2016. The Year I Will.

... do something.  Something good.  For sure. Hopefully.

Merry Christmas!

Wishing you joy, peace, and a very very Merry Christmas from my family to yours. 

It's Not Fair. A Christmas Tale.

Even if you have a finely tuned sense of justice, you ain't got nothin' on my two-year-old. 

Santa Baby

So after the photo fails with my kids this season, my friend, Marissa Baron took pity on me offered to help me out with a few festive photos.

Christmas Like a Child

So in our family, Christmas is a kind of a big deal because we get pretty excited about the earthly arrival of God. 

The 5 Friends Every New Mama Needs

Note: This post also appeared on the amazing blog, Pregnant Chicken. 

Let it Snow

Maycee. The littlest bear.

Who knew I would ever be wishing for a white Christmas? 

You Sneaky Mom ... On Pinterest

So I've been expanding my online horizons lately.

Photos or Pho-nos. Am I the Only One?

In case you haven't noticed, I love to photograph my children. 

Dreaming of a White Christmas

I know you've all heard NO WHITE AFTER LABOUR DAY, but I'm here to say...

November Review in Numbers

It's that time again... when I take a glance back at the month that was. 

Choose Your Winter Series: Cross-Country Skiing

Ever have one of those extremely long weeks?

Christmas Update 2015

Well, here we are at the end of 2015 and this year has packed a few changes for our little family. 

How to Kick Winter...

In the face. 

Choose Your Winter Series

Snowfall.

If you've been following my little adventures of late, you'll know that I am trying to turn my winter hate into winter love. 

Two Weeks Down...

*well. They would go WELL with pie. But yes.

A Breath of Fresh Air

My lunch. Yum.

Today was a good day.  

Decisions & Direction

What is that one thing in life that you just can't kick?

For me, it's food.

I Will Remember

Photo Cred: Tim Armstrong

On November 11th, here in Canada and all over the world, we stop. 

October Review in Numbers

 11. 02. 2015

South Saskatchewan River, Saskatoon, SK

 

It's the beginning of a new month and time to look back at the grumbling and the grace that was October! 

September Review in Numbers

 11. 02. 2015

Light on Little Lanes, Québec, QC

So I was scrolling through the amazing blog Shoes to Shiraz by Deena, when I came across her link-up on her month review in numbers posts.

Fash-hun?

FASHION!

 I don't have ANY claim to being a fashionista, a photographer (ha!) or a blogger (read: zero tech skills), but I love wearing cute clothes and feeling put-together, even when just hanging out with my minions. 

Welcome to Grumbling Grace

Joy is the best makeup (Anne Lamott)… unless you have children, in which case, concealer is the best makeup (Grumbling Grace).

Hey girl, heyyy! I'm Abbie.  

Or should it be 'Hey girl, eh?' ... I'm Canadian.

Welcome to the Abbie show the Grumbling Grace Community! I'm a certified mombies of two littles, a high school French and English teacher and a wife to an extremely patient (and studly) gentleman. I write about fails, faith and mom life and I like sharing when other people write about that stuff too.



Here are a few recent topics to get you started.

What Moms Google. 
I'm teaming up with Shaunacey every Saturday to bring you hot mess mom honesty in response to real live mom Google searches. We don't promise to be right, but we're definitely real.

Mombies Unite. 
Ladies from the motherside guest posting their goodness on Grumbling Grace. Check it out! 

Best Of.
My Posts? My Rules.  

Fitness. 
Is there fitness after baby number two? Jury's still out.

Travel with Kids. 
Tips, tricks, stories, and life hacks to explore the world with your littles (earplugs not included).

Less is More. 
Downsizing stuff to upsize life. Things I have a hard time giving up? Shoes. Books. All the snacks.



I also like starting series and then not finis----
 
 

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Some other lovely places currently letting me ramble on the internet include:

• Babble

• Huffington Post
  

• Pregnant Chicken
  

• Living for Naptime

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Wanna hear about how I started blogging? Podcast alert!

Need tips on getting published elsewhere too? I've got your back. 

Wanna hang on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter? Heck yes! 

Newbies

Note: This post was originally published in April 2014. 

Newbie: Urban Dictionary defines a newbie as a person new to a game, concept, or forum. Not to be confused with a stupid person. Newbies are just new.

Maybe you're a rookie parent or student or pet owner or dishwasher.

We've all been there and I like newbies. They don’t always know the right way to do things, they aren’t the best at everything, but they ask interesting questions. They bring a fresh perspective and an enthusiasm that hasn’t been dampened by experience.  I think it’s why I love teaching kids in grade nine, when they first start high school and are full of fear and awkward fashion choices. Busting with bravado and raucous behavior.  Ready to try and fail and figure it out.