Author Archives: stenoodie

About stenoodie

I'm a stenographer, foodie, avid traveller, and mom of 3 who loves to share her experiences with the world.

Week 67 — first haircut!, clingy and only choosing mom

Posted on January 5, 2022 by stenoodie

Ongoing weekly baby and mommy chronicles. Week 67:

Posted in Motherhood | Tagged 2.5 TOG sleep sack, baby only clings to mom, clingy 15.5 month baby | Leave a comment

Year in Review: 2021

Posted on December 31, 2021 by stenoodie

It’s that time of the year again! Happy end of 2021 and I can’t believe we are heading into another year so soon? I’m not ready for a new year yet as it feels like it’s been much of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged My top 9 of 2021, pandemic life, Year in review 2021 | 2 Comments

Week 66 – her 15-month-old wellness checkup, repeating words

Posted on December 29, 2021 by stenoodie

Week 66:

Posted in Motherhood | Tagged 15 month old doctor's wellness checkup | Leave a comment

Week 65 – end of pumping journey at 15 months, first time playing in the snow

Posted on December 22, 2021 by stenoodie

Week 65:

Posted in Motherhood | Tagged Pumping how to wean, toddler fun at Fantasy Fair, weaning from pumping | 2 Comments

Week 64 – learning tower acquired!

Posted on December 15, 2021 by stenoodie

Week 64 thoughts and milestones:

Posted in Motherhood | Tagged Canadian mom blogs, cheap learning towers for toddlers, Markham mom blogs, pumping weaning | 1 Comment

Week 63: Dancing on the spot, last week of pumping :'(

Posted on December 8, 2021 by stenoodie

Week 63:

Posted in Motherhood | Tagged end of pumping journey, mama alone time | Leave a comment

Week 62 – floor bed attempt, can say her own name

Posted on December 1, 2021 by stenoodie

Week 62:

Posted in Motherhood | Tagged baby transitioning to floor bed, Markham mommy blogs | 2 Comments

Week 61 – weaning almost complete, calling us by name, walking around the house

Posted on November 24, 2021 by stenoodie

Week 61:

Posted in Motherhood | Tagged 14 month old, mommy blogs, weaning after a year pumping | 3 Comments

Pandemic 2021 dine-in eats: Da Hu Hotpot 大虎火鍋 in Richmond Hill

Posted on November 20, 2021 by stenoodie

November 19, 2021: Too much MSG in the food at this restaurant! Even though I had a for-the-most-part great experience dining at Da Hu Hotpot, the fact that I was kept tossing around in bed for a few minutes before … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, restaurant reviews | Tagged @dahuhotpotca twitter, Da Hu Hot Pot, Da Hu Hot Pot reviews, Da Hu Hot Pot soup base prices, Da Hu Hotpot soup base menu, hot pot restaurants, hot pot restaurants Richmond Hill, Markham food blogger, restaurant reviews, Times Square Leslie restaurants, UNIT 280 550 HWY 7 EAST, 大虎火鍋 | 1 Comment

Pandemic 2021 Delivery Eats: 1915 Lan Zhou Ramen (Richmond Hill)

Posted on November 19, 2021 by stenoodie

November 16, 2021: Finally a restaurant review?! This one is about 1915 Lan Zhou Ramen, a noodles restaurant located on Leslie Avenue north of Highway 7 in Richmond Hill. It’s been a while since I food blogged and I have … Continue reading →