Motherhood Musings

Musings on motherhood. From the happy, to the sad, to the frustrated, and everything in between. Good moms have bad days.

What Worrying Teaches Us About Love

worrying mother's love and care for child being held

This post written by Charlotte Priest, an instructor and motivator of mindfulness and somatic wellness, explores what worrying has to teach. read more

Finding Myself in Paint

painting emotions artist of faces Sabrina Lloyd's Mondays woman's face with blue hair

At the age of 38, I walked away from a very successful creative career as an actress. I wanted to see the world, and my husband took my hand to show it to me. read more

Friday Five

Some highlights from our family life on Salt Spring Island this past week of June 2021. read more

The Extra Challenges of Parenting During COVID-19

COVID blows. Let’s just get that out of the way. It definitely has some positives mixed in there if you... read more

Letting Go: Are We Ready for Kindergarten?

In five short days I’ll be dropping my “four-and-three-quarters”-year-old off at elementary school for her first day of Kindergarten. It’s... read more

The Guilt of Motherhood – Am I Ruining My Child?

The guilt. Oh, the deeply penetrating guilt of motherhood that can’t be shaken from my bones. The guilt that continues... read more

5 Essential Baby Items That Helped Us Enjoy Life With A New Baby

essential baby items life with a new baby new parents

Adding a baby to your life is something that I don’t think you can ever imagine fully. It changes your... read more

May 2017 Through My Lens: Photography Favourites

May 2017 Beach adventure Salt Spring Island

It’s been a long time since I last posted a monthly recap of my favourite moments caught on camera. I’ve... read more