A Party for Keaton

Keaton turned the big two  years old on Saturday, so of course we just had to have a little celebration at his favourite playground with family and close friends. The photo second from the top was taken at Joe’s Grill, our favourite West End greasy spoon. Yeah, as you can see we’re pretty regular customers, [...]

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My Little Early Bird

As most people who know me well know, I’m an avowed night owl, and proud of it. To me, the nighttime is a series of magical, golden hours, just ripe for creativity, fun and reflection. So what does a lifelong night owl like me do when my child suddenly starts waking up before the crack [...]

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My First Baby Quilt

Well, it’s my first quilt, period. Actually, I think my grandma may helped me make a doll quilt when I was about eight, but the details are a bit fuzzy.  It’s for a dear friend, whose baby was (key word: was – about to be explained in the next paragraph) due December 22nd. It’s inspired [...]

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This Moment

Inspired by SouleMama‘s Friday ritual – a photo, with no words, of a simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savour and remember. Happy Halloween, everyone!

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One!

From this… To this. He sure did grow into his nose, didn’t he? Friday, September 3rd was Keaton Daniel Goodfellow Robertson’s first birthday. Everyone around us kept saying, “Wow, can you believe it? That went so fast!” Yes, I can believe it. It did go fast in some ways, but in other ways, it didn’t. [...]

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BGUDs (Big, Grown-Up Decisions) & Serendipity

A nice, foamy Snakebite (cider and lager) always helps me with my BGUDs. My fabulous Nia teacher, Jasjit, wrote about a great idea in her latest newsletter: to start at the “End.” Enter a state where whatever you’re struggling with is already sorted, handled, completed in the most contented way you could imagine. Sit with [...]

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Sewing & Stuff, Recently Completed.

Okay, so let’s get back to basics. I originally started this blog to chart my progress as I learn how to do various crafty things while I’m on maternity leave. I’ve veered off from that somewhat (I’ve never been very good at sticking to one thing), but for today’s post I’m going to bring it [...]

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Latest Crafty Attempts (Key Word: “Attempts”)

Between Keaton’s teething and ear infection (poor little gaffer!) and some recent, stressful BGUDs (Big, Grown-Up Decisions – more on that in a post-to-come this week), the ol’ craft pile has been languishing a bit. I had my little ironing board, cotton stuffing and some fabric out in an attempt to cut pieces to sew [...]

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The Days Are Long, the Years Are Short

Keaton, totally mesmerized by a tank of assorted sea creatures at the Vancouver Aquarium last weekend. Sometimes I forget that Keaton won’t always be this little. A small nugget of baby that I can just pick up, snuggle, put in the sling, and dance around the room with. A little fella happily nursing away in [...]

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This Moment

Inspired by SouleMama‘s Friday ritual – a photo, with no words, from the past week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savour and remember.

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