brothers – Through the Lens of Motherhood

Tribute to Kaper

This weekend we had a fantastic day celebrating our little guy Kaleb at the Labatt Family Heart centre’s siblings conference. the day focused on the siblings of our heart kids and gave them a chance (for once) to be the centre of attention and the focus of our appreciation. It isn’t often that we goContinue reading “Tribute to Kaper”

Kids!

Kids. They are those amazing little creatures that awe us at every turn with their sweet hugs, powerful love and amazing cuteness and then seconds later make you wonder what the heck was wrong with you when you chose to have kids?! The boys, on occasion declare a truce that lasts long enough to makeContinue reading “Kids!”

Boys!

As a woman who was raised with only a sister there are things that come as a surprise to me; and the surprises come on an almost daily basis. Who knew that ‘poop’ could be an always entertaining conversation around the dinner table? Or, that ‘potty time’ could turn into quality time of discussing theContinue reading “Boys!”

Boys

The beauty of boys can sometimes get lost on me, I love them, they are wonderful, but do I really understand what having two boys means? I am starting to clue in, every once and a while (about a thousand times a day!) it hits me… I am the mother of two boys. Let’s startContinue reading “Boys”

Brotherhood

I have spoken before about the mysteries that hide behind the male bonding that is the brotherhood. Today I hear crying from the basement, I went to investigate… and though the room was a terrible mess with all the toys stacked high on the couch, Kaleb and his tearful bids for help were not toContinue reading “Brotherhood”

Is it a male thing?

I am wondering… what is the deal with cars, trucks, buses, trains, planes, helicopters, motorbikes, bikes, scooters, wheels, tires, motors, anything that moves really… ? Is there something innately male that I am missing? Josh looks at this picture and could care less that he’s the star of the shot, or that Daddy is thereContinue reading “Is it a male thing?”

Rules of Engagement… (No Moms allowed)

Boys…. Oh how different they are, and they are so determined to make sure that I know each and every difference this week. The fights for example… is it necessary to punch, push and bite to get the point across? Oh yes, it really is… when you are a boy. There are rules, rules thatContinue reading “Rules of Engagement… (No Moms allowed)”

Dreaming of Neverland…

When the lights go out at night, no matter how tired I am I end up lying there and my brain won’t shut down. I envy those who can lie down, put their head on the pillow and simply sleep. If that is you, I want you to know how lucky you are, you probablyContinue reading “Dreaming of Neverland…”