Instinct - the primal urge to survive - is something I feel we undervalue in our society.  Somehow we believe more in logic and quell our fears, even if our gut is telling us something different.  Yet, how many times do you hear people say “I just knew something wasn’t right”?  Trusting our instincts as […]

Well, the time has come and believe you me, I’ve been putting this off for ages.  I am going to be renovating Having Patience.  I’m shedding my newbie blogging skin and putting together a site that I hope will be as aesthetically pleasing as it is calming for the weary parents out there.
I would love […]

Alright, let’s consider this an impromptu poll.  A few weeks ago we had visitors here for a week, and as inevitably happens with children they needed to do some laundry.  No problem, mi casa, etc etc.  As my sister-in-law was sorting her clothes, she asked very kindly if anyone else had “warms” they needed washed […]

Good Morning!  A while ago you may have read a post about my inability to breastfeed my newborn, and after eight weeks of breastfeeding and bottle feeding at every feeding, my ultimate decision to give it up.  It was tough, and I felt so sad that I just never had a supply for my son.  […]

Sometimes the idea of going outside for a walk is unappealing to a child -they’d rather watch a movie, or colour, or play inside with their toys.  Then again, these little bundles of energy need fresh air and an outlet to release steam.  Next time your little tike is in a funk like this, try […]

Today I have a dark rain cloud over my head and frankly feel just miserable.  I just want to go on vacation - alone. :)  In the last few weeks I’ve been feeling as though I am constantly being treated as a stay at home mom and frankly it’s pissing me off. Of course, there’s […]

I don’t have a lot of time today to write, and there’s a four month old on my lap at the moment.  I’m leaning back so he doesn’t fall over and typing, all the while chatting with my four year old.  I pray for coherence.
I need though to write this, because my dear bloggy friend […]

And it looks like I finally found a way to publish images! Yay!  This is an older pic of our newest addition - but look for some more images in the coming days!

I could say “enough said”, but then you wouldn’t know why I think this.  Yes, it’s great for the environment, and makes your space more beautiful.  There’s more!  Planting and being outside not only counts as physical activity, it’s also stress relief and lets you be with your thoughts even with small children around.  In […]