Hey Gorgeouses. I’m not one for bios. So, I’m not going to kill myself writing one on my own blog (even though it’s probably wise for one to have a good bio on one’s own blog, but, whatevs, I’m like Popeye — I am who I am, and I like spinach, too, ‘cuz it’s good for you). So, briefly, I’m from Toronto, Canada. I have two kids and two cats, a husband and lots of jobs. I’m a freelance writer, an editor, Director of Membership and Community at the awesome discount shopping website for moms and moms-to-be — that would be bTrendie.com. I’m also a yoga teacher, I love animals more than anyone you know, and I’m a full-time Starbucks Chai Latte RECOVERING addict.

I’m probably most famous for my posts on pre-partum depression, OCD and anxiety (aka prenatal or pregnancy depression) — see HERE and HERE and HERE and elsewhere for all the gory deets) — and other important things that I wish weren’t googled so dang often.

There’s lots more to say, of course, but that’ll suffice for now. Except to say that this is my home, and I welcome all visitors with open arms. I’m not a meek blogger (anymore), but being inclusive has always been a top priority for me. Each and every one of my readers is important to me; I’ve made many great friends here.

MY PEEPS…:

The Monkey: My little girl. Born July 2005. I started blogging when she was 8 months. This blog is named after her….

The Rascal: My little boy. Born September 2007.

Josh-O: The husband. Father to the Monkey and Rascal. Neglected by the kitties.

Minden: Male cat. Ragdoll-ish but with green eyes. So not Ragdoll. But, he’s CRAZY obsessed with me and I with him.

Marge (pronounced MARRRRGE!!!!): My girl cat. Love her. But, she doesn’t give kisses unless forced….

It’sgrandma and Papa’shere: My parents.

OTHER STUFF ABOUT ME…:

Haley’s Pregnancy Blog — the blog I wrote for Discovery Health Channel Canada when I was preggers with Rascal. Featuring my pregnancy photo shoot and TV COMMERCIAL! (Warning: I ballooned to TWO HUNDRED pounds, and I’m only 5′1″-ish, so be afraid, be VERY AFRAID.)

PROUD TO BE….

One of the five finalists for the 2009 BLOGGIE award for Best Canadian Blog!