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Montreal, QC. Fashionista-at-large, wife, mama-to-be, beauty-lover, book-worm, travel junkie & lover of all things cute and cuddly.

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My roots were driving me crazy, so I decided to change it up a bit with an at-home color. It’s definitely a big change, but why not try something new while I’m stuck at home. What do you think? . . . . . . . . . . . . APRIL FOOL’S!!!!!! 😂😂😂😂 hope I made you smile! . . . . #pinkhair #newhair #newcolor #athomehaircolor #lorealhaircolor #newme #bloggermom #mtlblogger #momblog #mommylife #mymotherhood #momtruths #motherhoodthroughig #stopdropandmom #canadianmom #montrealmom #ig_motherhood #montrealmoms #honestlymothering #aprilfools

Last night, I was up at 3am nursing a grumpy teething Madeleine and my brain was on hyperdrive thinking about the state of the world at the moment 😢 During the day, I don’t have a lot of time to think about anything other than the kids and their needs...but once they’re in bed, my thoughts go into hyperdrive. So, I’m rocking Maddie in the chair and I start to think about all the mamas out there who are worrying about how they can afford to pay for diapers after being laid off. I think about all the mamas who feel like they aren’t doing enough to advance their kids education at home. I think about all the mommies who are nurses and doctors and live with the possibility of being infected at any moment. I think about how upside down the world is right now but how we are all struggling through. Self-isolation can be lonely and it’s even harder for moms who need social contact in order to feel like themselves! That mama who looks like she’s got her shit together on Instagram, she’s up at 3am, nursing her grumpy teething baby and crying about forces she can’t control. Be kind to each other, be kind to yourselves and remember, we’re all in this together 🌈 . #stayhome #stayhomesavelives #stayhomestaysafe #cavabienaller #allinthistogether #chalkyourwalk #momblog #mommyblogger #mommyblogger #mtlmom #montrealmom #canadianmom

Happy half birthday, my sweetie! When the world seems to be upside down, you make it right ❤️ You’ve been our #emotionalsupportinfant through the bad times...your smile lights up the room. . At 6 months, you have 2 little sharp teeth that you use to chew on everything, especially your favorite Sophie Giraffe. You’ve started to eat cereal and today we tried pears 🍐You’ve started to practice crawling by getting up on all 4s and rocking back and forth. Your most favorite song is “Baby Beluga” especially when your sister sings it to you and gives you raspberries. . Nothing makes us happier than watching you grow and we’re so excited to share this milestone day with you amidst all the chaos💗you guys, babies make everything better. . #6montheold #babymilestones #milestonephotography #milestonephotos #lulujo #lulujobaby #babygirl #istayhomefor #cavabienaller #itsgoingtobeokay #bloggermom #mtlblogger #momblog #mommylife #mymotherhood #momtruths #motherhoodthroughig #stopdropandmom #canadianmom #montrealmom #ig_motherhood #montrealmoms #honestlymothering

Like everyone, we are adjusting to this “new normal.” It’s scary, it’s frustrating, it’s downright bizarre. But I did come across some immensely helpful tips, especially when dealing with children. I’ll share them below ⬇️ . 1️⃣ Spend extra time playing. Children will rarely communicate how they are feeling, but will often make a bid for attention and communication through play. Don’t be surprised to see therapeutic themes of illness, doctor visits, and isolation play through. Understand that play is cathartic and helpful for children—it is how they process their world and problem solve, and there’s a lot they are seeing and experiencing in the now. . 2️⃣ Expect behavioral issues in children, and respond gently. We are all struggling with disruption in routine, none more than children, who rely on routines constructed by others to make them feel safe and to know what comes next. Expect increased anxiety, worries and fears, nightmares, difficulty separating or sleeping, testing limits, and meltdowns. Do not introduce major behavioral plans or consequences at this time—hold stable and focus on emotional connection. . 3️⃣ Focus on safety and attachment. We are going to be living for a bit with the unprecedented demand of meeting all work deadlines, homeschooling children, running a sterile household, and making a whole lot of entertainment in confinement. We can get wrapped up in meeting expectations in all domains, but we must remember that these are scary and unpredictable times for children. Focus on strengthening the connection through time spent following their lead, through physical touch, through play, through therapeutic books, and via verbal reassurances that you will be there for them in this time. . #stayhome #stayhomesavelives #cavabienaller #itllbeokay #bloggermom #mtlblogger #momblog #mommylife #mymotherhood #momtruths #motherhoodthroughig #stopdropandmom #canadianmom #montrealmom #ig_motherhood #montrealmoms #honestlymothering

This is all that matters. This is our family. Our unit. Our safe place. This is why we are self-isolating...to keep what matters most SAFE 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 #flattenthecurve . It’s a scary time to be a parent - our pediatrician just closed indefinitely and I had a breakdown trying to figure out how to get Charlotte seen for a new ear infection (thankfully a local urgent care clinic is doing call-in appointments!) Every time Pat goes out to work, or to run an errand, I hold my breath and pray that he isn’t exposed. I know we aren’t amongst the most vulnerable, but what kind of human being would I be if I wasn’t worried about the rest of the population. Please, I urge you...STAY HOME. As hard as it is to stay put, if you continue to expose yourself and others, the outcome will be even harder 😢 #stayhome . I’m not one for doom and gloom, but a health dose of reality and seriousness is much needed right now. My emotions are all over the place: sometimes I want to laugh, sometimes I want to cry, sometimes I want to stare off into space. I promise to keep it real and show all the ups and downs on my IG. We need normalcy in this crazy new normal. So tell me...What IG content are you comfortable seeing right now? . #bloggermom #mtlblogger #momblog #mommylife #mymotherhood #momtruths #motherhoodthroughig #stopdropandmom #canadianmom #montrealmom #ig_motherhood #montrealmoms #honestlymothering

I spent a lot of time thinking of captions for this picture. I didn’t want to sound too cheery because I’m not... and I didn’t want to be too gloomy because there’s enough bad news in the world at the moment. The fact is, I’m scared and nervous. All is relatively calm in my little suburb... but all it takes is one crazy to set things off. There’s crazy underlying tension every time we leave the house, so I’m staying firmly put at home with the babies. Thankfully, I keep the supplies pretty full here so we’re not lacking in anything essential. Hubby had to go do a job today, but otherwise he’s home with us. Both my parents and mother in law are currently driving back home from Florida, so that’s a relief. And hubby opened the hot tub, so we have that as a distraction. Taking things one day at a time, moment by moment, and trying to manage my anxiety as much as possible. . Let’s distract each other with something good! Tell me about all the fun things you’re doing with your families to keep busy❤️ . . #bloggermom #mtlblogger #momblog #mommylife #mymotherhood #momtruths #motherhoodthroughig #stopdropandmom #canadianmom #montrealmom #ig_motherhood #montrealmoms #honestlymothering

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