Sunday, March 8, 2015

Weekending - International Women's Day

Its International Women's Day!
 
 
As a new mom, this women's day means more to me than the ones in the past.  I've always considered myself a leader rather than a follower - a survivor and not a lost soldier - but I've never really been considered a role model.  All that changed 13 weeks ago, when Sophia entered my world and I became a mother.
 
As a new mom, I'm definitely looking forward to raising my daughter with encouragement, appreciation and more than anything - love.  To teach her the importance of reading, the beauty of laughter & the value of quality over quantity.  I'm here to show her it's ok to be goofy & sing off-key.  To comfort her through her adolescence and reassure her when she needs confidence.  I'm here to love her, and for the first time in my life - be a role model to my beautiful baby girl.
 
So on another note - I'm trying to make use of my usual household pantry items to make smoothies.  I realized I have some products I rarely use (like bee pollen) and I wanted to use them up before they expire.  Alas - smoothie creations with random things.  This has been my weekend smoothie and its pretty amaze.

 
And of course my weekend post wouldn't be the same without the highlights of life with Sophie.  The weather has been amazing in Vancouver, so we have been making use of our Baby Bjorn carrier & doing lots of walks to our local grocery store, to buy everything pinterest tells my brain to make.  I think Sophie has gotten so used to her carrier as she tends to fall asleep in it now.  Even when we get home after our stroll, she is still passed out.  She also made her Giraffe squeak for the first time all by herself on Friday!  The look on her face was priceless.

7 comments :

  1. That smoothie looks delish and that photo of you and Sophia couldn't get any more adorable. Love it!

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  2. Love smoothies too. Posted some tropical ones today on my blog too using fresh ingredients. That baby gets prettier every time I see your blog. YOU, are the best role model your Sophia will ever have. Trust me, my three daughters are grown, and I see the fruits of my labor now!

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  3. Such fantastic photos of Sophia, and great words about the kind of role model all women should strive to be!

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  4. I know you are being an awesome role model for your daughter. I can tell from all the post that I've read and just seeing how proud you are to be a momma to that little girl.

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  5. Sophia is such a cutie!! I love your thoughts on Women's Day, and the kind of mother you aspire to be…she is such a lucky girl to have such a thoughtful and intentional Momma! Also, that smoothie looks so GOOD!

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  6. I love how you talk about raising your daughter. You're such a good Mama! Also, that smoothie looks yuuuuuummy!!! :)

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  7. Oh yum that smoothie recipe sounds delicious!! I will have to see if I have any yummy ingredients in my kitchen!

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