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Discussing the daily wins and struggles of being a work-from-home boss trying to raise a business and a baby at the same time, amidst the family adventures, while also trying to feed a household full of allergies.

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I highly recommend painting with toddlers if you l

I highly recommend painting with toddlers if you love muddy colours and triggering your anxiety.

Little miss loved exploring the theory of making new colours, but is still learning to rinse her brushes between using them (a great analogy for allergies and contamination by the way!).

The biggest lesson was for ME however, to let go of the pristine craft station and let her learn by making the “mistakes” because are they really mistakes or just not what I would do…? 🤔

What is something your kiddos have taught YOU?

#raisingbabiesandbusinesses #raisingababyandabusiness #raisingindependentkids #colourtheory #paintingwithtoddlers #bossmamadiaries #parentingwithanxiety #adhdmom #ocdmom #neurodivergentparenting

Hyperfixation mode activate!

Another sleep regre

Our little cutie got to pick out her entire outfit

Our little cutie got to pick out her entire outfit: wardrobe and hair. I think she did amazing!

#toddlerweddingoutfit #toddlerweddinghair

Between having an overachiever brain and the inabi

Between having an overachiever brain and the inability to not multitask, I find “just” watching the children extremely difficult. Spending time with them is wonderful, but I always feel like I should/could, be doing something more productive.

Here’s the catch: spending time with your kiddos IS productive! It’s quality time which contributes to mental health, it’s teaching them social skills and whatever activity you are doing (independent play absolutely counts!), and gives the whole family a sense of belonging. Let’s not forget that parenting is hard work and inherently multitasking 👌🏻

Do you get to enjoy playing with your children or are you like this boss mama and find it mentally challenging? 🤍

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Sometimes the universe speaks to me. Mostly not, b

Sometimes the universe speaks to me. Mostly not, but this was one of those times 🌈

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Oh my sweet baby girl is growing up. Mixed emotion

Oh my sweet baby girl is growing up. Mixed emotions for sure, but that we can do more fun activities together is an absolute positive change 🥏 🧗‍♀️🎣

Today’s a 3rd coffee kind of day — baby slept

Today’s a 3rd coffee kind of day — baby slept in, but toddler was up extra early and confused me for a trampoline 😩

At least this one is HOT ☕️

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DO THE THING. Don’t worry about how you look or

We visited the local library while visiting my gra

We visited the local library while visiting my grandparents this summer and little miss was in puzzle heaven 🧩

YUP, that is an entire room dedicated to puzzles of all difficulties from toddler to 2500+ pieces 🙌🏻

#puzzleheaven #toddlersandpuzzles #supportyourlocallibrary #moonbeamontario #bossmamadiaries #raisingbabiesandbusinesses #thedemontignyadventures #ontariomom #canadianmom

We’ve all been there—you forget to pack someth

We’ve all been there—you forget to pack something, your spouse took it out of the bag and didn’t put it back, your kid got so dirty you needed to wipe off their sunscreen along with the dirt, you want to stay longer because the kids are cooperating—most other moms at the park are happy to help if you ask nicely and unassumingly.

I’ve always got wipes with me, kiddos travel potty, a water for myself, extra sunscreen/bug spritz, and everyone’s hats. But the one day frazzled me forgets something I’d be honoured for a fellow parent to share. So I try to be that parent to others if they ask. The RB face is just a symptom of exhaustion 🤷🏼‍♀️

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Time to recharge is necessary for this boss mama,

Time to recharge is necessary for this boss mama, and an unexpected but unsurprising mid-rest snack is enough to disrupt the mood and often results in not feeling recharged at all.

What’s your sure-fire way to get your well-needed break?

#bossmamadiaries #raisingbabiesandbusinesses #raisingababyandabusiness #ontariosmallbusiness #ontariomom #ottawaphotographer

My kid, my rules. Climbing the slide offers streng

My kid, my rules. Climbing the slide offers strengthening benefits, dexterity, and discipline to keep trying. Besides, have you ever seen a park with a sign that says not to…? 🤷🏼‍♀️

BUT let me be very clear, if there’s someone else wanting to use the slide from the top, then no deal. Kiddo gets down and waits their turn for going down or goes climb something else. Simple. [and I wipe it down if it cause a muddy mess]

Are you on team climb it safely? 🛝

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