Category Archives: Ma Famille

During The Week

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

For many weeks, before we hit a good, new groove, week days were hard. The pace was tough for us all,  but added to that, the struggle with transitions made them very tough for my son. We all needed green … Continue reading →

Posted in Ma Famille, Motherhood, Parenting, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Gardening and Hiking

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

This weekend was a long weekend, which meant an extra day as a family and while I did go into the office for 4 hrs with the children (we have a pretty wonderful set up/routine, they do 2 hrs of reading and … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Ma Famille, Motherhood, Parenting | 8 Comments

Local Living

Posted on May 19, 2012 by

A very strange thing happened when we moved to this city. We found a little “rural” idyl. Now, I use the term rural loosely. But it feels like it. It is not the area we live in, though a great plan … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, Easy Ways To Make A Difference, Eco Living, Ethical Consumption, Frugal Parenting, Ma Famille, Oh! Canada, Parenting, People In My Life, Personal Responsibility | 4 Comments

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

He Has Been Good To Us

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

I often forget. If I were being honest, I’d say I forget most of the time. I don’t remember as I encourage children to quickly eat their breakfasts, or stay focused as they are getting dressed. I certainly don’t remember … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Lessons Learned, Letters To Myself, Ma Famille, My Chlidren, Parenting, Perpective | 7 Comments

Preparing

Posted on January 7, 2012 by

Today is our last Saturday before the rush of school starts, once again there will be less time for relaxing strolls in parks, finding fun creatures and just being still. My daughter has already lost a lot of sleep worrying … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Goals, Ma Famille, Parenting, Weekending

Help A Family Friday: It’s OK When It’s “Small”

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

Having recently adopted two fabulously wonderful children on one very average charity worker income, with no assistance, no free childcare and special needs which mean extra resources are needed, it can be challenging to think about how to help others. When … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Goals, Giving, Help A Family Friday, Ma Famille, Orphan Care, Parenting, Personal Responsibility | 11 Comments

I Need Three Solutions

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

1. How do I make my 2012 budget balance? So far I’m somewhere between 300-500 short! Second income, or free childcare {aka stay at home parent} where are you? 2. How do I stop my children from running in our … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Goals, Budget, Ma Famille, My Chlidren, Parenting | 21 Comments

Why I’m Happy It Is A New Year

Posted on January 1, 2012 by

There are many many many many things that made 2011 absolutely fabulous… Seeing a photo of my children for the first time Meeting my daughter for the first time Hearing my daughter tell me I was her forever Mummy Seeing … Continue reading →

Posted in Ma Famille, Motherhood, My Chlidren, New Beginnings, Oh so Blessed | 8 Comments