Category Archives: Family Life

Small Things

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

I’ve been absent for quite some time. I realize it is because I’ve been waiting for something big, or profound to say. Something that would make me, and others, think it was good I took the time to come back. … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Ma Famille, Motherhood | 16 Comments

Seven Months of Motherhood

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

Six months ago both children were reunited as my son moved in, a month prior my daughter arrived – they’ve been home 6 and 7 month respectively. Every time I check my email (rare & infrequent) it is filled with … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Family Life, Frugal Parenting, Lessons Learned, Letters To Myself, Ma Famille, Motherhood, Parenting, Perpective | 15 Comments

Oh, March!

Posted on March 4, 2012 by

March, I am so glad you are here. It hasn’t been anywhere near as treacherous a winter as last, but I am ready for spring. Spring and Autumn for me is where it is at. Mild weather, long walks, no … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Goals, Family Life, Goals | 6 Comments

Popping In To Say Hello

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

I was reading an update the other day from a new adoptive family and oh how I remembered those hard days of adjustment. Traumatized children, no routines, adult bodies in total shock at the – well, demanding nature of it all. … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Family Expansion, Family Life, Motherhood | 21 Comments

Simplicity Lesson – Ask And Ye Shall Receive

Posted on December 30, 2011 by

A few weeks ago I was in the midst of a big fret. I was worried about my children not having family in their lives, not feeling loved by enough people and I was worried about emergencies – who would … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Anxiety, Faith, Family Expansion, Family Life, Journeying, Lessons Learned, Love, Ma Famille, My Chlidren, My Daughter, New Beginnings, Oh so Blessed, People In My Life | 9 Comments

The Assumption Everyone Has Money Part I

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

One of the greatest lessons from my downshifting journey, has been an appreciation that you never really “know” someone’s financial situation; there are people we assume will be “well off” based on their job title, education or family of origin, … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Budget, Family Life, Frugal Parenting, Goodbye Jones', Inventing My Life, Lessons Learned, Ma Famille, Parenting, Perpective | 34 Comments

The First

Posted on December 26, 2011 by

I found key themes have thread through the month, themes which my children teach me again and again… Simplicity – our Christmas was simple. No large tree adorned our home, there were few decorations (a fairtrade nativty set, a small wire … Continue reading →

Posted in Fairtrade, Family Life | 14 Comments

December Goals

Posted on December 3, 2011 by

I can hardly believe it is now December; over the last three months I have hardly blogged, I think because I haven’t felt like I’m capable of writing anything particularly profound, or moving, but I suddenly realized today, that maybe … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Frugal Living, Getting Healthy, Goals, Ma Famille | 14 Comments

At 7 am, Saturday Morning

Posted on November 12, 2011 by

I have been awake for two hours, though I’m not sure I’d define what happened between the hours of 10 pm and 5 am as sleep! The dog has barked so much I have a headache {she’s excited about her … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Life Is Beautiful | 25 Comments

Menu Plan Monday – Family Edition

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

Last nights dinner - veggie thai green curry, rice, cashew salad, avocado & cucumber! My first six weeks of motherhood included a scary food bill, I tried not to let it bother me because as I’ve mentioned before, my focus was on … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Menu Plan, New Beginnings | 16 Comments