Author Archives: mommagowan

About mommagowan

Mom. That's it. Once you claim the title you can't take it back.

Please…stop posting pictures of food everywhere online!

Posted on March 21, 2013

I’m dieting.  Actually, just trying to cut down on sugars and carbs, and you know what? Things are going pretty good. That is, until I turn on my computer and go online. Everywhere I turn, someone has posted another picture … Continue reading →

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Every Girl is a Princess

Posted on February 24, 2013

Every girl is a princess. Young or old. Beautiful or plain. Big or small. Loud or quiet. Every girl is born believing she is a princess…because she is one. From day one, each and every girl is a princess. She … Continue reading →

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Snow Covered Mountains

Posted on February 18, 2013

Trepidation sets in as she slowly trudges upward to reach the peak.  Glancing down, she looks at me and raises her eyebrows as if to say, “Are you sure this is okay?” Gathering courage she waits at the top, situates … Continue reading →

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Why this Mom loves Pancake Tuesday…

Posted on February 12, 2013

Today is not just a normal Tuesday at our house. It seemed normal for the most part, kids went off to school, my husband and I headed out to our jobs, a doctors appointment, dog walking, dishes and laundry were … Continue reading →

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A Mountain of Lists

Posted on January 6, 2013

I took a moment to check my ‘to-do’ list today.  It’s wasn’t that bad.  Typical stuff, such as, groceries, school lunches, hockey schedules etc.  Not that overwhelming really, until I realized that this was just one of my so-called ‘lists’. … Continue reading →

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Growing in 2013

Posted on January 1, 2013

I’d like to say that 2012 was a momentous year for me, but that would be far from the truth.  2012 was…well, it just was. No big changes or surprises.  No life altering events. However, on New Year’s Eve as … Continue reading →

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Christmas Morning Chaos – YouTube

Posted on December 27, 2012

Christmas Morning Chaos- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6Qt5hZAO90 Exactly! This is why I have the Boxing Day Blues.  I have to wait a whole year to enjoy memories like this!

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Boxing Day Blues

Posted on December 27, 2012

I just spent the last few days driving myself batty to make Christmas Eve and Christmas Day an unforgetable, memorable event for my kids. Months of prepping, shopping, cooking, baking and wrapping has all led down to these two days. … Continue reading →

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