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Quote of the Week

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Leah
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I know this is sort of along the same line as last week’s quote, but it complemented my genius quote from last week, that I had to share – as sort of a part two: “Don’t ever mistake my SILENCE … Continue reading →

Posted in Quote of the week, values | 1 Reply

Motherhood Smotherhood

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Leah
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I remember years ago seeing the movie “Stepmom” in theatres (with Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon) 15 years ago. I loved the movie then. I actually love any movie that makes me cry – and this one was no exception. … Continue reading →

Posted in Mother's day, Motherhood, raising kids, step mother, step parenting, Stepmother | 6 Replies

Quote of the week

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Leah
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“Do not line the higher road with chickens.” Great quote – right? I made it up, in case you have never heard of it. I am running a communication group with 12 of my clients. Obviously, given my job and … Continue reading →

Posted in life lessons, Quote of the week, raising kids | 4 Replies

Happy Birthday Zandra B!!

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Leah
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Today Zandra turns 12. Happy Birthday Sweet Pea!! I have known her exactly half her life! It feels good saying that because everyday now I can say she has spent more of her life with our family than without! 12 … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthdays, Zandra | 3 Replies

How do you know?

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Leah
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Recently, some of my clients have been asking me questions like , “how do you know he/she’s the right one.” I guess it’s not unusual. I work with a lot of people (especially guys) between the ages of 16-30 (stats … Continue reading →

Posted in CDF, life lessons, marriage, step family, step parenting, Stepmother, values | 4 Replies

It’s my SITS day!!

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Leah
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Today is my SITS day! For  those of you who don’t know, thesitsgirls.com is an amazing community of over 40,000 women bloggers. Every day they feature a blogger and today is my day! So a warm welcome to anyone new … Continue reading →

Posted in CDF, SITS girls | 56 Replies

Birthday Catch Up

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Leah
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Somebody had a birthday around here the other day, but I won’t tell you who. One big hint is she turned 41. She also has the best family who showered her with love and gifts: Beautiful flowers: An amazing little … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthdays | 2 Replies

Quote of the Week

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Leah
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OK I’m cheating a bit this week. I’m putting up a really long quote. Some might even call this a poem. I choose a quote of the week to have pinned up in our kitchen to impart little words of … Continue reading →

Posted in poetry, Quote of the week, raising kids | 1 Reply

Raffle tickets, anyone?

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Leah
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Our school has a spring fair every year. We live in one of those neighborhoods where the school is very supported: very supported by the parents, tons of volunteering and lotsa money being raised. They spend the money on a … Continue reading →

Posted in daily life, Spring fair, Zach | 5 Replies

Note to self about technology

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Leah
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There are many disadvantages living in a big city. When I tell most people that I live in downtown Toronto, they usually make a face and make comments about traffic and “big city” living. Truth be told, traffic does suck … Continue reading →

Posted in CDF, daily life, Memories, raising kids, values | 7 Replies

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I am a Mom, Stepmom and wife who by day also doubles as a Speech Language Pathologist in private practice. I started this blog because I want to document our journey as a family as we grow, change and continue to “blend” into our blended family. This is the place where I share the amazing adventures of raising my flowers and skids. Click Here for more.

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