Category Archives: Parenting

Little Bear is Here

Posted on April 15, 2015 by mamaputu

We welcomed our newest family member into the world on Monday April 6th. Our adopted baby boy is perfect with chubby little cheeks, teeny tiny toes, and a head of short straight black hair. He makes little ‘shnurfling’ noises when … Continue reading →

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Baby on the way!

Posted on April 1, 2015 by mamaputu

It has been nearly two years since I last wrote a blog post. Life happened. We moved to a farm out in the country, I got a new job with full(er) time hours, we changed course in our adoption journey, … Continue reading →

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If you like rainbows and dippies, you’ll like this post. Or, creative goal setting to take down babylon.

Posted on May 11, 2013 by mamaputu

I recently took a course called ‘Constructing Change Through Creative Goal Setting” at the University of Victoria. An inspiring and insightful instructor – Maggi, a strong tall graceful woman with a singing voice and a great wide laugh – led … Continue reading →

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Why adopt a child?

Posted on November 11, 2012 by mamaputu

On days like this, when one year old Sir Riel wakes up cranky and doesn’t stop whining all morning no matter what I do, I must admit I question my desire to have more children! At times like these, I … Continue reading →

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