tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631634189597607181.comments2023-10-21T05:14:32.007-07:00Mama in the CityAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14251956834955281101noreply@blogger.comBlogger3008125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631634189597607181.post-82918445708353014202013-11-10T18:24:17.965-08:002013-11-10T18:24:17.965-08:00The cost is very reasonable in Vancouver hourly. B...The cost is very reasonable in Vancouver hourly. But, when you consider the monthly costs, it can actually get quite pricey. It's important to check for reputable daycares and do comparisons because costs will be similar, but level of care will not.Daycare Advisorhttp://earlylearningpoco.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631634189597607181.post-21196749173258114892013-11-05T22:16:06.571-08:002013-11-05T22:16:06.571-08:00I was surprised to learn the same about your blog-...I was surprised to learn the same about your blog--- I loved it.I am a big fan of your blog.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thekidscastle.ca/welcome/" rel="nofollow">childcare north shore</a><br /> sinngh160http://www.dowebsiteseo.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631634189597607181.post-84461569949408998442013-10-29T11:49:56.859-07:002013-10-29T11:49:56.859-07:00I was wondering if any of the parents that applied...I was wondering if any of the parents that applied for 2013 can comment on what happened with their child's waiting list. Was there any success with the waitlist? Our son is going into K starting September 2014, and it sounds as though he will be in a lottery for ER, so we are discussing backup plans just in case. Would love to hear back on what happened with this year's K classes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631634189597607181.post-9184194340208162232013-08-22T02:02:58.352-07:002013-08-22T02:02:58.352-07:00Great post. Thanks for sharing this to us and keep...Great post. Thanks for sharing this to us and keep posting. This will really help parents in choosing the best child care. Davehttp://www.appletreedayschool.com/blog/top-rated-child-care-center-san-antonio/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631634189597607181.post-11160333962954872902013-08-02T09:13:37.219-07:002013-08-02T09:13:37.219-07:00This is a bit off topic... but as I'm the firs...This is a bit off topic... but as I'm the first to have a baby of both my parents and my in laws I haven't experienced labour or the hospital experience yet. When my youngest sibling was born my dad took me and my siblings to meet him but no other family waited or saw the baby until my mom was back at home a few days later. Is it still appropriate now that woman rarely stay more than one night in the hospital after the baby is born to ask for no one to visit until we are back at home? My in-laws and I have a tense relationship as is and them being at the hospital both during or after is my biggest fear of childbirth!<br /><br />I also loved your post. I saw magazines reporting on her labour story before she'd even had the baby!Kristinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631634189597607181.post-86892520715825659122013-07-25T14:05:21.239-07:002013-07-25T14:05:21.239-07:00I LOVE when you post about your work. I also feel...I LOVE when you post about your work. I also feel the same way about this. Just too much. As you know, the experience of birthing in all aspects can be very unpredictable and I felt like there need to be space for that all to unfold without such high expectations. Reading your post, I was reminded of just how lucky I was that both of my girls came over a week before my due date, both in fast labour and delivery, and as the sun was coming up on each day. No one but but my husband and I knowing what was going on, really. It was so great to then call our family and announce our girls, when we were ready! Awe Baby LOVE! Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17040974899152167390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631634189597607181.post-52746134891820356432013-07-24T13:55:19.160-07:002013-07-24T13:55:19.160-07:00I feel sorry for her too. That said I also give he...I feel sorry for her too. That said I also give her MAJOR credit for everything she's done over the past few days. I hope she can now relax and enjoy baby George in peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631634189597607181.post-58854712162785025932013-07-23T09:59:19.352-07:002013-07-23T09:59:19.352-07:00Like you, I feel a bit sorry for her. It was repo...Like you, I feel a bit sorry for her. It was reported this morning that her hair stylist was seen heading into the hospital. Imagine the pressure of also having to look good leaving the hospital. I know I still looked pregnant and left in my lulus. <br />I only wanted my hubby in the room for my labour and I asked family members to only come to the hospital after the baby was born.<br />Great post. I always love reading your blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15479218145921512834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631634189597607181.post-49661247372003814722013-07-22T21:23:35.127-07:002013-07-22T21:23:35.127-07:00Standing in a line to buy food I saw a magzine cov...Standing in a line to buy food I saw a magzine coverage with her being pregnant. Since then I've basically tried not to read or look at articles about her pregnancy because I felt that it must be horrible to be going through pregnancy and for the first time and having it so publically discussed. Much like you wrote here. I wish more people felt this way so that she could have the privacy she should get. I hope that they get to hide away from all the camera lens and nosey people for a few weeks as they adjust to their roles as parents. :) Wonderful post. Brewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03681564759335149991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631634189597607181.post-64826876090353790882013-07-22T18:09:17.577-07:002013-07-22T18:09:17.577-07:00Great post sis. I was thinking the very same thin...Great post sis. I was thinking the very same things this morning as I woke up to reports that she was in labour. The media loves to distract us from real issues by invading famous people's personal lives. I did a poll on the globe and mail about my anticipation, clicking NO for "do you care about the royal birth". 75% of readers agreed with me! And just think how it was the crazy tabloid media that chased down princess Di causing her car to crash. No boundaries. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08465112145245772000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631634189597607181.post-69375281735087972302013-07-22T12:20:41.119-07:002013-07-22T12:20:41.119-07:00I feel the same way! I know she is a public figure...I feel the same way! I know she is a public figure but I feel so bad that so many people are obsessed with this. I found out this morning that she is expected to go to the hospital steps the day after having the baby to show the public! <br /><br />I'm sure you have some horror stories about families in the waiting rooms! We've been pretty clear both times that we did not want to have anyone waiting for us. It's important to me that we get to experience the birth of our children without any pressure! Although when Elise was born, a friend of the family was texting my mom to see if she should just show up and wait for her to be born. A friend of the family but not a personal, close friend to me! We were a bit shocked, but luckily, she did not come to the hospital. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07557351008969528273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631634189597607181.post-38236294150205766022013-07-22T11:57:10.138-07:002013-07-22T11:57:10.138-07:00I was just saying the same thing to my sister! So...I was just saying the same thing to my sister! So much pressure! I hope that they can block all that out & enjoy this intensely personal experience as individuals & as a couple.Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08130444581376318329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631634189597607181.post-64172960825605267392013-07-21T21:25:36.539-07:002013-07-21T21:25:36.539-07:00we had a bed time routine...a nice relaxing peacef...we had a bed time routine...a nice relaxing peaceful one until oh about 4-5 days ago. Max goes BERSERK if he hears "bath" ..and then during bedtime routine he's crying the entire time. it all just changed in one day with no significant events. it'l always somethingmazoolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11106906666058689965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631634189597607181.post-11136579260929367332013-07-17T23:19:10.658-07:002013-07-17T23:19:10.658-07:00Yes, we have a bedtime routine but it doesn't ...Yes, we have a bedtime routine but it doesn't sound as delicious as your post! Its usually a chaotic rush for baths, toothbrushing and finding pyjamas! ; ) I do love the part when I get to lie down and read stories though...and even more I love bedtime kisses and I love yous!. Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17040974899152167390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631634189597607181.post-1942847803320365222013-07-17T07:49:23.242-07:002013-07-17T07:49:23.242-07:00Mabela the Clever is one of my personal favourites...Mabela the Clever is one of my personal favourites and I think my kid likes it too! It's based on an African folktale.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631634189597607181.post-78641762725788392642013-07-14T20:21:40.330-07:002013-07-14T20:21:40.330-07:00what a cutie...even if she was up past her bedtime...what a cutie...even if she was up past her bedtime! ; ) Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17040974899152167390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631634189597607181.post-53471509086318834402013-07-13T16:22:43.881-07:002013-07-13T16:22:43.881-07:00Hi Ariana, thanks for the comment. Totally small w...Hi Ariana, thanks for the comment. Totally small world that you know Heather too. I bet she would find that funny (and awesome!). We are reading 'Mrs. Bindergarten Goes To Kindergarten' right now and I have to say, I'm totally digging it ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14251956834955281101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631634189597607181.post-10771767955631625272013-07-13T02:02:19.892-07:002013-07-13T02:02:19.892-07:00Funny - I know Heather too, from when we lived in ...Funny - I know Heather too, from when we lived in Vancouver. We won one of her giveaways, actually. Small world indeed. We are big readers in our house as well, and like you, we opt for buying loads of books, and later swimming through the stacks at bedtime. What are some of your favourite kids books, Andrea?Ariana Lyriotakishttp://nikoandnonnie.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631634189597607181.post-73665240619103870442013-07-12T11:03:34.582-07:002013-07-12T11:03:34.582-07:00LOVE the pink baby Chucks. I can't believe she...LOVE the pink baby Chucks. I can't believe she's a toddler already!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11901921122145191694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631634189597607181.post-20599142930350113072013-07-09T20:01:38.738-07:002013-07-09T20:01:38.738-07:00I love the time I get to spend with my kids. Havi...I love the time I get to spend with my kids. Having the summer off means bike rides, swimming and lots of time to be together. At times tiring due to sibling bickering, but overall worth it.<br /><br />Also love iced coffees. My hubby just made me one tonight.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15479218145921512834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631634189597607181.post-10641929959471565532013-07-09T18:59:30.839-07:002013-07-09T18:59:30.839-07:00I feel the same - no time for complaining during a...I feel the same - no time for complaining during a Canadian summer! <br /><br />I love not wearing socks! And getting dressed to go outside in less than 10 minutes :) I also love riding my bike and sitting outside on the patio. Summer is so fantastic. <br /><br />There's a lot of cute in this post. Congrats on your beautiful niece! Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17543470836362543359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631634189597607181.post-7290679468219330422013-07-09T15:54:23.436-07:002013-07-09T15:54:23.436-07:00Could Josie be any cuter - that outfit is adorable...Could Josie be any cuter - that outfit is adorable! <br /><br />Yay summertime - love me some iced coffee too!Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631634189597607181.post-31235946251849107242013-07-07T07:29:45.158-07:002013-07-07T07:29:45.158-07:00We have a house with a big yard, in the summer we ...We have a house with a big yard, in the summer we usually have a really small water table, a little kid pool and a hand me down swingset from the grandparentschantenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631634189597607181.post-35997581685430244542013-07-07T07:25:48.592-07:002013-07-07T07:25:48.592-07:00My sister was my doula also, she didn't make i...My sister was my doula also, she didn't make it either :)chantenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7631634189597607181.post-43817684263541153182013-07-07T07:24:39.149-07:002013-07-07T07:24:39.149-07:00:) I love this story. I just had my second daughte...:) I love this story. I just had my second daughter a month ago and my midwife didn't think I was in active labour. When she showed up at our hotel room I gave birth squatting on the bathroom floor. Midwife just barely made it in time.chantenoreply@blogger.com