AllisonWonder : MyBlogHer Profile

I'm a 27-year old mom of two- a three-year old boy named Simon, and Isaac, who will be one on Valentine's Day. I'm married to an amazing guy- have been for 6 years now... wow... where did THAT time go?! We just moved to Nova Scotia, into the first house we've rented; before this it was basement apartments all the way. It's a real treat to not have someone stomping around in high heels over our heads at one in the morning, let me tell you!

What do I do with my day? Well, since I'm not working outside of our home right now, I get to spend my days with my boys- sometimes it's a treat, sometimes it's a trial, usually it's both. I probably let Simon watch too much TV, but we're working on getting a TV-free play area set up in the (unfinished) basement. I've also got a little area down there for myself, where I can make my greeting cards without little hands being able to reach up to "help." I try to keep the house clean, and I'm working on my cooking skills, though I still don't enjoy housework OR cooking. I'm also trying to do more "educational" stuff with the boys, but my attention span is as short as theirs!

I have Depression, probably always will; it can be triggered by life events, but it's essentially just a genetic legacy- thanks, Ma! It's under control right now, but it's the main reason we've decided not to have more kids- the hormonal upset of pregnancy leaves me irrationally depressed and nearly suicidal... not good. I'd love to be able to control this thing through regular physical activity (at least, as much as I can), but all I seem to be able to squeeze into my day is dancing with the kids and the three push-ups I can do before I have a baby mauling me.

I left university during the first semester of second year. Shortly after that, my Depression was diagnosed and I started getting treatment, but by the time I had recovered enough to go back, we just couldn't afford it. I want to go back some day; I was a good student, and I really enjoyed most of my classes. I'd like to teach, actually, but we'll see where life takes us in the meantime.