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Should Little Girls Have Secrets?

Posted on August 13, 2012 by mama one to three

Molly and I stopped for pizza after an afternoon of consignment store shopping. Camp is ending this week, and I mentioned that her counselor had said there would be a party on the last day for all the parents. “I … Continue reading →

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Jesus, a Virgin, and the Gold Shoes

Posted on August 9, 2012 by mama one to three

My daughter got a postcard in the mail today announcing the beginning of Sunday School in September and this year’s theme. We do not attend church, and I was not expecting it. “Good God, it’s Christ the Righteous!” is what I … Continue reading →

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Clothes Make the Woman…Anxious

Posted on July 18, 2012 by mama one to three

I completely screwed up this morning and told Molly as she was scooting out the door for camp that our babysitter would be picking her up today. Rule number one when delivering change-of-pick-up news to kids: give them some warning. … Continue reading →

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One Week, Summer

Posted on July 9, 2012 by mama one to three

We made a last-minute decision to get away this summer. My husband is nostalgic and romantic about family vacations. I am less enthusiastic. But it is hard to argue. We had a wonderful, stressful, busy, hot week in Greenport, New … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Boys Don’t Grow Up

Posted on June 18, 2012 by mama one to three

In honor of Father’s Day, and in honor of dads everywhere, Mama One to Three is happy to have its second guest poster and a new feature on this website. “Dad Was Here” will introduce my brave readers to some … Continue reading →

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At Great Risk of “Rapture, Blister, Burn”

Posted on June 12, 2012 by mama one to three

Had I known I could work out my mother issues by reviewing plays, I would have saved money on therapy. Gina Gionfriddo’s new play (at Playwrights Horizons through June 24; directed by Peter DuBois) webs the lives of several disparate … Continue reading →

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The Dynamics of Three

Posted on May 22, 2012 by mama one to three

One recent afternoon, as we were all winding down at home after school pick-up, Molly said to me, “You know what mommy?” And I expected an observation to come forth along the lines of “Spiders have an ‘abdomen.’ That’s where … Continue reading →

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One Year

Posted on May 11, 2012 by mama one to three

There was a beginning to all of this. It was one year ago, and a world away. It was 10 feet from where I am typing now. Being the over-thinking, sentimental–overly dramatic–person that I am, milestones such as anniversaries uniquely … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Stopping at the End the Day

Posted on April 25, 2012 by mama one to three

We had a tough day here, after a very long night. My husband is away. I’m anxious and tired. Tonight ended with frustration and screaming and fighting over going to sleep. Once Henry finally went to bed at 10:00, I … Continue reading →

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The Babies Are Three and My Reunion Looms

Posted on April 22, 2012 by mama one to three

People said this would happen: time would accelerate to an unpalatable pace once we had kids. I didn’t really believe them because these were the same people that told me the weight would “melt” off once the baby was born. … Continue reading →

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