We’re currently in the middle of Apocalypse Daycare which has brought with it high temperatures, runny noses, coughs, serious baby malaise, and lots of sleepy snuggles. (Can someone please remind me why daycare is so awesome?). While all of this has been going on, my maternity leave ended and I went back to work. I am writing…
Doing It All
Birthday Week! Party Planning
Birthday Month Part Two: Icing On Top Birthday Month Part Three: Floating On Air Sometimes Mommy Bloggers seem to have it all together. They show bright and crisp before & after photographs of DIY organizational projects. They proudly breastfeed until their children are at least two years old. They are stay-at-home, exclusively-organic, cloth diapering Mamas….
New Mommy
It is official. I am a new Mommy. I didn’t really want to become a new Mommy, but it was a change that had to be made. I am now a Working Mom. My first day back at work went well. Cameron and Mommy both got through the day with minimal tears. I kept my…
Dear Cameron: A Love Letter to my One Year Old
Dear Cameron, Joyous. That’s the word. The word I would use to describe everything. This past year? Joyous. My life as your Mommy? Joyous. The person that you are? Joyous. Cameron, this past year has been the best year of my life. The moment you were born, my life changed. You made me a Mommy….
Apple Cinnamon Butterscotch Muffins
I’m not going to lie. Sometimes I just feel like I can’t quite juggle everything that needs to be done in order to be the perfect Mom and wife. And then I try to make food. For me, the mixing of ingredients is just a stirring of emotions, a culmination of my competencies heating up…
No Mom Talk Mondays: The Grocery Game
Life is going to change real fast! In a week, I’ll be going to back to work while still trying to manage a household. I’m already struggling and I can at least grocery shop during the day and start dinner at 4:30pm. I’ll be surprised if this house doesn’t crumble once I return to work….
First Words
(click through to see full photo) It is hard to pick out what a baby’s first word is. My baby pretty much says “Dada” all. the. time. But, he calls everything Dada, from the pictures on the wall, to my husband, to the dog… [continue reading] Laura (@LauraORourke) is a photographer who lives in Halifax, Nova…
iPhoneography: Blood Collecting
As you might be able to tell, I really like photography. My husband and I have many a camera; digital SLRs, film SLRs, medium format film cameras, and a Leica. One type of camera we have never been good at maintaining? Point-and-shoots. When I first met Dan, he had a point-and-shoot camera that produced a permanent spot…
Photo Blog: TwoTwo
(click through to see full photo) That’s what little Simeon answered when I asked him how old he was now. “TwoTwo”. And when a little boy turns TwoTwo, it is only appropriate to have a big ole celebration… [continue reading] Laura (@LauraORourke) is a photographer who lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia. A wife to Dan…
First Date
I’m liking the disclaimers as of late, aren’t I? I don’t know why I feel the need to place a disclaimer here, but I will none the less. This post is about faith. You may have faith. You may not. I have faith. Regardless of your views, I invite you to read this with an open…
Photo Blog: Pink Light
There has been a lot of discussion about light in our household lately; Specifically the lack thereof. Trust me, two photographers and one photogenic baby notice the lack of light, not to mention natural light… [continue] Laura (@LauraORourke) is a photographer who lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia. A wife to Dan and a mother to…
