Janessa Nayler-Giesbrecht
@janessaallison.bsky.social
Mostly mom commentary with a side of Mennonite Pastor things. Hobby potter. Mixed: Chinese/Scottish | Treaty 1 land inhabitant | she/her
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Hello! Introductions are in order.
I’m Janessa! I’m a lot of things, including a mom, partner, and menno pastor. I tend to post a lot of sweet kiddo anecdotes, faith reflections, and general life commentary. I like to think I’m a bit funny, pleasantly hopeful, and honest.
Nice to meet you!
I’m Janessa! I’m a lot of things, including a mom, partner, and menno pastor. I tend to post a lot of sweet kiddo anecdotes, faith reflections, and general life commentary. I like to think I’m a bit funny, pleasantly hopeful, and honest.
Nice to meet you!
I just heard that Manitoba is going to be selling off the back stock of US liquor until Christmas, giving proceeds to the Cheer Boards in Winnipeg, Brandon, and Thompson - essentially dealing with the dormant product we’d already paid for in a way that benefits us locally. Genius idea.
December 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I just heard that Manitoba is going to be selling off the back stock of US liquor until Christmas, giving proceeds to the Cheer Boards in Winnipeg, Brandon, and Thompson - essentially dealing with the dormant product we’d already paid for in a way that benefits us locally. Genius idea.
It’s officially Sia Christmas album o’clock!
December 3, 2025 at 8:41 PM
It’s officially Sia Christmas album o’clock!
Watching my kiddo’s little hand reaching out of the car window trying to catch the first snowflakes is just pure magic. ❄️
November 27, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Watching my kiddo’s little hand reaching out of the car window trying to catch the first snowflakes is just pure magic. ❄️
The latest in 3 year old comedy:
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Poop!
Poop who?
Poop we flushed him down the toilet and made him from one into two and it mixed him up and then they turn into a superhero!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Poop!
Poop who?
Poop we flushed him down the toilet and made him from one into two and it mixed him up and then they turn into a superhero!
November 22, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The latest in 3 year old comedy:
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Poop!
Poop who?
Poop we flushed him down the toilet and made him from one into two and it mixed him up and then they turn into a superhero!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Poop!
Poop who?
Poop we flushed him down the toilet and made him from one into two and it mixed him up and then they turn into a superhero!
Small son (3.5) changed daycares in October and it’s been really rough dropping him off. Well, after a lot of work and incentives he has had for amazing drop off days and today he even turned around and wished me a good day with a big smile. 🥹
November 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Small son (3.5) changed daycares in October and it’s been really rough dropping him off. Well, after a lot of work and incentives he has had for amazing drop off days and today he even turned around and wished me a good day with a big smile. 🥹
About last night…
November 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
About last night…
What I’ll say at the end of this day though: the gift my boys gave me today was knowing deeply how much they love me and find me comforting. 🧡
Before kids, my November birthday was pretty chill. After kids it is walk in clinics and fevers to manage. Love them forever and happily do it, but oof.
Oh and by the way I’m 39 today.
Oh and by the way I’m 39 today.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:39 AM
What I’ll say at the end of this day though: the gift my boys gave me today was knowing deeply how much they love me and find me comforting. 🧡
Before kids, my November birthday was pretty chill. After kids it is walk in clinics and fevers to manage. Love them forever and happily do it, but oof.
Oh and by the way I’m 39 today.
Oh and by the way I’m 39 today.
spongebob is laying on the floor in a messy room with the words `` party ! ''
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November 8, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Before kids, my November birthday was pretty chill. After kids it is walk in clinics and fevers to manage. Love them forever and happily do it, but oof.
Oh and by the way I’m 39 today.
Oh and by the way I’m 39 today.
I’m sorry, but the walk in clinic is playing NSYNC’s bye bye bye and Toto’s Africa back to back and I’m not sure how they expect us all to not sing and therefore share all the viruses in this room. Irresponsible tbh.
November 8, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I’m sorry, but the walk in clinic is playing NSYNC’s bye bye bye and Toto’s Africa back to back and I’m not sure how they expect us all to not sing and therefore share all the viruses in this room. Irresponsible tbh.
Can Ms. Rachel be president over there? I think that would be for the best.
November 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Can Ms. Rachel be president over there? I think that would be for the best.
10 minutes after I woke up I remembered the Blue Jays lost. It was a nice 10 minutes.
November 2, 2025 at 1:48 PM
10 minutes after I woke up I remembered the Blue Jays lost. It was a nice 10 minutes.
I’m like, really sad for me but honestly maybe even more sad for Eugene Levy. I don’t want him to be sad ever.
November 2, 2025 at 4:26 AM
I’m like, really sad for me but honestly maybe even more sad for Eugene Levy. I don’t want him to be sad ever.
IT FEELS BAD TO LIKE SPORTS WHY DO WE DO THIS?????????
November 2, 2025 at 3:53 AM
IT FEELS BAD TO LIKE SPORTS WHY DO WE DO THIS?????????
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HANG IT IN THE LOUVRE
November 2, 2025 at 2:27 AM
HANG IT IN THE LOUVRE
I may soil myself.
November 2, 2025 at 3:36 AM
I may soil myself.
November 2, 2025 at 3:13 AM
I am unwell. I want them to win so bad.
November 2, 2025 at 2:36 AM
I am unwell. I want them to win so bad.
Can I just say that baseball would be infinitely more enjoyable if i could just now see anyone’s mouths. The chewing and spitting is so nasty.
But of COURSE… GO JAYS!
But of COURSE… GO JAYS!
November 2, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Can I just say that baseball would be infinitely more enjoyable if i could just now see anyone’s mouths. The chewing and spitting is so nasty.
But of COURSE… GO JAYS!
But of COURSE… GO JAYS!
Sports stress is not my favourite.
November 2, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Sports stress is not my favourite.
COME ON CAPTAIN KIRK.
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November 1, 2025 at 3:01 AM
COME ON CAPTAIN KIRK.
I love Chris Bassitt so much.
November 1, 2025 at 2:58 AM
I love Chris Bassitt so much.
Yes OF COURSE I sat in the chair with the sweater tonight. You’ll find me here on Friday night as well.
October 30, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Yes OF COURSE I sat in the chair with the sweater tonight. You’ll find me here on Friday night as well.
I’m sorry but if I didn’t already love the Bluejays, I’d be fully obsessed with them for the sole reason they have a Captain Kirk.
October 30, 2025 at 1:47 AM
I’m sorry but if I didn’t already love the Bluejays, I’d be fully obsessed with them for the sole reason they have a Captain Kirk.