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Welcome to my mommy blog! As a new mom I have quickly learned that there is no perfect way to be a mother. This blog is for moms who need support, guidance and reassurance that they are doing a great job! I am so excited to share my journey with you all!

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Instagram post 2189719478497225318_8515641219 Finally.
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This weekend has been crazy. We have been packing our house up to move in a couple of weeks and Lincoln was acting up all weekend.
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Not sure what he is going through but I am trying my best to navigate through this and stay patient. My patience got the best of me this weekend and I found myself losing my cool more than I ever have.
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Motherhood is hard. Most days I have no idea if I am doing anything right but I will continue to be the best mama I can for him. But first I am going to relax and enjoy this glass of wine 🍷

How was your weekend? .

P.s loving this sweater from @ashco.xo. Sooo comfy and warm!! ❤
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#motherhood #parents #mama #wine #weekendvibes #toddler #moving #momlife #exhausted #reallife #struggles #babyboy #mylove #documentyourdays #blog #prettynotbadmom #canadianfamily #happyweekend
Instagram post 2184618642570036689_8515641219 Christmas for us this year is far from traditional. We are moving in 2 weeks so I am not putting up our tree or decorating at our current house and we are doing renos in our new house right before christmas so no Christmas decor there either🤷‍♀️ We are also traveling to Newfoundland to spend Christmas with my stepkids and my husbands family this year🎄
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Even though we are not decorating our house, I at least wanted to get Linc a little piece of Christmas. These felt trees from @amazoncan are amazing!! He loves putting on and taking his ornaments and we don't have to deal with him ripping off/breaking our real ornaments this year 😅 #winning .
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The tree is hung a bit too high because I am not making anymore new holes in our walls😅 .
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#merrychristmas #prettynotbadmom #feltchristmastree #amazon #gifts #ornaments #familytime #blessed #19monthsold #mylittlelove #christmastime #toohigh #angel #amazoncanada
Instagram post 2183709315659371510_8515641219 Happy birthday to the best Mom/Oma/Nanny!
We love you so much and hope you have a great day🎂🎉💗
Instagram post 2181702291022984018_8515641219 Our lives have changed drastically this past year...making memories instead of buying material items is something I have started to do more with my family. 
My mom, Oma and I had a great time today laughing, seeing a musical, drinking wine and making memories. Cheers to life and all it has to offer 🥂
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#family #comefromaway #familytime #soimportant #musical #toronto #prettynotbadmom #momsdayout #downtowntoronto #makingmemories #funday #wednesday #bepresent
Instagram post 2178568247456310382_8515641219 Lincoln's 2nd annual Santa Claus parade 🎅❤
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#santaclaus #18monthsold #bowmanvilleparade #family #cold #winter #myloves #prettynotbadmom #santa #parade #floats #weekend #happysaturday #lovemyfam #oma
Instagram post 2174375098475372749_8515641219 Took a break from the packing and chaos to check out and go for a walk with my boy today 💙
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Instagram post 2167213041061867224_8515641219 My little old man 👴

Happy Halloween!🎃
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#happyhalloween #oldman #chocolate #trickortreat #prettynotbadmom #18monthsold #unibrow #sweetboy #babyboy
Instagram post 2163418786170296765_8515641219 We did it! We sold our current house and bought our dream home! 🏡

This last month has been very stressful but we are so excited for this new chapter!!😁
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#newhouse #newchapter #sold #family #countryliving #exciting #prettynotbadmom #liveyourlife #newmemories #happy #grateful #homeiswheretheheartis #fall
Instagram post 2160669903182634948_8515641219 Family is everything 💙🍂
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Instagram post 2159147193705218243_8515641219 NEW BLOG POST!

Lincoln's first flight ✈

Link in my bio!
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Instagram post 2154087448787137386_8515641219 So thankful for these turkeys 🦃😘
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Instagram post 2153953921735149745_8515641219 This years Thanksgiving is very different for our family. Today we went up to my Aunt's favourite place--Algonquin Park and walked her favourite trail during her favourite time of year. 
The holidays will certainly never be the same but I know her and Opa are watching over us.

I hope we made you proud Aunt Kim. We love you and miss you❤
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Instagram post 2145950204947717938_8515641219 Can I journal with you and share #whatimgoingthru ? 
This year has been life changing and I have been dealing with alot of emotions. Some of which I have never had to deal with before.

I went back to work after a mat leave almost 6 months ago, have lost 2 very close family members in the last 4 months, my stepkids moved to another province this week and we are in the process of selling our house and packing. .

I struggle with anxiety on a daily basis. Constant butterflies in my tummy, the fear of failing as a mom and wife and trying to find time for myself because I know that is equally as important for my mental health. The loss I have experienced has completely changed our family dynamic. I have never gone through this type of loss before but I am trying to deal with all of the emotions as best as I can. .

I wake up everyday with anxiety. How am I supposed to get everything done for that day that needs to get done while working full time? It seems impossible and I honestly feel like I'm drowning most days. I have learned to ask for help when I'm feeling overwhelmed with the never-ending list of stuff to do. That alone has helped me alot to manage my stress and anxiety. .

I have learned that not everything has to get done in one day because that is unrealistic. I am still learning to manage my anxiety and find ways to avoid triggering it as often. .

Everyday of motherhood is different but I try to worry less and enjoy these moments with my little man. Life is too short to worry about things that don't matter. .

Thank you @sophiegray for starting this campaign. So many women struggle with different forms of anxiety everyday but no one should ever feel ashamed for not feeling like they have it together all the time! 
I nominate @jessica.graham @kaitlynne.lawrie and @jaime_fitnessjrny to share their stories 💕
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#selflove #anxiety #motherhood #loss #prettynotbadmom #kids #life #stress #babies #love #family
Instagram post 2134500580156444998_8515641219 Newfoundland, you have been good to us! It was a short trip but it was great to see the family and for Lincoln to finally meet his cousins!

He loved running around outside and having so much freedom! 
He loved the plane ride too. He kept opening and closing the window and saying 'ouuuuuu' 😄
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Instagram post 2127804914340359028_8515641219 Ovarian Cancer Walk of Hope this morning. 
Thank you to everyone who showed up and donated to this fundraiser. This cause is very dear to our hearts and I know my Aunt would be so proud❤
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#walkofhope #cancersucks #fundraiser #family #somuchlove #ovariancancer #kimstrailblazers #team #wemissyou #donation #familytime
Instagram post 2125849045247518796_8515641219 Today was a rough day... Linc is teething therefore is super cranky and whiny, which tested my patience today. I felt like I raised my voice alot therefore I feel so much mom guilt. 
I'm feeling crappy and worn down. Looking forward to starting fresh tomorrow. 
This mom gig is hard. Tell a mom you know (or don't) that she is doing a good job. You never know what people are going through in their lives 💕 .
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Instagram post 2123674153853060386_8515641219 Went for a 5k run with this cutie this morning...usually running or working out for me is my 'me time' but Linc wanted to come with me today so that's what we did! 
Pushing 30 pounds while running kicked my butt but it was a great and challenging workout💪

Linc absolutely loves the outdoors so he loved coming with me today. May do more of these runs with him in the future! 
Happy weekend everyone!💕 .
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Instagram post 2118617618835658283_8515641219 Family is everything 💕

Another great weekend spent with loved ones!

It makes my heart so happy to see our kids get along so well and love each other so much. And to see the relationship our kids have with my parents and Rols parents. Feeling so grateful and blessed. 
Our kids are not step or half siblings they are just siblings. Family is family❤
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Instagram post 2113335064234713343_8515641219 We had a great weekend filled with celebrations!🍾 It was so nice to get dressed up and get away for the night...alone! Thank you to my parents for watching the kiddos so we could have a night out! .
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It was great to recharge and spend time with my husband. Always continue to date your spouse no matter how busy life gets❤
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Instagram post 2105436040261299393_8515641219 We had a great day at the Toronto Zoo today! The kids loved it and I loved watching them explore and be together ❤
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