Last week, I shared with you in a blog post a new initiative from Multi-Grain Cheerios that has parents signing a petition to stop harmful messaging to kids about their bodies. While most people equate body image struggles to girls, I wanted to share and explore the topic from a boy's perspective. It's true that girls are bombarded with images and messages portrayed in the media to be thinner and prettier, but boys are also blasted with similar messages as well. And … [Read more...]
Dietainment – Digging Deeper
November 13, 2015 By 45 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
What do little boys want to be when they grow up? – Boymoms share!
April 24, 2015 By 44 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
When I was little my male classmates answered the question "what do you want to be when you grow up?" with answers like fireman and policeman, maybe even a doctor, but usually a community helper of some sort. Being Canadian kids, hockey players or other sports heros were popular choices too. Boys who were super creative answered with fantasies like super hero! Now that I am a mom to three boys, I hear them talk about what they want to be when they get older and I'm a little bit … [Read more...]
Brothers make the best of friends
January 13, 2015 By 23 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Despite any amount of teasing, shoving and not sharing in the household, my boys are actually the best of friends. They love to joke and laugh together, usually over something about a fart. As much as it annoys me, it definitely makes me smile to see them building a bond that will last their whole lives. But it's times when they show their heart, that really catches my breathe. The times they show their tenderness and love for eachother, well, that just brings tears to my eyes. These two … [Read more...]
It’s Official, I’m Great!
January 5, 2015 By 19 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
With a nephew in his 20's, I've been an Aunt now for quite a few years and like to think I'm pretty good at it. But thanks to this little cutie, who was born just days before Christmas, it's official. I'm great! Meet my brand spanking new Great Nephew! Making me a pretty excited Great Aunt for the first time! Can you tell I'm kind of smitten with the little fellow? Boys vs. Girls This little guy brings the male count up to 10 in our small extended family. So that's 10 vs 2 on … [Read more...]
Someday I’m going to marry you
November 8, 2014 By 30 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
"Mommy?, Will you sleep with me?" my youngest asks as he toddles into the room Often this is just a good stall tactic at bedtime, but tonight I could see he was in need of some extra cuddles. So I tucked him back under his covers and crawled in behind him. "Mommy, I'm so in love with you", whispers a little voice in the dark. I can't help but laugh at his choice of words, 'in love' "I love you too buddy" I answer "Cause you'll always be in my heart" He responds This is a phrase … [Read more...]
Wait, Milk Chocolate Boobies?
October 31, 2014 By 30 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Last night just after dinner, a knock came to the door. It was the neighbours who had planned to be out of town on Halloween night and didn't want our kids to miss out on a treat. Sweet right? She gave each of our boys a small bag of candy and headed on her way. The boys eagerly took their bags to the table and we let them choose two pieces of candy to have for dessert. My middle guy chooses a Halloween snack size Areo bar, the kind with just two bubbles. He opens it up and … [Read more...]
