This past few weeks has been crazy weather wise on the east coast.  From major winter storms to melting mild days then freezing cold temperatures-- we have seen it all.  Post night shift shots I wanted to share which bring me hope for spring!

When I first had Georgia I didn't know what you were supposed to do as a mom. I didn't know what was expected of a new parent. I remember thinking I am not "baby talking" with her; I am just going to talk normal to her straight from the start. When her peers started making … Continue reading Every parent has a struggle… It is how you deal with the struggle that counts →

This is a busy week for me. I have my proposal assignment due in exactly 1 week for school, the harm reduction gala and symposium is happening next Friday & Saturday. I have been working with the best interdisciplinary team on making this symposium a reality this past winter and I am so excited it … Continue reading “The measure of a country’s greatness should be based on how well it cares for its most vulnerable populations.” unknown →

How easy is it to lose that magic? Forget what it felt like to just drop everything and go away for the weekend? ... an impromptu date night?.... Staying up until 2am 'talking' AND sleeping in until 11am?.. Having kids changes all of the spontaneity. There needs to be pre-booked babysitters... You have to wake … Continue reading Keeping the magic alive →

I dont post about my hardships at work for a few reasons 1) It's unprofessional 2) Client confidentiality can be accidently breached 3) Social media and healthcare professionals venting just don't coincide But... On a thread sharing a news artical about a tragedy that happened here in NB some wrote this The news story had … Continue reading What is it that nurses do? →

You know that moment when your about to go into public with your kids and you psych yourself up... Do whatever it is you do to stack up all the patience you have in your personal reservoir so you can do "the whisper" effectively without yelling in the presence of all the picture perfect parents … Continue reading Let’s talk about real life… →

Where do you find patience on those days when you need it most? Pictured above is my two kids fighting over a dirty sock 😐😣 A dirty frigging sock😕 I took Georgia to her speech therapy this afternoon and when she is all done therapy she gets to pick a prize. Squishy bugs, bouncy balls, … Continue reading Deep Breath →

After sleeping all day from night shift and snoozing at bedtime with the kids I am finally getting around to write this post I was inspired to write this morning when I got home from work. What makes a person rich. Dictionary.com defines rich as "having wealth or great possessions; abundantly supplied with resources, means, … Continue reading Let’s talk about what makes life “rich” →

The ability to drink a scolding hot beverage (probably containing caffeine) with little people crawling all over you- WITHOUT burning anyone. The power of counting to three. Hopefully you never get to three.. I've been there a few times and you have to act on it. The magical power of making food half asleep at … Continue reading 10 Skills a Parent Must Master in Order to Survive →

You know why I didn't write a blog post yesterday?!  My kids and I ordered pizza, had a 'pizza party' in the living room, skipped bath time and fell asleep snuggling while watching cartoons.  And I didn't wake up.. I just went to bed with them.  Not picture perfect by any means.  But does that … Continue reading Sometimes it is OK to not be a perfect parent: My take on ‘Mommie wars’ →