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Three & Four Month Update

October 29, 2018October 29, 2018Leave a comment

Happy October (it's almost November) It's been a minute since I've had time to post a new blog. I am not even slightly off track with Project 100x30, I just haven't been in a season where I've been able to pursue it like I want to. But, things are still clicking along, slowly but surely! … Continue reading Three & Four Month Update

Moment #54. Have My LapBand Removed

September 26, 2018Leave a comment

**This post contains discussion of medical conditions and procedures in some detail. If that may bother you, I'd encourage you to click off.  I got my period when I was 13 years old and by the time I was 14, we knew something was wrong. I was bleeding for 5-6 weeks at a time, way … Continue reading Moment #54. Have My LapBand Removed

Moment #31. Make a New Friend

September 19, 2018September 19, 2018Leave a comment

Here's a secret. I am usually awkward at making friends and I am sometimes a bad friend. I want to be a good friend. I know I'm capable. But friendship takes effort and care and cultivation and I often find myself wondering what the point is, really. Is it worth the energy? We live in … Continue reading Moment #31. Make a New Friend

My Home Birth Story

September 2, 2018September 3, 2018Leave a comment

Writing out my birth story isn't exactly part of Project 100X30, but I want to be sure that I remember it all. This is a long post, so grab a drink and settle in! It's been six months. I have relived those hours over and over again for these past months, and I feel like … Continue reading My Home Birth Story

Two Month Update

September 1, 2018September 3, 2018Leave a comment

Two months have come and gone already since I began this little project. It's hard to believe how quickly time is clicking along, although I have to admit, my thirtieth still seems pretty far away. But if the speed at which the first six months of my daughter's life has flown by is any indication … Continue reading Two Month Update

Moment #43. Watch the Sun Set

August 16, 2018September 3, 20181 Comment

This past week we had the opportunity to get away for a few days with my family. We booked a lake house, hitched up the boat, packed the entire house (because that's what you do when you have a baby), and headed out in a caravan. I hadn't actually planned on trying to accomplish any … Continue reading Moment #43. Watch the Sun Set

Moment #36. Go to a Concert

August 2, 2018September 3, 20181 Comment

In my family, music is a second language. We have created many of our best memories over the sounds of our favourite artists. We grew up on the energetic highs of Stevie Wonder and the simple timbre of James Taylor. We learned to appreciate the complexity of a double kick bass drum during Austin's scream-o … Continue reading Moment #36. Go to a Concert

Moment #46. Forgive Them All

July 21, 2018September 3, 2018Leave a comment

It's late at night and I really should be sleeping. Sooner than I want to think about, the demands of the day will set in, and I'll pay the price for this in yawns & brain fog, probably drink too much coffee, and feel sick by noon. My mind won't be satisfied, though. For weeks I … Continue reading Moment #46. Forgive Them All

Moment #90. A Letter to Myself

July 15, 2018September 3, 2018Leave a comment

In the book, Girl, Wash Your Face, Rachel Hollis (read my review here!) challenges her reader to write a letter to herself about her tenacity. This action point really stuck with me because I don't consider myself an especially tenacious person. I've been realizing that I think pretty poorly of myself, actually. I don't speak kindness … Continue reading Moment #90. A Letter to Myself

100 Moments: The List

July 13, 2018September 3, 2018Leave a comment

I am a perfectionist. It has taken a lot of self awareness to finally admit that. I expect perfection from myself at all times, in all areas of life. There is no room for failure. So, what happens to me is that I quit living my life. The fear of failure, falling short of that … Continue reading 100 Moments: The List

30th BIRTHDAY

The Big DayFebruary 8th, 2020
11 months to go.

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14/100 Books
8/100 Moments
10/100 Pounds

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  • Moment #92. Start the Foster/Adoption Process
  • Three & Four Month Update
  • Moment #54. Have My LapBand Removed
  • Moment #31. Make a New Friend
  • My Home Birth Story

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It’s such a treat to have Grampa and Nana from Ontario for Bethany’s birthday weekend 💕 she’s also being dedicated on Sunday, so we are extremely glad to have them around for these special moments (also LOLZ at Bethany’s weird headstand phase- I don’t know what the heck she’s doing but she does it all the time and it’s hilarious).
Throwback to teensy weensy Beth bug... I cannot believe it’s been a year almost! This weekend will just be fun birthday pics so here’s a little update on the past month: . This month has been all the magic, with a little craziness. My impeccable sleeper started playing instead of sleeping, our schedule has changed 20 times trying to remedy that... the exhaustion is real (for her and for me). I’m still not sure we’ve got it nailed, but it’s a little better. I suspect she’s in a huge development curve and her brain is just going 100 miles a minute. . This past week we had our first real sickness scare when she contracted herpetic eczema on her hand from a cold sore on her lip. She was miserable, fevered, and in pain for about a week, but praise God she has an amazing nurse practitioner that caught it right away and got us on some antivirals. Now she’s on the mend and we will definitely know what to look for in the future. Time will tell if she’ll have scars on her perfect little hand. 😔 . Other than that we’ve been soaking up every moment and enjoying the amazing growth and development she shows each day- we don’t take that for granted. I think my favourite thing is her little dancing whenever she hears music- we definitely have a little musician in the making. We love The Wiggles, Sesame Street, and Peppa Pig! Mommy is determined to add Disney to that list but she’s a little young yet 😉 Eating is still hit and miss and lately she seems annoyed by the hassle more than she enjoys the food 😂. She loves books and flipping pages and opening flaps. She seems to want to know how real things work and doesn’t find most of her toys that interesting for long. Walking has got to be right around the corner- she stands without help in the middle of the room and leans forward but can’t quite make her feet follow. All my rambling is to say: she’s amazing and wonderful and I am just so blessed to be her mama.
Happy Valentine’s Day to my love ❤️ and to our little love 💕 it is an amazing blessing to have both of you in my life.
E L E V E N M O N T H S ❄️ Hey friends! It’s been a hot minute, but my break from social media is already paying off hugely. I miss all of you, though! I’ve enjoyed catching up on your lives today for a few minutes. As promised, here’s our little monthly update on Bethany- the last one before she is one year old. Don’t talk to me. I can’t handle it. . Bethany (and Bun Bun, her favourite bunny) is doing amazingly. She is standing unassisted for short stints- if this is like her other milestones, she’ll just get up and walk one day with no warning- we can’t wait. She loves to read, give kisses, talk to herself in the mirror, and eat avocados and bananas. She says “Dada,” and can pick him out in photos. She also says “all done” when finished eating. She refuses to say “Mama” 🤨. Sleeping has become a little hit and miss during the day, but praise God our nights are still solid! Beth continues to be the happiest, most content little kid. Our favourite thing to do is put on loud music and dance- she sways and claps and bounces up and down. I cannot wait until I can teach her how to play music with me! What a joy she is and what a pleasure it’s been to be her mama for almost one full year. I love you, Little Miss.
I mean I knew this would be a pointless exercise. Top nine of 2018? Every single moment since Bethany was born. Sorry, everyone and everything else. She trumps it all. Best year ever. 🎉 I have a feeling it only gets better from here. Happy New Year!
This is what winter dreams are made of ☃️ It’s the most wonderful time of the year! ❄️❄️❄️

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