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01Dec

365 Days of Happy | December 2017

If you haven’t already heard about my special project for this year, you’re missing out!
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01Oct

365 Days of Happy | October 2017

If you haven’t already heard about my special project for this year, you’re missing out!
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02Sep

365 Days of Happy | September 2017

If you haven’t already heard about my special project for this year, you’re missing out!
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01Aug

365 Days of Happy | August 2017

If you haven’t already heard about my special project for this year, you’re missing out!
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02Jul

365 Days of Happy | July 2017

If you haven’t already heard about my special project for this year, you’re missing out!
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01Jun

365 Days of Happy | June 2017

If you haven’t already heard about my special project for this year, you’re missing out!
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Instagram vs Reality: Boss Mama in a Pandemic Edit
Instagram vs Reality: Boss Mama in a Pandemic Edition⠀
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This is how we are made to think like we are allowed to feel: Sure, be 'over it' but don't get upset about it—we all feel it. The thing is, I don't just feel 'kind of over it', I feel extreme rage towards the situation I am in and have no control over. I feel genuine rage, sometimes more sadness than anger, but a fiery rage inside me waiting for any little thing to come pouring out and it is exhausting! But I am made to feel like I need to keep it hidden from the world. I can't do it anymore. Bottling up the isolation, the confinement, the guilt, the anger, the distrust, the paranoia, the depression, the extreme longing for the physical touch of friendship, the non-existen non-mom moments. I just can't.⠀
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This is your chance to vent, to let out the frustrations in a safe place (in the comments or by DM), and relieve yourself of even the tiniest of emotions you've been made to keep hidden. LET IT OUT!⠀
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#instagramvsreality #behindthecurtain #behindthecenesofmotherhood #pandemicblues #covidcrazy #astoryofamama #momlife #bossmamalife #bossmomlife #ottawamom #ontariomom #canadianmom #toddlermom #feelthefeelings #emotionsarehealthy #mentalhealthmatters #bossmamadiaries⠀
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We were lucky that our first was so easy to concei
We were lucky that our first was so easy to conceive and carry to term, so I cannot help but feel extra disappointed that I would be giving birth next month had it worked out again on the first cycle, but instead I find my empty womb 😔 ⠀
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So every time we embark on another cycle, that has so far always ended in tears, I try to take a moment to appreciate what I have—a beautiful and wonderful baby girl—before my dreams are crushed and I loose all hope, again, but it doesn't take the pain away. Especially when it starts to affect your marriage, ugh. At what point does it become secondary infertility? ⠀
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For those of you having difficulty conceiving a subsequent child, what keeps you feeling positive without raising your hopes too high?⠀
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#throwbackthursday #longingforthepast #wishingandhoping #mamaadaily #iwantanotherbaby #ttc #secondaryinfertility #ttccommunity #ttcsupport #ttcjourney #ourmotherhoodconnection #ottawamom #ontariomoms #canadianmom ⠀⠀
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This kid is my world. That smile of hers can brigh
This kid is my world. That smile of hers can brighten even the darkest of moments and I am forever grateful. Especially when she runs towards me with open arms and yells HUUUUUUGGG! It is the sweetest thing 😍 ⠀
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We were so lucky to be able to play outside yesterday as a family with the weather being so warm (it was PLUS degrees!). Little miss and her daddy even made a snowman complete with a face and limbs, and boy did she LOVE it! She was even giving it hugs—but this cheesy smile was so much better! ⠀
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Who else got to enjoy the beautiful winter weather this week?⠀
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#thedemontignyadventures #thischildofmine  #letsbuildasnowman #toddlersnowman #winterwonderland #springiscoming #themidweeklife #babysnowsuit #roadcoatcuties #carseatsafecoat #ottawamom #canadianmom #ontariomoms ⠀⠀
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I was able to reopen the studio this week and I am
I was able to reopen the studio this week and I am so excited to get back to work!⠀
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I live and breathe my business, so it has been extra hard to swallow the fact that it has been closed for more than half of the past year. Despite how much I love being able to spend extra time with my daughter and watch her grow into a tiny human with a big personality, it is soul-crushing to know I won't make it through another round of lockdowns. So while our government has offered some of us grants and assistance that help minutely, it won't rescue most of us who quality for it. ⠀
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So I make a vow to spend every damn penny that I possibly can locally at small businesses to keep that money in small business pockets. I challenge you to do the same! Also, because I am curious. What do you plan on investing in?⠀
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#shopsmall #supportsmallbiz #supportsmall #shoplocal #smallbusinessowner #ottawamom #ottawasmallbusiness #ontariosmallbusiness #canadiansmallbusiness #graceinmychaos  #bossmamadiaries #PNNPbehindthescenes⠀
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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! ⠀
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I know I tend to ma

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! ⠀
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I know I tend to make it look easy to narrow down from a photoshoot to pick ONE or two for printing or social media, but the truth is that it is waaaaay harder to do it when it comes to my own kid. So today I present to you as many as I can possibly fit into one post to show off the fun, the hilarious, and the true behind-the-scenes of what it is like to photograph a toddler AND be in the photos too (which is so important!).⠀
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Anyone else attempt Valentine photos?⠀
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#mylittlevalentine #mommyandmephotos #toddlermom #toddlermomlife #behindthescenesphotoshoot #toddlerphotoshoot #ottawafamilyphotographer #ottawababyphotographer #ottawamom #canadianmom #mamababykisses  #lovebugsandhersheykisses #laughuntilyoucry #wingingmomhoodtogether #thisismyhappy⠀
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Little miss has officially started Step 2 of the D
Little miss has officially started Step 2 of the Dairy Ladder and we are so excited! Okay, mostly ME, but she has thoroughly enjoyed the baked goods I have been making her, including these delicious blueberry biscuits. ⠀
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The recipe is actually DAIRY-FREE as you have come to love and expect it from my allergy household, it can be easily tweaked to include dairy since it was based upon the recipe given to us by our health care practitioner to have the correct dairy ratios.⠀
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They are the perfect hybrid between a tea biscuit, a scone, and a muffin. They are also sugar-free and completely customizable, making them the perfect Valentine’s Day treat for our allergy household! The recipe is on the blog [link in bio] and I would love for you to tag me in your creations! ⠀
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#blueberrymuffins #blueberryscones #blueberrybiscuits #sugarfreemuffins #babyfriendlymuffins #dairyladder #dairyladderstep2 #nutfreemuffins #eggfreemuffins #dairyfreemuffins #peanutfree #nutfree #babyfoodsadultsactuallywanttoeat #babysnacks #healthysnacks ⠀
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Little missed refused naptime again today, and her
Little missed refused naptime again today, and her 'quiet time' consisted of singing and chatting AT THE TOP OF HER LUNGS. Oie!⠀
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So, like the true amazing and resourceful parents we are, attempted to replicate the theory of our after-toddler-bedtime 9PM movie (the one where we fall asleep half way through and need to rewatch again later). It worked like a charm! We got her to nap for an entire hour on the couch!⠀
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What not-so-ideal parenting tricks do you use?⠀
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#parentinghack #toddlermom #napregression #terribletwos #naptimeroutine #naptimefail #woodnurserydecor #momlife #littlebaeofmine #sweetchildofmine #ohheymama #imnottired #quiettimeisformetoo⠀
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Today's post is a little different: a break from t
Today's post is a little different: a break from the heavy and truthboms you are used to commiserating with in order to show off an unusual mommy-and-me moment.⠀
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You see, my husband has told me for years that I made an adorable scrunch face when I laugh, and recently while photographing my daughter he pointed out that she made the same happy face. > >  S  W  I  P  E >
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Does your kiddo mimic your facial traits or are they their own person so far? ⠀
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#motherdaughter #mommyandme #ottawamom #canadianmom #mamabear #thursdaymamma #scrunchieface #toddlermom #themanyfacesofmotherhood ⠀
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Some moments as a mom are pure bliss with uncontro
Some moments as a mom are pure bliss with uncontrollable laughter until the point of tears and the calm snuggles in between. Others make me second guess my decision to do it at all. Those moments are the hardest and seem to haunt me every day as I try to get some semblance of work done. And there is no escaping them when I can't even escape my home other than to go to the mailbox. ⠀
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As the lockdown keeps going for us, these moments keep escalating and compounding and it takes every single fiber of my being to fully appreciate the amazing smiling moments in between. I just keep telling myself that once my toddler has finished rolling on the floor screaming for her [insert object of the hour here], she will be the most angelic little thing asking for an extra hug and kiss before nap time [those squeeze hugs arethe best!]. ⠀
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So to raise morale and perhaps lower expectations, what adorable thing does your kiddo do that keeps you going through the meltdowns and the madness?⠀
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#toddlertantrums #toddlerfun #workfromhomelife #toddlermom #pandemiccrazy #pandemicblues #spreadpositivity #bossmama #bossmamadiaries #ottawamom #canadianmom #laughtilyoucry⠀
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Even before becoming a parent, there were always n
Even before becoming a parent, there were always never enough hours in the day to complete everything that needed to be done and still do things that I want. Becoming a mother stretched that time out even further, but I make it work. ⠀
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Forget about the pandemic for a minute and dream. If somehow you were able to have one extra hour every day to do as you please without worrying about anything, how would you spend it? Would you take a nap? Would you do some chores around the house? Would you go out to see a movie? Would you take the time to cook yourself a fancy meal and then enjoy it bite by bite? Would you take an education course or read a book? Would you spend it with your child or family? Your options are endless! ⠀
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TELL ME! ⠀
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#bossmamadiaries #ottawamom #canadianmom #ontariomom #momlife #bossmamalife #bossmama #oneextrahour #bossmom #bossbabe #loveyourrgals #callingfebruaryl #empowerr_me #letterboardquotes #lifeofamompreneur #lifeofaphotographer
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T W O Y E A R S O L D. How is it even possible
T W O  Y E A R S  O L D.  How is it even possible that this kid, who was born pretty much a few months ago is somehow TWO!? ⁠⠀⠀
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She is learning new words every single day, learning new physical skills (finally gets air when trying to jump!), and is such a snuggly cutie when she wants to be (and I love it!). 💕⁠⠀⠀
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What fun new thing is your kiddo learning this month?⁠⠀⠀
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#thedemontignyadventures #kidsarehilarious #lifeofanewbornphotographer #babygirl #purenaturalnewborn #ottawanewbornphotographer #growwithme #antiquepinkchair #vintagerose #twentyfourmonthsold #24monthsold #twoyearsold #heyitsmemama #littlemover #shesofficiallyatoddler #toddlerjumps ⠀ ⁠​​⁣⠀⠀⁠⠀⠀
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📷: @purenaturalnewborn (filter added)

I know it's only been a few weeks, but this year a
I know it's only been a few weeks, but this year already feels like forever because we've been living like this for ELEVEN MONTHS. That's heavy on my heart, and many others I am sure. So, here is your friendly reminder to take a moment for yourself, find something that makes you happy (no matter how small!) and treat yourself (even though it should NOT be a luxury for basic selfcare). ⠀
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For me, that was making the decision to splurge on myself and buy a new set of loungewear from @kytebaby with my birthday money (happy 30th!), and it was exactly what I needed to feel good about myself. It let me accept my “work uniform” as a boss mama can absolutely be pyjamas and that what I wear should NOT be a burden, and that if I am going to be wearing it 24/7 then I ought to at least have a set to wear while I wash the other. It's been a glorious two weeks of soft, comfortable 'uniform' wearing!⠀
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What is your "helps-you-feel-better" basic necessity?⠀
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ps: there is a giveaway for a loungewear set happening on my feed until end of day today, so go enter!!⠀
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#kytebabygiveaway #kytebaby #mamaloungewear #mamapyjamas #kytejoggers #kytemama #kytepyjamas #kyteloungewear #momstyle #momfashion #ottawamom #canadianmom #bumpfriendlypjs #heymama_friend #dancingwithtoddlers #bossmom #momboss #workfromhomemom #workfromhomelife⠀
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