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Wordless Wednesday: Favorite Things (That Are Not My Kids)

Posted on September 28, 2011 by mama one to three

These are some of the things that make me happy.  In no particular order.  I’m starting with Chanel make up because it was a recent big investment.  I left all my make up in NYC and spent an afternoon at … Continue reading →

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You Think You Had a Bad Day?

Posted on September 27, 2011 by mama one to three

Have you ever needed to keep writing to just… keep writing?  Tonight is one of those nights.  My thoughts from the day are a cyclone.  At one point this afternoon I thought I needed a good cry–where is a good … Continue reading →

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Standing Taller. Falling Over.

Posted on September 21, 2011 by mama one to three

Every so often I take something literally.  Sometimes I miss the joke because I believe the ridiculous premise.  (I will believe really ridiculous premises.)  When I thought about what made me “stand taller” this week, I reflexively squared my shoulders. … Continue reading →

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When I Was 13

Posted on September 17, 2011 by mama one to three

When I was 13 I thought the world, the universe, and God specifically, had it in for me. Either I had done something in this life to deserve the name calling, the threats, the laughing and the ridicule that I … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Living (Room) With Crackers

Posted on September 14, 2011 by mama one to three

This is my living room right now.  Yes, those are paint stains.  No, that’s not a real baby lying on the floor.  No, I cannot deal. We really like crackers here.  H is singing a song about them.  To the … Continue reading →

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Who’s Your Nanny? (guest post at Lauren Nicole Gifts)

Posted on September 8, 2011 by mama one to three

Please find me at Lauren Nicole Gifts today with a guest post–also check out her hand made jewelry!  Thanks Denise for the opportunity to work with you!  “Who’s Your Nanny?”

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A Difference of Tradition

Posted on September 7, 2011 by mama one to three

“I miss my childhood,” my husband says as we drive the two hours upstate to his family’s house.  He is describing his memories of growing up in rural Hudson Valley, with the occasional bear in the yard, extended family living … Continue reading →

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What We See. And What We Don’t.

Posted on September 6, 2011 by mama one to three

Outside our window is one of my favorite sights–the Empire State Building.  For obvious reasons (like, I love this city, and I am so grateful for once to not be facing a brick wall in Manhattan), this makes me very … Continue reading →

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40 Is the New Breakdown

Posted on August 27, 2011 by mama one to three

I turned 40 last this year (prove it).  There was a party.  Friends.  Champagne and cupcakes.  I didn’t fall off my bar stool flashing my underwear to the place; in this way it was different than my 21st birthday party. … Continue reading →

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This Summer Is a Foreign Country

Posted on August 18, 2011 by mama one to three

The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there.    — L. P. Hartley I have been trying to be present this summer — for the days of rising with the sun; tantrums in lieu of diaper changes; … Continue reading →

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