Category Archives: Motherhood

To My Little Boy

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

I wish life were easier for you. I wish your past hadn’t left you so traumatized and hurt that you needed to live in a make-believe land. I wish when I told you I was your Mama forever, you didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Family Life, Love, Ma Famille, Motherhood, Orphan Care, Parenting, Parenting Children With Special Needs | 20 Comments

52 Weeks of Happiness: Week Three

Posted on January 20, 2013 by

So much about this week made me understand where my happiness lies. It is found in simplicity. In sitting at the table and colouring with my children. Going for hikes. Cuddling in the morning. Reading stories. Making good food for … Continue reading →

Posted in 52 Weeks Of Happiness, All Things Bright and Beautiful, Family Life, Making and Crafting, Motherhood, Oh so Blessed | 9 Comments

Day 18: Month of Nothing

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

I am not sure how I’ll ever pull myself away. Yesterday was one of those days where I wished time could stand still. There were no luxuries, a small shop was finished {being sick is expensive!}, but we had the … Continue reading →

Posted in $50 Grocery Budget, 2013 Goals, Adoption, Family Life, Month Of Nothing, Motherhood, Oh so Blessed | 8 Comments

Our Best Activity So Far This Week

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

Lately I’ve ended each day asking my children a couple of philosophy type questions like “how do you know you are awake” and “what is the purpose of life”. Their faces are precious as I ask what they see as “very … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013 Goals, Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, Giving, Good For The Soul, Lessons Learned, Ma Famille, Media & Culture, Motherhood | 8 Comments

Day Nine: Month Of Nothing

Posted on January 9, 2013 by

We had a tough night here. My daughter was needing to talk about her life experiences, and I was coughing up a storm {btw thanks to all of you who left recipes for homemade drinks and remedies – I’ve tried … Continue reading →

Posted in $50 Grocery Budget, 2013 Goals, Goals, Home Educating, Ma Famille, Month Of Nothing, Motherhood, Organzing Our LIfe, Parenting, Parenting Children With Special Needs, Purpose Driven Life | 12 Comments

Why I’m Loving My Son’s Mismatched Snow Suit

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

Recently I posted a picture of my little boy running through the snow in his snowsuit. It was taken after we spent a Sunday afternoon at a hiking trail enjoying a nice snow hike. If you look closely, you may … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal Living, Frugal Parenting, Frugal Stylish Clothing, Ma Famille, Motherhood, Parenting, Works For Me | 18 Comments

Year In Review – Part II

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

Earlier in the week I did a bit more of an emotive look back at the year. On a friend’s blog (can I link to it C our J?) I saw more of a real review and I thought I’d join … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Goals, All Things Bright and Beautiful, Family Life, Ma Famille, Monthly Plans and Reflections, Motherhood, Oh so Blessed, Parenting, Year In Review | 12 Comments

Monday Musings

Posted on November 5, 2012 by

I don’t know what to do with this blog. There I said it. I really feel, conflicted at times. I’m drawn more and more to personal finance and simple living again (especially in our current situation) and yet I hear … Continue reading →

Posted in Letters To Myself, Letters To Others, Motherhood | 56 Comments

Life and Homework

Posted on September 23, 2012 by

This year we seem to be hitting a groove with homework. Through trial and error, we are finding what works for our family and also meets the expectations of school. In my children’s previous families, homework was never done.  Because … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Ma Famille, Making lemons out of lemonade, Motherhood, Parenting, Special Needs Parenting | 20 Comments

Gentle Parenting

Posted on September 4, 2012 by

I mentioned yesterday that I have a newfound committment to gentle living. It isn’t something I haven’t been striving to do, but now I understand I don’t want to simply do something gentle, instead I’m hoping to live a gentle life.  I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Being Gentle and Kind, Motherhood, My Daughter, Parenting | 24 Comments