Dear Claire,
Today I was overwhelmed by the kindness of others.
Right now, I'm working with a young girl, who is living in awful conditions. She has lost over fifteen pounds in the past two months, not because she is dieting, but because she can only afford to eat one meal a day.
Now that I have you, it's just unbearable to see young girls living like this. I can't help but imagine what I would do, if suddenly, you were forced to live like this.
In speaking with this girl, I learned that she needs some winter clothing and a few things for her house - a pillow and a blanket. I know that she needs more, but is too proud to ask.
I quickly posted her needs on my 'Facebook' page and within minutes, several people contacted me with everything from clothing, to food and giftcards for this young woman.
So, whenever you're with a group of people, or watching the news, and everything is doom and gloom, remember that is not the whole truth. The truth is that, time and time again, people are good.
I know that you will know this instinctively. Because, you, my sweet little girl, will be good too.
Love Mom
Thanks to all those who are helping :)
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Someone To Look Up To
Dear Claire,
I don't know what things will be like when you're a bit older, but right now, it seems really hard for young girls to find a decent role model.
Obviously, there are amazing young women out there doing amazing things, but they seem to get a pin-head of media attention while the women who are spiraling out of control, are on the front page of every magazine.
However, once in a while, along comes a woman who graces the covers of magazines because of her talent, humility, and grace.
Enter Kate Winslet.
Most important, Kate is one sheer force when it comes to her acting chops. I mean seriously, she's been nominated for SIX academy awards and even won for best actress. The best part about Kate, is that she takes on serious roles. She's not afraid to play kind women, lost women, cruel women, broken women. Love her.
Kate is also fantastic because she's comfortable and honest about her body. So many women, especially ones in the public eye, force themselves to remain rail thin, and after awhile, they really all seem to look alike. Kate is different, she's a natural beauty who has made the decision to remain, naturally beautiful.
And in the spirit of giving and taking advice...I promise to take this nugget from Kate:
"I accept my body. I accept how I am and make the best of what I am given. Children orientate towards examples. That's why I talk solely positive about my body in front of my daughter."
Love Mom
What's your favourite Kate Winslet movie????
I don't know what things will be like when you're a bit older, but right now, it seems really hard for young girls to find a decent role model.
Obviously, there are amazing young women out there doing amazing things, but they seem to get a pin-head of media attention while the women who are spiraling out of control, are on the front page of every magazine.
However, once in a while, along comes a woman who graces the covers of magazines because of her talent, humility, and grace.
Enter Kate Winslet.
Most important, Kate is one sheer force when it comes to her acting chops. I mean seriously, she's been nominated for SIX academy awards and even won for best actress. The best part about Kate, is that she takes on serious roles. She's not afraid to play kind women, lost women, cruel women, broken women. Love her.
Kate is also fantastic because she's comfortable and honest about her body. So many women, especially ones in the public eye, force themselves to remain rail thin, and after awhile, they really all seem to look alike. Kate is different, she's a natural beauty who has made the decision to remain, naturally beautiful.
And in the spirit of giving and taking advice...I promise to take this nugget from Kate:
"I accept my body. I accept how I am and make the best of what I am given. Children orientate towards examples. That's why I talk solely positive about my body in front of my daughter."
Love Mom
What's your favourite Kate Winslet movie????
Thursday, November 1, 2012
A Room of One's Own
Dear Claire,
Every woman needs a room of her own. A place she can go to unwind, to explore something new, to read, to write, to think, and to 'just be'.
A place where you can listen to your favourite song again and again without interruption.
A place where you can sing into your hairbrush without being watched.
A place where you can sprawl out and daydream.
A place where you can create something beautiful.
Last weekend I made a little place for you....
Love you,
Mom
P.S. Our house was built in the 1940's so we have a couple of "funny" closets which have slanted ceilings and aren't really that great for storing much. So...might as well do something fun with them!
Readers - Did you have a special place of your own when you were little?
P.P.S. - If you liked this post, please hit the 'facebook' button below and share it on your facebook page :) Thanks!
Every woman needs a room of her own. A place she can go to unwind, to explore something new, to read, to write, to think, and to 'just be'.
A place where you can listen to your favourite song again and again without interruption.
A place where you can sing into your hairbrush without being watched.
A place where you can sprawl out and daydream.
A place where you can create something beautiful.
Last weekend I made a little place for you....
Love you,
Mom
Empty, Dull Closet
Claire's New "Closet Club House"
P.S. Our house was built in the 1940's so we have a couple of "funny" closets which have slanted ceilings and aren't really that great for storing much. So...might as well do something fun with them!
Readers - Did you have a special place of your own when you were little?
P.P.S. - If you liked this post, please hit the 'facebook' button below and share it on your facebook page :) Thanks!
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Timeless Tuesday - New York City
Dear Claire,
Today there was a wicked storm that has destroyed so much in New York! It has been awful to watch on the news, especially since it is the place that Daddy and I went for our honeymoon.
However...NYC is timeless! The people will, as always, join together, pick up the pieces, and move forward.
I Love You New York...and you too, Claire!
Today there was a wicked storm that has destroyed so much in New York! It has been awful to watch on the news, especially since it is the place that Daddy and I went for our honeymoon.
However...NYC is timeless! The people will, as always, join together, pick up the pieces, and move forward.
I Love You New York...and you too, Claire!
Thursday, October 25, 2012
S.E.X. Part 1
Dear Claire,
I don't know why, but writing this to you is sooo scary! I realize that right now, you're just a little girl, and the "real" sex talks will come later one. But..I kind of wonder if I'd be more likely to tell you the truth while you're little and it feels so far away.
There's so much to think and talk and wonder about when it comes to sex, so this is definitely going to be a series of tidbits that hopefully, you'll take pieces of when it comes to the decisions that you make.
Okay, Mom, breathe.
So...you know I love hanging out with the girls right? I'm always off to "ladies nights" and "book clubs" and really my number one hobby is chatting the night away with my girlfriends.
In all of those hours, and hours, and hours logged, dishing all the dirt, sharing all of our stories and secrets, not one woman has ever said this sentance "the best sex I ever had was in high school".
Just sayin'.
Love you even though you're going to grow up one day.
Mom
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I don't know why, but writing this to you is sooo scary! I realize that right now, you're just a little girl, and the "real" sex talks will come later one. But..I kind of wonder if I'd be more likely to tell you the truth while you're little and it feels so far away.
There's so much to think and talk and wonder about when it comes to sex, so this is definitely going to be a series of tidbits that hopefully, you'll take pieces of when it comes to the decisions that you make.
Okay, Mom, breathe.
So...you know I love hanging out with the girls right? I'm always off to "ladies nights" and "book clubs" and really my number one hobby is chatting the night away with my girlfriends.
In all of those hours, and hours, and hours logged, dishing all the dirt, sharing all of our stories and secrets, not one woman has ever said this sentance "the best sex I ever had was in high school".
Just sayin'.
Love you even though you're going to grow up one day.
Mom
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
Love At First Sight *sigh*
Dear Claire,
Since I'm your mother, you probably know by now that I'm not really a "romantic" person. I find some of it so over-the-top that it makes me cringe and feel icky. It's just not me.
But I do belive, one hundred percent, in love at first sight.
All sorts of people will say "there's no such thing", but they are wrong.
On January 25, 2010, a tiny, naked, precious, baby girl was put onto my chest. I looked down at her and a flood of one emotion came over me - love.
I didn't know you. I had never seen you before. And yet I loved you immediately, I loved you in that moment and in all of the moments since.
Even when I'm tired and impatient. Even when you've said "Mommy" eighty-three times before nine a.m. Even when you put your whole hand in your cup of milk causing it to overflow onto the table and then onto the floor.
I still love you. You are my favourite little girl in the whole world.
And if someone ever tells you "there's no such thing as love at first sight"; just let your heart smile, because you know there is.
Love you forever,
Mom
Since I'm your mother, you probably know by now that I'm not really a "romantic" person. I find some of it so over-the-top that it makes me cringe and feel icky. It's just not me.
But I do belive, one hundred percent, in love at first sight.
All sorts of people will say "there's no such thing", but they are wrong.
On January 25, 2010, a tiny, naked, precious, baby girl was put onto my chest. I looked down at her and a flood of one emotion came over me - love.
I didn't know you. I had never seen you before. And yet I loved you immediately, I loved you in that moment and in all of the moments since.
Even when I'm tired and impatient. Even when you've said "Mommy" eighty-three times before nine a.m. Even when you put your whole hand in your cup of milk causing it to overflow onto the table and then onto the floor.
I still love you. You are my favourite little girl in the whole world.
And if someone ever tells you "there's no such thing as love at first sight"; just let your heart smile, because you know there is.
Love you forever,
Mom
You Love Me, You Really Love Me!
Imagine my surprise when I found out I had been nominated for this blogging award: (so happy!!!)
Thank
you http://www.thecozypinkcottage.blogspot.com for the award
The
Liebster Award is given to bloggers by bloggers. It's given to up and
coming bloggers with fewer than 200 followers. It's a way to acknowledge and
encourage each other, and its a great way to spread the word about smaller blogs
who deserve a larger audience.
Here's what I (the recipient) have to
do:
1)
Each person must list 11 things
about themselves.
2) Answer
the 11 questions that the tagger
has set for you PLUS you MUST create 11 questions of your own for the 11 people you will nominate with this
award.
3) Choose up
to 11 bloggers linking them to
your post.
4) Go to their pages and
inform them of the nominations.
5)
Absolutely NO tag
backs.
6) Remember
to ONLY tag bloggers with less
than 200 followers
Here are my 11 Questions:
1. Name one thing on your bucket list
1. Name one thing on your bucket list
Eeeek - I don't have a bucket list! I'm really bad at thinking ahead...or really good at living in the moment! However...There are many cities I would like to visit (I won't bore you with that list)
2. What is one article of clothing you could not live without
2. What is one article of clothing you could not live without
Comfortable, stretchy blue jeans.
3. Who is your favorite woman of all time?
3. Who is your favorite woman of all time?
If I had to pick just one (not including family members) - Barbra Streisand.
4.What is the worst TV show you have ever seen?
4.What is the worst TV show you have ever seen?
'I was pregnant and didn't know it on' TLC
5. If you could go back in time and witness a historical event in person, what event would you want to see?
5. If you could go back in time and witness a historical event in person, what event would you want to see?
Okay, it's really not that long ago...but I would want to be in the room while Kate Middleton was getting ready for her wedding to Prince William.
6. If you could meet any one in the world who would you meet? (Living)
6. If you could meet any one in the world who would you meet? (Living)
Gloria Steinem
7. If you could change one thing about your country, what would it be?
7. If you could change one thing about your country, what would it be?
That our government would use common sense and think long-term in all that they do.
8. What's the furthest you have ever been from home?
8. What's the furthest you have ever been from home?
I went to Greece for my best friend's wedding.
9. What was the last song you listened to?
9. What was the last song you listened to?
F.U.N.'s 'Some Nights' - This song is so catchy; I love it!
10. If you could buy anything regardless of cost, what would you buy?
10. If you could buy anything regardless of cost, what would you buy?
Private education for my children (even though the public schools are really good in Canada, they're are certain advantages they just can't offer)
11. What's the last thing you ate?
11. What's the last thing you ate?
Chicken Pot Pie and, of course, Diet Coke
Now here are my questions for those I've nominated:
1. Where and when do you usually blog?
2. Who is your current celebrity crush?
3. Who was your celebrity crush when you were a teen?
4. What is your favourite book of all time?
5. If you could re-decorate any room in your house right now, which room would it be and why?
6. Cottage or Road Trip?
7. What is your favourite movie of all time?
8. Romance: Super Cheesy or Super Sweet?
9.If you could improve one thing in your community, what would it be?
10. What is the best piece of advice you were ever given?
11. What is your favourite Reality T.V. Show?
I now pass this award on to the following bloggers...so go check them out too!
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