I have been reading The Yummy Mummy newsletter for a long time, and I really love it. I love that its by women for women, but I especially adore it because its Canadian. A Canadian newsletter for mummys, founded by one of the coolest mums in Canada, Erica Ehm? Seriously, what’s not to like. I was beyond excited when I found out that there was an opportunity to attend a Yummy Mummy event in Toronto, and was thrilled to be one of the 18 moms chosen to attend.
It has been a VERY long time since I’ve been able to hang with some cool women, sans babies. Let me tell you, driving 2.5 hours to attend this event was beyond worth it. I had the best time. I met some fabulous women who I have come to enjoy and interact with on Twitter. And, the topper is I met the Queen of all mummys – the lovely Erica Ehm. The proof that she’s beyond special in my book? She hugged me – three times. Girl has GOOD TASTE. I also met the fabulous Jack @JackHourigan who is beyond cool and very funny. My claim to fame will now be that I was the one that taught her what an avatar is. Jealous?
Cherie-Lynn (@CLBuchananPhoto) suggested I blog about this event because every time she looked at me that night, I was laughing. Its true – I had the best time. I don’t get out much on my own (EVER) so this was beyond fab in my book. Where else can I be stalked by the lovely Cherie-Lynn, who kept taking my picture every time I looked at her. Evidently there is a collage to follow – please note that that night, I was retaining approx. 50 pounds of water (Seriously).
I also got to hang with my sister from another mother Maria (@amotherworld) and the teeny tiny fabulous Sarah (@sarahcasm) who were my dinner dates for the evening. Although I would like to officially say that Maria ate all the dessert, and how tacky not to share Maria.
The dinner was so delicious, and the wine was smooth – thankfully I didn’t have to drive, so I could enjoy plenty. IL Mulino was beautiful and the food was amazing – I was pleasantly surprised to find out that I actually knew the owner – small small world. It was the perfect place for a romantic dinner – although there were no men in sight that evening. Unless you count Terry, the lovely Maitre’d (although Maria and I thought he looked more like a Bobby).
My only regret was that I didn’t get more time to spend with all the ladies. I did get to speak to and meet everyone and can’t wait to see everyone again. I loved meeting everyone including @Journeywoman, @Kathryn_Easter, @RachelMC, @kathybuckworth, @weewelcome, @YMCbuzz, @ParentClub, @CandaceDx, @cbadov, @fdnstudio, @averygoodyear, @SarahSB.
Thanks everyone for a great evening!!
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Hey – I noticed you were smiling all night too! So glad to have met you — but really looking forward to serious chatting the next time we meet up!
It was great to meet you too!! I look forward to spending more time with you next time. Its hard to get time with everyone when there are so many fabulous women to hang out with!
I SO WISH I HAD GONE!!!! I hate that I had to work the next day… bummer… what a wonderful group of ladies – I’m so coming to the next gathering, for sure! Great pics. Whatever, Maria, YOU LOOK GOOD!
Thanks Loukia – it was great. The pics – not so much.
Great pic of us! I totally stole it.
It was a great time – thanks so much for getting me there! I needed a night out (sans garcons).
Oh, did you notice that I won a webcam that night? It’s awesomesauce.
I’ve decided to press charges – that webcam WILL BE MINE. KLEPTO.
MARIA…you are lovely & I appreciate being “schooled” by you! If I ever have another kid I willname her MARIA AVATAR.
Thank you…you’ve changed my life.
JACK
Looks like a fun event! Hopefully we can get a similar one in Calgary with any/all parentbloggers!
Shane
You make me smile. You are such a beautiful person and just pure fun to be around. As you can tell from my photo i so like being on the other side of the camera much better. yeah I was retaining water that night too but who cares I had a blast!
You look gorgeous in all the pictures Maria! Looked like a fun evening.
Thanks so much – you’re a sweetheart. Blind, but a sweetheart nevertheless.
Aw, you deserved a fun night out, Maria! Looking forward to the collage.
Sounds like a fab event.
Oh, and you look really great!
THANK YOU!!
Don’t you just love meeting other bloggers?
I really do! I’ve met some amazing women – its been great!
Oh, honey, you look lovely! I wish we had something like that here in Winnipeg. Glad you had a great time.
Funny how you didn’t look bored in any of the pictures – you may have to change your name.
It is so nice to get together with other ladies and have some fun without the little ones! I am glad you had a nice time!!! By the way – you look very nice!!
I totally agree with you. It was a great evening. Thank you so much.
What a sweet post! Of course the fact that you mentioned me is even sweeter! But still not as sweet as all the dessert I ate that night – bahahahaha!!!!!
That looks like so much fun! Jealous!!
I am so jealous. That looks like it was the best evening. Ever. Better, even, than meeting my sister for sister-date-night. (Which we have managed to do only ONCE. Lame.) Thanks for sharing. I’m inspired now. Seriously.
Seriously. We are lame. We totally need to etch Sister-Date night into a concrete calendar. I’m totally like you, Maria, laughing my way right through an evening out away from the brood. In fact, I am laughing right now just thinking about getting another night out with my sis. We’re pretty funny when we’re together, and MAN do we need the laughs.
Sounds like a great night and you looked wonderful! I’ve never heard of this yummy mommy; can you send me the link please!
Looks like so much fun! I can’t wait till I have the opportunity to meet other bloggers! *Crossing fingers for BlogHer 2010*
By the way… you look FANTASTIC!
Even though I wasn’t there I can practically FEEL the relief and excitement you must have felt being sans babies finally! Why don’t you buy a ticket to Austin and you can bathe in some sans babies time with your American friend, Jess??
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