Hello My Name Is _____ and I Am Canadian

mommy~to~mj · February 2010

I'd really like to get to know fellow Canadian bumpies. I know there was a "get to know you" post below but I was thinking it would be nice to do another one since the last one looks like it was in April, and there seem to be a lot more people who have discovered this board in the last while.

So...

1. I live in.....New Brunswick

2. # of kids....1

3. Hoping to have a total of....2, but wouldn't be opposed to 3

4. Favourite Canadian baby store....ebay.ca

5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....health care & mat leave

6. Favourite Olympic sport...curling, now that I understand it!

7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... YES!

8. Love/Hate Snow....mixed - I teach so I love it when it cancels school.

9. Do you say "eh"?...yes

katie_cj · February 2010

1. I live in.....Quebec

2. # of kids....1

3. Hoping to have a total of....2.

4. Favourite Canadian baby store....bobebe in Montreal

5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....there's just so much. But at the moment, I do love our mat leave. And maple syrup.

6. Favourite Olympic sport...hockey. But I did enjoy watching the snowboard cross.

7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... meh. After last night, who knows. Russia in the quarters will be rough.

8. Love/Hate Snow....I love snow from December to January. And when I ski.

9. Do you say "eh"?...yep.

brideofscowboy · February 2010

1. I live in.....Saskatchewan

2. # of kids....1

3. Hoping to have a total of....2, maybe

4. Favourite Canadian baby store.... I've yet to find one

5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....health care though it has its flaws

6. Favourite Olympic sport...Hockey

7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... Mens? doubt it. Womens is a maybe though.

8. Love/Hate Snow....Love it.

9. Do you say "eh"?... Of course!

Chrysallys · February 2010

1. I live in.....Guelph, ON

2. # of kids....1

3. Hoping to have a total of....We were "one and done" but now I wish I could have another. Won't happen though because DH is done.

4. Favourite Canadian baby store....Diaper Days

5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....I'll let you know when I have my perm. residence card.

6. Favourite Olympic sport...Ice Skating

7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... We are not a hockey household *hides*

8. Love/Hate Snow....Not into it

9. Do you say "eh"?...No, neither does my DH.

sunnydays99 · February 2010

1. I live in.....Alberta

2. # of kids....1

3. Hoping to have a total of....2, maybe 3

4. Favourite Canadian baby store...hmmm...not sure on this one.

5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....Health care, Relatively low post-secondary tuition costs, Maternity leave & benefits

6. Favourite Olympic sport...winter - hockey, summer - diving

7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... I hope so!!

8. Love/Hate Snow....love it at the beginning but really wishing it was over now!

9. Do you say "eh"?...all the time!

Smileygirl75 · February 2010

1. I live in.....Alberta

2. # of kids....5 (4 step,1 bio)

3. Hoping to have a total of.... 6 or 7

4. Favourite Canadian baby store.... Babies R Us.

5. Favourite thing about being Canadian.... National pride that everyone feels, Health Care, and general friendliness

6. Favourite Olympic sport... Winter? Biathalon and Curling. Hockey is right up there too

7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... Mens - hopefully. Womens - YES!

8. Love/Hate Snow.... I love it, but I'm always happy when it's gone.

9. Do you say "eh"?... I dunno. I'll have to think about (aboot?) it.

ETA: I didn't know there was a "Canadian" board. I'll have to come over here more often

Mrs.Teddy · February 2010

1. I live in.....Windsor, ON

2. # of kids....1

3. Hoping to have a total of....2, possibly 3

4. Favourite Canadian baby store....I've yet to find one...

5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....health care, mat leave

6. Favourite Olympic sport...figure skating

7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... I really really hope so, last night was ROUGH

8. Love/Hate Snow....I think its pretty, but hate it.

9. Do you say "eh"?...sure do!

kimberlybailey · February 2010

1. I live in.....Alberta

2. # of kids....1

3. Hoping to have a total of....2

4. Favourite Canadian baby store....Any store that sells cloth diapers, I have a bit of an addiction

5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....maternity leave

6. Favourite Olympic sport...Hockey

7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... absolutely!

8. Love/Hate Snow....Mixed

9. Do you say "eh"?...not as much as DH, but sometimes

srex_ee · February 2010

mommy~to~mj:

1. I live in.....NB

2. # of kids....1

3. Hoping to have a total of....2 or 3 if number 2 isn't a girl..I draw the line at 3 though

4. Favourite Canadian baby store....The Children's Place (when there's sales)

5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....Mat. leave

6. Favourite Olympic sport...moguls

7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... Yes!

8. Love/Hate Snow....I love it before Christmas and in large amounts that go away quickly; also when I don't have to shovel the driveway.

9. Do you say "eh"?...yes

anarivera · February 2010

1. I live in.....Fort McMurray, Alberta

2. # of kids....1

3. Hoping to have a total of.... 2

4. Favourite Canadian baby store.... Babies R Us (But there isn't anyone in town)

5. Favourite thing about being Canadian.... Not canadian yet... But I like the Health Care System, the National Pride and the hockey!

6. Favourite Olympic sport... Hockey!

7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... I hope so!

8. Love/Hate Snow.... I start to hate it by the middle of February

9. Do you say "eh"?... Nope

lissah23 · February 2010

1. I live in.....Cambridge, ON

2. # of kids....1

3. Hoping to have a total of....3 please

4. Favourite Canadian baby store....https://www.cheekymonkey.ca/

5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....health care, mat leave and how pretty & diverse the landscape is

6. Favourite Olympic sport...snowboarding (halfpipe) and hockey

7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... heck yes!

8. Love/Hate Snow....loathe

9. Do you say "eh"?...yup

LMPerks · February 2010

1. I live in.....Guelph, ON

2. # of kids....1

3. Hoping to have a total of....3

4. Favourite Canadian baby store....Cheeky Monkey

5. Favourite thing about being Canadian.... general friendliness! mat leave

6. Favourite Olympic sport...half pipe and boarder cross

7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... I'm thinking not

8. Love/Hate Snow....I love it until March then I'm ready for spring (however I love spring snowboarding so...)

9. Do you say "eh"?...I do!

BellalovesEdward · February 2010

1. I live in.....Saskatchewan2. # of kids....13. Hoping to have a total of....undecided4. Favourite Canadian baby store....Cravings in Stoon5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....health care6. Favourite Olympic sport... Figure Skating7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... Don't care!8. Love/Hate Snow....HATE. Want to live in BC 9. Do you say "eh"?...yep

TashaLee · February 2010

1. I live in.....Nova Scotia

2. # of kids....1

3. Hoping to have a total of....2... hopefully we'll get lucky and get one of each!!

4. Favourite Canadian baby store....Old Navy & Toys R Us

5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....Maternity leave, and the fact that our country is AWESOME!!

6. Favourite Olympic sport...Hockey and skiing/snowboarding

7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... YES! I'm still hopeful, last night was rough and Russia will be rough too but I'm keeping my fingers crossed!! The women have a good shot though!

8. Love/Hate Snow....I have a love/hate relationship with the snow!! At Christmas I love it, but by the time February gets here I hate it!!

9. Do you say "eh"?...Yes

SusieQ1982 · February 2010

1. I live in.....Ontario

2. # of kids....1

3. Hoping to have a total of....1 or 2, undecided

4. Favourite Canadian baby store....I guess BRU for lack of alternatives

5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....health care & mat leave

6. Favourite Olympic sport...figure skating

7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? hope so!

8. Love/Hate Snow....we don't own a car so we hate it

9. Do you say "eh"?...yup

brantford_bride · February 2010

So...

1. I live in.....Brantford, Ontario

2. # of kids....1

3. Hoping to have a total of....2, but wouldn't be opposed to 3

4. Favourite Canadian baby store....still looking, prefer the choices in the US

5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....health care & mat leave

6. Favourite Olympic sport...downhill skiing, but much prefer the summer olympics

7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... Oh I hope so

8. Love/Hate Snow....hate it, I am moving somewhere sunny when I retire

9. Do you say "eh"?...yes

melbre · February 2010

brantford_bride:

So...

1. I live in.....Sask.

2. # of kids....2 with another on the way

3. Hoping to have a total of....3

4. Favourite Canadian baby store....The children's place, for lack of better alternative

5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....other canadians

6. Favourite Olympic sport...any, I am a bit of a junkie

7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... So my DH stops being a grump, I hope so!

8. Love/Hate Snow....love it!

9. Do you say "eh"?...yes i've been told

natasha_l_nesbitt · February 2010

1. I live in.....Southwest ON

2. # of kids....1 little princess

3. Hoping to have a total of....4...if DH agrees

4. Favourite Canadian baby store....please mum

5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....right now, it's mat leave, but also health care and general happiness

6. Favourite Olympic sport...HOCKEY HOCKEY HOCKEY!!

7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... please! (fingers crossed)

8. Love/Hate Snow....love-hate. I love snow during Christmas and New years, but could do without the rest of the time.

9. Do you say "eh"?...yes, yes I do.

engaged678 · February 2010

1. I live in.....Central Alberta

2. # of kids....1

3. Hoping to have a total of....1

4. ?Favourite Canadian baby store....boutiques

5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....health care for sure!

6. Favourite Olympic sport...?I'm liking skeleton racing more and more

7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... ummm, Hello??Heck Yes!

8. Love/Hate Snow....hated it until my son came along, now he loves it so I love it.

9. Do you say "eh"?...yes?

AndLyn · February 2010

1. I live in.....Ontario2. # of kids....23. Hoping to have a total of....2 (but haven't totally ruled out a third yet)4. ?Favourite Canadian baby store....Diaper Days5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....there's a lot, but mat leave is definitely up there6. Favourite Olympic sport...figure skating7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ...?yes!8. Love/Hate Snow....love how it looks, don't really like dealing with it

?9. Do you say "eh"?...yes?

daniellecs · February 2010

mommy~to~mj:
1. I live in.....Ontario
2. # of kids....1 on the way
3. Hoping to have a total of....1
4. Favourite Canadian baby store....dearbornbaby
5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....being in another country from my crazy family
6. Favourite Olympic sport...any type of skiing
7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ...
8. Love/Hate Snow....love when it's white and fresh, hate when it's dirty and polluted
9. Do you say "eh"?...occasionally

Janacash · February 2010

1. I live in.....BC

2. # of kids....1 on the way

3. Hoping to have a total of....2, but wouldn't be opposed to 3

4. Favourite Canadian baby store....I have yet to find one...

5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....Tim Hortons

6. Favourite Olympic sport...speed skating, curling and of course...Hockey!

7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? not gonna lie I have my doubting moments but we better!!!

8. Love/Hate Snow....Love having a snowy Christmas but could live without it for 9 months of the year!

9. Do you say "eh"? ive actually never said "eh" in my life....

Lori Loves Matt · February 2010

1. I live in.....Alberta

2. # of kids....2

3. Hoping to have a total of....3

4. Favourite Canadian baby store....I don't really have one

5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....health care, mat leave, and I think Canadians in general have a great sense of humour

6. Favourite Olympic sport...figure skating

7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... I'm not a big hockey fan, but I still hope we win the gold

8. Love/Hate Snow....I only like it at Christmas time

9. Do you say "eh"?...never

brideon082104 · February 2010

mommy~to~mj:
1. I live in.....BC
2. # of kids....1
3. Hoping to have a total of....2
4. Favourite Canadian baby store....Please Mum
5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....health care & Tim Hortons (well except now Tim's is in part of the US!)
6. Favourite Olympic sport...Hockey!
7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... YES! The women won it today and the men have a good shot at it as well.
8. Love/Hate Snow....Hate. I live on the west coast so most people don't know what to do with snow unless it's on the mountains.
9. Do you say "eh"?...yes

blondek8 · February 2010

1. I live in..... Ontario

2. # of kids.... none, this is our first!

3. Hoping to have a total of.... 2, but maybe 3 if I can convince DH

4. Favourite Canadian baby store.... not sure yet!

5. Favourite thing about being Canadian.... hockey, our beer, Tim's and our kickass country.

6. Favourite Olympic sport... hockey and short track speed skating!

7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... Of course!

8. Love/Hate Snow.... Love it, but don't see enough of it in SW Ontario.

9. Do you say "eh"?... all the time

Mayabanana · February 2010

1. I live in.....Montreal, Qc

2. # of kids....1 on the way

3. Hoping to have a total of....2, but a 3rd is negotiable

4. Favourite Canadian baby store....haven't found a favorite yet

5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....Definitely the year-long mat. leave & our friendliness (in other provinces, anyway)

6. Favourite Olympic sport...curling, though I prefer playing to watching

7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... YES!

8. Love/Hate Snow....I love it when I don't need to go out in it.

9. Do you say "eh"?... I don't think so....

medlabmommy · March 2010

1. I live in.....Oromocto,NB2. # of kids....1 and 1 one the way3. Hoping to have a total of....2, but a 3rd is negotiable4. Favourite Canadian baby store....The Children's Place5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....Definitely the year-long mat. leave & our friendliness, poutine and Tim Horton's!!6. Favourite Olympic sport...Figure skating, hockey and curling7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... ummm...YES! 8. Love/Hate Snow....We get WAY too much here in NB usually so I hate it 9. Do you say "eh"?... Surprisingly, I never said it until I moved to Ontario to go to college and now I say it ALL the time!!

chrystalrose · March 2010

1. I live in.....Clairmont, Alberta

2. # of kids....1 on the way

3. Hoping to have a total of....1 hopefully if its a boy, if a girl then until we get a boy

4. Favourite Canadian baby store....haven't found a favorite yet

5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....beautiful landscapes, and mat leave!

6. Favourite Olympic sport...Figure Skating

7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... YES!

8. Love/Hate Snow....I love the first snow, but when it keeps snowing hate it, like now we are day 4 of constant snow

9. Do you say "eh"?... yes all the time lol

Peggy0228 · April 2010

1. I live in.....Alberta

2. # of kids....1

3. Hoping to have a total of....2, but wouldn't be opposed to 3

4. Favourite Canadian baby store....don't really have one!

5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....health care & mat leave

6. Favourite Olympic sport...beach volleyball

7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... YES!

8. Love/Hate Snow....love snow, hate cold

9. Do you say "eh"?...yes

emma@barebonephoto.com · May 2010

1. I live in.....Cambridge, Ontario2. # of kids....1 in utero3. Hoping to have a total of....24. Favourite Canadian baby store....https://www.pinkyblue.ca
5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....health care & the freedom to make decisions on how we would like to give birth.6. Favourite Olympic sport.......Anything involving snow
7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal?~> please explain8. Love/Hate Snow....love snow and being snuggled up by the fire with a book and a glass of red wine.9. Do you say "eh"?.........no......but I was born in England

Marta-Eve · July 2010

1. I live in.....Windsor, Ontario2. # of kids....pregnant with our first3. Hoping to have a total of....2 or 34. Favourite Canadian baby store....Bump Maternity & Baby5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....health care & mat leave6. Favourite Olympic sport...Hockey of course!7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... YES! 8. Love/Hate Snow....Love snowboarding & skiing, hate snow shoveling & freezing. 9. Do you say "eh"?... Think we all do, eh?

kaube · July 2010

1. I live in.....Saskatchewan2. # of kids....none yet
3. Hoping to have a total of....34. Favourite Canadian baby store....none...yet5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....the variety of landscapes and cultures we encompass. And the healthcare 6. Favourite Olympic sport...um none?
7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? YES8. Love/Hate Snow....HATE snow. *shudder* stupid winter9. Do you say "eh"?... Totally

jazzyag · July 2010

1. I live in.....BC

2. # of kids....1

3. Hoping to have a total of....2

4. Favourite Canadian baby store....Mountainbaby, in Nelson

5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....our colourful "funny money", and also I think health care is pretty great.

6. Favourite Olympic sport...summer is show jumping, winter is bobsled

7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... it was exciting, what a game!

8. Love/Hate Snow....Enjoy it mostly, but not driving in it.

9. Do you say "eh"?...actually I say "hey" but I think "eh" is more of an eastern thing

dreemac · July 2010

1. I live in.....St. John's, NL

2. # of kids....0

3. Hoping to have a total of....2

4. Favourite Canadian baby store....don't really have one

5. Favourite thing about being Canadian...health care, mat leave, marriage rights for everyone

6. Favourite Olympic sport...summer: gymnastics, winter: snowboard cross

7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... yay

8. Love/Hate Snow....makes you appreciate the summer!

9. Do you say "eh"?...nowhere near as much as I did when living in NB and QC

CanadianGurl · July 2010

1. I live in.....Edmonton

2. # of kids....1 plus 1 on the way

3. Hoping to have a total of....maybe 4

4. Favourite Canadian baby store....Echildren

5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....health care & mat leave (I agree)

6. Favourite Olympic sport...I wish I had time to watch the Olympics

7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ...huh?

8. Love/Hate Snow....Love the look of it in December, but before and after the holidays, I want it gone.

9. Do you say "eh"?...yes

girliegirl27 · July 2010

1. I live in.....Saskatchewan2. # of kids....1 on the way3. Hoping to have a total of....24. Favourite Canadian baby store... hello baby5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....mat leave and the scenery6. Favourite Olympic sport...figure skating8. Love/Hate Snow... depends on the day ( I teach too, but school has not EVER been cancelled once in the entire time I've been a student or a teacher. I think that's only a small town thing in SK)9. Do you say "eh"?... I say hey more than eh

staceyanseeuw · July 2010

1) I live in Winnipeg

2) # of kids...so far just 1. We'll see how it goes. Probably at least 1 more.

3) See above

4) Bareheart Boutique in Kenora, Ont.

5) Health care and mat leave (for a year!!!)

6) Hockey

7) Yes and Yes!

8) I'm with you, I work in a school so snow days are always welcome!

9) More than I should.

Nice to meet all the other Canucks here!

craftytype · July 2010

Tanya

1. I live in.....Ontario

2. # of kids....1 on the way

3. Hoping to have a total of....maybe 2

4. Favourite Canadian baby store....So far, Once upon a Child

5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....health care & mat leave (I agree)

6. Favourite Olympic sport... ice skating

7. Olympic Hockey: woohoo!

8. Love/Hate Snow....Love snow

9. Do you say "eh"?...of course!

ridesbuttons · September 2010

mommy~to~mj:
I'd really like to get to know fellow Canadian bumpies. I know there was a "get to know you" post below but I was thinking it would be nice to do another one since the last one looks like it was in April, and there seem to be a lot more people who have discovered this board in the last while.
So...
1. I live in...Ontario
2. # of kids....2
3. Hoping to have a total of....2
4. Favourite Canadian baby store....local garage sales
5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....friendliness
6. Favourite Olympic sport...I love the winter Olympics, but can't choose a sport
7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... YES!
8. Love/Hate Snow....love playing in the snow, hate dealing with the snow
9. Do you say "eh"?...yes

Zigkiss · September 2010

1. I live in.....Hamilton, Ontario2. # of kids....23. Hoping to have a total of....2, but wouldn't be opposed to 34. Favourite Canadian baby store....Children's Place, I don't think it's actually Canadian but it's in Canada and it's the one I like 5. Favourite thing about being Canadian.... mat leave6. Favourite Olympic sport...figure skating7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... 8. Love/Hate Snow....pretty much hate but I'd miss it if it was gone, I'd like it if it only lasted a couple weeks.9. Do you say "eh"? yes

msbride20 · October 2010

1. I live in.....BC

2. # of kids....0...well 5 mos preggo

3. Hoping to have a total of....2, but wouldn't be opposed to 3 if we have 2 of the same

4. Favourite Canadian baby store....don't know yet

5. Favourite thing about being Canadian....health care & mat leave

6. Favourite Olympic sport...hockey

7. Olympic Hockey: gold medal? ... YES!

8. Love/Hate Snow....mixed - I can't really get to work if it's snowing too hard, but it's beautiful

9. Do you say "eh"?...yes, can't really make it through a sentence without saying it eh

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