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Category Archives: Family Life
A Big Week
This was a big week here. The twins started school. They go to their “playgroup” two days a week, for two hours each. I–or a caregiver–must be there with them the entire time. It’s still good. We woke up Tuesday … Continue reading
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You Think You Had a Bad Day?
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
Who’s Your Nanny? (guest post at Lauren Nicole Gifts)
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?”
A Difference of Tradition
“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
What We See. And What We Don’t.
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
This Summer Is a Foreign Country
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
Guest Post: Are We Not Dads?
Mama One to Three is super-excited to have its first guest post writer! Gary is a Floridian married to a Canadian. He is a New York City stay-at-home dad of one and another one on the way. He is currently trying … Continue reading
Parenting Moment: The Picnic
My oldest and I had a picnic lunch outside today. Here’s how that went. Can you please take your shoes off before you step on the blanket? Mommy there are bugs on the blanket. It’s fine. Please stop bunching the … Continue reading
Bringing Crazy to the Beach
We just returned from a vacation. That’s what we used to call spending days away from our daily life and the city: “vacation.” I have heard traveling with children referred to as a “working vacation,” or at least downgraded … Continue reading
Helping Handbags: This May Be Perfect
Contrary to the evidence–a wardrobe of old tee shirts, jeans and fraying converse sneakers–I do love shopping. I love shoes and handbags best. I am a stay-at-home mom forever shopping for the perfect pair of pumps. Just in case. … Continue reading
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