![]() ![]() It’s not the most exciting workout, but if I’m watching a good TV show, the time flies by. I have an elliptical machine in the basement. It may only be 30 minutes some days but it definitely helps to recharge my batteries. ![]() I’ve realized that being able to exercise is really important to me, so I’ve arranged my schedule so that I can exercise in the mornings. Half the time, we are so tired and want to plop ourselves in front of the TV instead, but once we are out, it is always really nice to be able to reconnect. That’s a trickier one – it took us a while to find our rhythm once we had kids, but we try to have a date night once a week. How do you and your husband fit marriage into the balance? My son is a French toast connoisseur at this point! We especially like to head to Tiffany’s, Brasserie Bernard or Holder. Now that there are two, we have to divide and conquer more, but we always go out for breakfast as a family on the weekend. When we had just one child, we did everything together – dinner, bathtime for our son, playtime. What do you find tricky about having two kids? Weekends are when we try to do something a little more special I try to find an “adventure” for us to go on, whether it be riding the little train in the Old Port or going strawberry picking. Life is a bit crazy when I get home from work but we still try to squeeze in some playtime then as well. My husband and I trade off “morning duty” every day so when I’m on duty, that’s usually a good 2 hours of quality time with the kids. When do you typically hang out with your children? My oldest just started in daycare, which is the greatest thing since grandparents, and my little guy stays home with our wonderful nanny. It’s still in flux as I’ve only been back for 2 months, but generally speaking I work 4 days a week at my office, followed by many more hours of office management and charting after the kids are asleep. I’ve been married for 6 years, and we have a 3.5-year-old son and a 6-month-old son. I did my medical school and residency at McGill, and opened my own practice right after graduation. I’m a proud born and raised Montrealer, other than a brief stint in Toronto where I met my husband and imported him. I couldn’t wait to hear how someone with kids similar to those my own age dealt with the everyday. Elyssa Elman agreed to take part in this series. I was so pleased when Montreal-based family doctor Dr. But, I do think they are in a special position to offer thoughtful advice. They too can get overwhelmed, have sick kids and strive for balance. However, after meeting many on a personal level I soon realized that they are not wonder women and have many of the same struggles. I hold them up on a pedestal and think what they do is so amazing. ![]()
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