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Baby Morons and Why I Blog

May 9, 2016

When I was in my early twenties, a female friend of the same age informed me that she – unlike …

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Clarity Amidst 500 Emails

April 3, 2016

In the past month I’ve: changed jobs; changed cable, phone and Internet providers; found a tutor for my eldest daughter; accepted …

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I Don’t Care About Your Diet

January 4, 2016

There. I said it. I already feel … lighter. Well, at least lighter than I did after making the mistake …

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I’ve Got This!

September 28, 2015

Until the moment when I clearly don’t. Hi! Remember me? I’m Louise. It’s been a few weeks since my last post. …

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#CUThrowback Twitter Party!

September 8, 2015

So when I’m not blogging, or working, or running the daycare pick-up gauntlet, or spending quality time with the kids in a “cherish …

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Organized Learning and Fun

August 10, 2015

Originally posted on Baby Gates Down:
It’s 8:59 pm on Monday, August 12. And I’m ready. The City of Ottawa Recreation Site…

I’m not a Director – A #1000Speak Post

July 20, 2015

Nope. Not the boss. I’m 38-years-old. My 25-year-old self would be horrified. She would see this as a failure. Both to …

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To Do: NOTHING

July 16, 2015

Can you really do it? Last Tuesday I was on holidays and suddenly had one of those … … moments of clarity. …

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I’m an Adult Now

July 3, 2015

How do I know this? Aside from the fact that I have a two-year-old on my lap as I type …

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Killing Independent Louise for #1000Speak

May 20, 2015

Today’s story starts here: Aren’t we lovely? But not the point. The point is this is us waving good-bye to …

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