Out of my head and onto your screen.
Repost: This blog post was written for and posted on AlbertaMamas.com By mom Elizabeth Tadman-Kickham I didn’t always dream about becoming a mom. Don’t get me wrong, I was excited to welcome my baby to the world, but I was also terrified to spend a year at home, alone with her. I knew I would... Continue Reading →
Some things you just have to be a parent to understand.
Eight years ago I asked my guitar playing husband to write a song for me... he never did. You can imagine my surprise when I asked for a Mother's Day Blog Post to make up for it, and he came through with flying colours! This Mother's Day Post, written by my husband Mike: I met... Continue Reading →
Mother's Day is quickly approaching and I've got your back! As a new mom (8 months in, that still counts as new right?) I definitely appreciate my mom even more than I already did, and I think you should too. This Mother's Day, tell your mom what she means to you and if you're not... Continue Reading →
Imagine after years of building your career that one day you're dropped into a brand new job in a completely different field, that you have no training for. In addition to having a surprise start date, the first day will be the most physically demanding feat you have ever attempted. There are no holidays, no... Continue Reading →
The first rule of a Mom's Facebook Group is that you can't talk about the Mom's Facebook Group, here's hoping I don't get kicked out. As a new mom I joined a number of local and national groups and let me tell you, the entertainment value is high. While there is a lot of practical... Continue Reading →
It's not like I was astonishingly cool before I had a baby but I certainly wasn't the top notch weirdo I am today. In all honesty, I'm not exactly sure how I pictured myself as a mother, I just know that I have started doing things I never thought I would. I use the phrase... Continue Reading →
Loving my daughter is easy. The first month of being a mom? Now, that's been a bit of a challenge. While perusing Facebook in the wee hours of the morning, with my tiny human holding me hostage by the nipple, I came across a clip from football coach and former ESPN analyst, Lou Holtz's undergraduate commencement... Continue Reading →
And I thought pregnancy was a wild ride! I have come to the conclusion that nothing, literally nothing, can prepare you for labour and delivery. My sister described it as the craziest 24 hours of her life, and I am going to have to agree. In the spirit of my last post, and to spare... Continue Reading →
Creative Betty 