Yep – Just another blog…and the 'G' is silent.
Hello Buddy, I had planned to write this weeks ago but (as you will come to find can often be the case) life had surprises in store for us since you were born. You were born on a Friday morning, and Auntie Alicia missed guessing the time you would be born by less than 10 […]
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Well, we have reached February, and Kidlet 2 will be arriving soon. Over the past few months, we have been preparing and getting things ready. Now, we wait… And wait. And wait… When my wife was pregnant last time, we didn’t know if it was a Boy or a Girl. We were as ready as […]
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I’m not posting any material of substance this week. The kidlet came down with a fever Friday, which turned into a cold Friday night, morning into an (undiagnosed) ear infection Saturday (make that 2 ear infections as of Sunday AM). It is so heart wrenching when they get sick like this, and there’s nothing much […]
Continue ReadingHello Little One, In November of last year, we suffered a loss in our family. Your Great-Aunt Louise passed away, aged 95. She was your Bestefar’s oldest sister, the matriarcal figure of the Gjertsen Family at the time, and meant a lot to both your Mom and me. She met you on three different occasions, […]
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In early 2016, we found out my wife Heather was pregnant with our daughter. It was a crazy time, both daunting and exhilarating. I don’t think anyone is ever truly ready, or prepared… When getting ready to tell our parents of the impending arrival, we decided to make use of a visual aid (aka: Slide […]
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My daughter has taught me how to love better. At 25 months old she may not be speaking yet, but I try to make sure I listen to her as much as I can. Each and every day she teaches me something new. I love learning new things from here: how to be a better […]
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Caring for a sick toddler is heartbreaking. In that child, there is this part of you that exists outside of oneself. You know they are not feeling well, but there is a limit as to what you can do for them. You feed them if they’ll eat at all. You try to make sure they […]
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Dear Freya, I am writing this to you from the Business Lounge of the Edmonton International Airport, while Uncle Mike and I wait for our flight back home. We came here to meet the owner of a Canadian Tire store that we do business with, but most importantly on this trip, we attended the Celebration […]
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Hello Little One. 10 months ago today, your Mother and I had our lives changed forever, and as much as someone who isn’t a parent will say they are ready for parenthood there is truly nothing that fully prepares you. You might be wondering what I mean by this. Were we ready? Yes, as much […]
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There’s not much to say about this post, other than she’s starting to really enjoy her jumper. [wpdevart_youtube]m5YZ3MGz4F4[/wpdevart_youtube]
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