Category Archives: being a mom

a mother’s dilemma

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Admin

When Ashley was going in and out of the hospital recently, she spent her time munching on koko crunch (provided by the hospital) and watching tv.  Her favourite is the Disney Channel.  Guess which show kept playing over and over … Continue reading →

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Tea Party At School

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Admin

Ashley’s school organized 2 tea parties this week, one on Tuesday and one today.  The tea party on Tuesday was held amongst her classmates.  I decided to pack some party packs for her and her classmates at the very last … Continue reading →

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happy halloween

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Admin

Every time when we are in ToysRus, Ashley would ask us to get her this Jack O Lantern candy bucket.  We didn’t think it was a good idea to get her one since she does not go trick-o-treating. A few … Continue reading →

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the talk

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Admin

When I bring Ashley to the washrooms at the mall or restaurants, I usually choose the squat toilets because I find them to be more hygienic.  There is no need for her to sit on the toilet seat eventhough I … Continue reading →

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love …..

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Admin

how she comes up to me and bargain for a few more minutes to play or watch tv before bedtime. how she pretends to be stuck between 2 chairs and asked me to help her up. the way she sings … Continue reading →

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s-t-r-e-s-s

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Admin

for a week and half

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another conversation with my 5 year old

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Admin

I caught Ashley watching a show on tv over the weekend.  It was on Disney Channel. This was how our conversation went. Me : “What show are you watching, Ashley?” Ash :  “Good Luck Charlie“ Me : “Oh, do you … Continue reading →

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fancy schmancy pancakes

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Admin

I was blog-hopping and came across Jim’s Pancake blog.  He is a cool dad making cool pancakes for his kids.  Here are some of his creations… a giraffe a tortoise Awesome huh?  So, I decided to brighten up the lil’ … Continue reading →

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Thumb sucking

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Admin

Ashley did not like the pacifier when she was a baby because she loves her thumb.  From newborn until about 2 years old, she would suck her thumb often, especially when she wanted to calm or comfort herself.   Also, every … Continue reading →

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I don’t want to go to school

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Admin

Ashley has been telling me that she doesn’t want to go to school.  It is getting more and more often, especially before bed or when we are in the car and about to drop her off.    I asked her why … Continue reading →

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