Four fun-filled animal parks to visit this summer

Four fun-filled animal parks to visit this summer

As the weather begins to warm up (finally!) and people are slowly heading out of their homes, I thought it would be a perfect time for my little monkey and I to visit and get to know some other animals. There are many wonderful places around Calgary, for families to...
For the Heartbroken Parents

For the Heartbroken Parents

For Heartbroken Parents: I See You, I Acknowledge You, I Care About You. A message from Nathan  Mother’s Day came and went and Fathers’ day is right around the corner. Many people either called their mothers or were lucky enough to spend some time with them. Others...
When People Ask Me “Where’s Mom?”

When People Ask Me “Where’s Mom?”

Sometimes I find myself in situations where people make assumptions about Nanette and I. When People come right up to us and ask, “Where’s Mom” “Where do they come from?” “If only they had a real woman to raise them”. You may have heard...
My Child Calls Me Mommy!

My Child Calls Me Mommy!

Time for another Nathan rant that I just need to get off my chest! My child calls me mommy all day long. Has this ever happened to you? Nanette will call me mommy throughout the day and night. And while I don’t think I have an especially womanish figure (post-natal...
Can I Wrap You Up In My Love?

Can I Wrap You Up In My Love?

Baby-wrapping with Nanette If you have been following my journey for a while, you know how much I love cuddles from Nanette (When she decides she is ready to give them). So, how do I soak up all her cuteness throughout the day? Easy: Baby-wrapping.  ...
Panic or Bonding Time?

Panic or Bonding Time?

Stuck at home? We’re all in this together…separately.  I can’t believe how quickly the world has changed in just over a hundred days. Wasn’t it only yesterday that I would bring Nanette to the park, to play on the slide and sandbox with her favorite toys? I was...