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April 17, 2017

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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
Hyperfixation mode activate! Another sleep regression encouraged me to go full knit mode. And expand the business apparently 🧶 Here’s what I’ve been working on lately and I am so excited to announce that I’ve officially expanded into selling the beauties I make over and source at @purenaturalprops along with the patterns and instructions to make my favourites 🤎 What’s your hobby that you hope to keep up with after baby? #PNNPprops #purenaturalprops #ottawaknittingparty #knittingnewbornphotographer #knittingfornewbornphotographers #ottawaknitters #ottawamom #almontephotographer #ottawanewbornphotographer #ontarionewbornphotographer #adhdknitter #adhdmom #neurodivergentcreative


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? 🤍 #bossmamadiaries #raisingbabiesandbusinesses #raisingababyandabusiness #raisingindependentkids #ontariomom #canadianmom #smallbusinessowner #domesticlabourislabour #domesticlabour #bossmamastruggles #overachieverproblems #adhdmom #neurodivergentmama

Sometimes the universe speaks to me. Mostly not, b
Sometimes the universe speaks to me. Mostly not, but this was one of those times 🌈 #toddlerwardrobeenvy #springdressesfortoddlers #thriftedinottawa #bossmamathrifters #toddlerfashiononabudget #pasteltoddler

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 ☕️ #bossmamadiaries #raisingbabiesandbusinesses #raisingababyandabusiness #bossmama #momboss #toddlermomlife

DO THE THING. Don’t worry about how you look or
DO THE THING. Don’t worry about how you look or what passerbyers will think—just do it. Do it nervous. Do it scared. Do it lovingly. Your kids will love you for it. Your future self will appreciate it. Things I’ve done this summer that were done cautiously or begrudgingly that I am proud of: • swam in a cold, dark lake full of weeds with my daughter to encourage her sense of adventure • went on more long walks in the woods in extreme heat because kiddos wanted to play outside to promote the love of nature • acted like a damn fool singing and dancing along to kiddo’s favourite songs to encourage her love of music and self-expression • experimented with different and new foods to encourage the kiddos to love a large variety of flavours, textures, and trying new things • embracing the mess of crafting to encourage kiddo’s creativity and artistic talents • preparing for a fall launch of a brand new business 🫣 It’s not always about pushing through fear or aversion, but leading by example of doing it anyway no matter what others think is a great skill for them to learn. So many things that I wish I had done sooner! What’s something YOU have accomplished recently or want to push through? 🤍 #bossmamadiaries #raisingbabiesandbusinesses #raisingababyandabusiness #dothething #doitscared #doitfortheprocess #leadbyexample #toddlermom #raisingindependentkids #1000hoursoutside #ontariomom #canadianmom #ottawamom #thedemontignyadventures

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 🤷🏼‍♀️ #bossmamadiaries #funatthepark #ittakesavillage #bethevillageyouneed #ontariomom #canadianmom #ottawamom #sharingiscaring

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? 🛝 #raisingindependentkids #raisingbabiesandbusinesses #bossmamadiaries #climbtheslide #kidslearnthroughplay #teachthemmanners #funatthepark #slidesaremeantforclimbing #dodangerousthingscarefully



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