Archive for the ‘growing up’ Category
2.19.11
Last weekend princess and I hit the theaters to see "Never Say Never" ... heard of it???? A film about none other than Justin Bieber. In my household Justin Bieber is king - princess "loves" him. And yes, I said love. I have no idea where she's picked up the ...
Posted in child development, growing up, Justin Bieber, kid friendly events, movies, Saying No | 3 Comments »
11.30.10
Recently I was chatting with Justice Fergie and we ended up discussing my somewhat strained relationship with princess. For the past 2 years or so I’ve felt that princess and I are destined to be arched rivals in this home. She opposes everything I say and do, and generally seems ...
Posted in advice, child development, Daughters, growing up, Raising Girls | 3 Comments »
10.25.10
Like many of you, I'm in a constant battle with my hair. When I want it curly, it's straight and when I want it straight, it's frizzy. There are endless split ends, and my grays are coming in by the droves. I've fought with my hair ever since I can ...
Posted in #GIT, beauty, child development, Daughters, growing up, Hair Disasters, happy mommy, self image issues | No Comments »
8.30.10
Today was a big day for the Fergie household. Not only was Chatterbox entering First Grade, but she was going to...TAKE.THE.SCHOOLBUS. There is just something so drastic about putting your first-born on the bus for the first time; maybe it's the lack of control you have, or the degree of ...
Posted in child development, children, firsts, growing up, school | 6 Comments »
8.30.10
The first week of school went very well! I was nervous and anxious; princess was just fine. She's made a few friends already and loves her teacher. And, we had a homework assignment this weekend.
Tomorrow is the first PTA meeting - so we'll see how that goes!!!
BTW...I've been home for ...
Posted in Back to School, balancing acts, Busy Mom, careers, child development, Daughters, growing up | No Comments »
4.2.10
I just finished watching The Princess and the Frog with my little princess. I know I'm four months late, but I MUST post about my feelings about the movie. (BTW, I was not asked to do a review nor was I paid in any way nor received anything free. ...
Posted in child development, growing up, reviews | 3 Comments »
3.8.10
Giggles turned 4 on Friday! Time is flying. This was a big birthday for her. It seems that "4" is the magic age for a lot of things that are important to her: summer camp, dance classes, the classroom breakdown at school, etc. And while she was looking forward to ...
Posted in birthday, Daughters, growing up, special occasions | No Comments »
2.23.10
Chatterbox lost her first tooth last week! It was a big deal in our house. It was loose for a loooong time and she even asked Hubby to try to pull it out {before it was really ready} and that didn't go over so well! It eventually fell out on ...
Posted in family moments, firsts, funny story, growing up | 4 Comments »
8.26.09
My mom emailed my brother and I today to congratulate us because today (August 26) marks 20 years since we emigrated to from Trinidad to Canada. She thanked us for making this journey with her and for being good kids and bringing her much joy. I uncontrollably burst into tears ...
Posted in growing up, motherhood, reflection, women | No Comments »
6.25.09
Princess is absolutely driving me crazy right now. I am so frustrated that I want to give her back! (Nana…you better come for her soon). She’s not listening and what’s worse is that she’s being really purposeful in her actions, if not outwardly defiant. We had it out last ...
Posted in advice, child development, growing up, mommy guilt, parenting | No Comments »
