeding for the health of both Mom and baby, and supporting the Mom's that aren't able to for whatever reason.
Breastfeeding is normal. It's how, we as a species-survive. To treat it as anything else is ridiculous.
The key-women need to unit with one common goal-the right to breastfeed how it suits each individual.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Canada's First Male Midwife-About Time
Meet Canada’s first male midwife - Health - Macleans.ca
It popped up in my Facebook feed and my first thought was..."it's 2012 and now is the first time we have a graduating male midwife?!"
Okay, so in my opinion, it's taken too long. But better late then never!
I mean after all, if you are not having a midwife, then you are looking at a doctor; and I am guessing that the number of male doctors are probably higher than females. So it's not really a stretch.
For myself, second baby, second midwife-and thrilled about my choice.
I don't plan on having a homebirth, I am most comfortable in a hospital.
So why the midwife at all?
I want constant care, I want someone to be there from beginning to end. I don't want to be stressing when the shift change happens and nurses change (because in most cases, the nurses get you to pushing, the doctors arrive for the 'big show'), I don't want to be hoping that my doctor is in or that he/she doesn't come off a 18 hour shift and decides to pass me off to someone else because they can longer function.
I want the confidence of someone who delivers babies for a living, someone who's goal it is so to have my delivery go as 'naturally' as possible.
I want someone who does haven't a clock on what my body and baby are doing...I want someone who knows that with their support, I am more likely to have a birth outcome that I am happy with then by using drugs and other medical interventions to 'speed the process along'.
The Male/Female thing-to me is irrelevant. If he is good, he is good. End of story.
So welcome to the practice of midwifery, Otis Kryzanauskas!
Thanks for paving the way for other men that are also interested in this field!
Thank you for joining the thousands of Canadian Midwives who have delivered safe and healthy babies into the world!
It popped up in my Facebook feed and my first thought was..."it's 2012 and now is the first time we have a graduating male midwife?!"
Okay, so in my opinion, it's taken too long. But better late then never!
I mean after all, if you are not having a midwife, then you are looking at a doctor; and I am guessing that the number of male doctors are probably higher than females. So it's not really a stretch.
For myself, second baby, second midwife-and thrilled about my choice.
I don't plan on having a homebirth, I am most comfortable in a hospital.
So why the midwife at all?
I want constant care, I want someone to be there from beginning to end. I don't want to be stressing when the shift change happens and nurses change (because in most cases, the nurses get you to pushing, the doctors arrive for the 'big show'), I don't want to be hoping that my doctor is in or that he/she doesn't come off a 18 hour shift and decides to pass me off to someone else because they can longer function.
I want the confidence of someone who delivers babies for a living, someone who's goal it is so to have my delivery go as 'naturally' as possible.
I want someone who does haven't a clock on what my body and baby are doing...I want someone who knows that with their support, I am more likely to have a birth outcome that I am happy with then by using drugs and other medical interventions to 'speed the process along'.
The Male/Female thing-to me is irrelevant. If he is good, he is good. End of story.
So welcome to the practice of midwifery, Otis Kryzanauskas!
Thanks for paving the way for other men that are also interested in this field!
Thank you for joining the thousands of Canadian Midwives who have delivered safe and healthy babies into the world!
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