Category Archives: Humor

“School of Rock the Musical”: A Review With Much Projection

Posted on February 24, 2017 by mama one to three

The years in between make a difference when it comes to experiencing a story. In 2003, I watched goofy Jack Black stumble and charm and ultimately inspire a classroom of talented musicians in School of Rock. I was 33 at the time, unmarried, not … Continue reading →

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How to Make Coffee (and Better Choices)

Posted on September 9, 2016 by mama one to three

Become addicted to The Tunnel on PBS (optional: pay handsomely per episode because you erased all the episodes you recorded). Start watching as soon as your husband* goes to bed, tell yourself you won’t be tired, and make sure you … Continue reading →

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At the End of the Day, It’s All the Same

Posted on June 7, 2016 by mama one to three

Today was a total shit show an interesting day. My son completely lost it was in quite a mood after he dropped a donut on the floor of a coffee shop. He ran out and away from me, and I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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By Any Other Name (A True Story)

Posted on August 21, 2015 by mama one to three

Do you have one of those things that is long and you make noise by pressing the holes like this–? Then as if in a movie, or a nightmare, my words slowed to half-speed drawl, and before my brain could stop my … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Make Mom Friends, or Be the Weird Mom

Posted on January 8, 2015 by mama one to three

Motherhood can be a lonely endeavor. However fulfilled we are with our children and jobs and families, we are often without meaningful adult conversation for hours or days at a time. The most common complaint I hear from fellow moms … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Story, Told by Daughters

Posted on December 12, 2014 by mama one to three

My girls, who are five and seven, found two little books in a bookcase that I was to fill out at some point. The books are similar, each is called A Mother’s Story, and they are meant to be keepsake … Continue reading →

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Don’t Say This To My Five Year Old

Posted on August 10, 2014 by mama one to three

I have always wanted to write a “What Not to Say” piece–“What Not to Say to Pregnant Women,” “…to New Mothers,” etc. I figured being a mother of twins was my best shot. (I’ve also drafted “10 Things You Shouldn’t Say to … Continue reading →

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6 Reasons Camp and Math Don’t Mix

Posted on July 24, 2014 by mama one to three

1. I have three children in camp this summer. For six weeks each. That costs one million dollars. 2. My children buy lunch every day at camp. We give each child 10 dollars in the morning. Each comes home in the afternoon with 12 to … Continue reading →

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A Review of the Bronx Zoo by Molly

Posted on May 8, 2014 by mama one to three

This is a review by six-year-old Molly; it was a school assignment. The second part of the assignment was for parents to post the review online (or at least type and print the review). For months, Molly’s was lost among the papers … Continue reading →

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Variations on a Theme: Summer

Posted on July 25, 2013 by mama one to three

“Thank you my life long afternoon…” From Variation on a Theme by W.S. Merwin “Forgive me. I simply do not know what I am doing.” From Variations on a Theme by William Carlos Williams by Kenneth Koch Summer’s great, right? Ah, … Continue reading →

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