Category Archives: Family Life

Holiday Traditions With Hickory Farms and a Giveaway!

Posted on November 16, 2012 by mama one to three

Like many families, our Thanksgiving is about the food–and our loved ones, gratitude, affection for each other, conversation, laughter, catching up on news. Of course. But it’s kind of about what’s on the table. Hickory Farms has, since I was … Continue reading →

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Our Room With a View

Posted on November 12, 2012 by mama one to three

Following Superstorm Sandy–the monster that devastated much of the east coast, killing more than 100 people in the United States, we spent nine days in three different hotels. Our apartment building lost all utilities as its basement filled with salt … Continue reading →

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When?

Posted on October 19, 2012 by mama one to three

When will she decide to come out? When will she latch? When will she poop? When does the doctor check on her? When will she sleep? When should I wake her up? When is it a problem if she doesn’t … Continue reading →

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To My New Mom Self

Posted on October 10, 2012 by mama one to three

You will lose the weight. I know it’s been six weeks and you still can’t get your khakis over your knees. But you will lose the weight. You will be wearing maternity clothes for a while. Maybe longer than other … Continue reading →

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What Will They Remember?

Posted on October 8, 2012 by mama one to three

I am not sure they will remember the year I lightened my hair to a strange reddish tone, or when I lost five pounds. Or gained seven. Or if they will remember the clothes in my closet, the handbags they … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: With So Many Things to Do

Posted on September 26, 2012 by mama one to three

Last week was busy with school, birthday parties, a carnival, swimming and ballet lessons. We also met Elmo and went to a very wonderful event hosted by Trumpeting Media, Shot@Life, and the United Nations Foundation. Shot@Life launched a new app … Continue reading →

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Life in Doll Years

Posted on August 29, 2012 by mama one to three

Thirteen years ago, Labor Day weekend, my now-husband and I moved to New York City. We had no jobs lined up, had rented an apartment we had not seen and couldn’t afford, had been dating for about five minutes, and … Continue reading →

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Song, Spanish, and Milestones at New York Kids Club–and a Giveaway!

Posted on August 22, 2012 by mama one to three

Kids just want to have fun–and sing and dance and cook and draw and paint. New York Kids Club is a great place to let your kids run, play, bake, and even learn Spanish. I was invited to sample three new … Continue reading →

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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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