Category Archives: It’s All About Me

This Is Not a Thanksgiving Post

Posted on November 22, 2012 by mama one to three

I am not good at sharing emotions on demand. Or under expectation. I woke up in a bad mood this morning knowing I’d have the three kids alone most of the day. And I had to prepare for guests. And … 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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Beauty and What I Mean

Posted on October 24, 2012 by mama one to three

Over the past couple of years, I have been fortunate to attend a number of awesomely cool events and to meet many people I like and admire–some bloggers, some writers, some advocates, several celebrities. I always take in a person’s looks … 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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How I Do Okay

Posted on October 4, 2012 by mama one to three

Someone asked me how I manage to feel “okay.” This was in the context of talking about depression, feeling overwhelmed with three young kids, my husband’s extreme work schedule, and my own work with demanding deadlines. You know–just another conversation … 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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Fashion and Friends Highlight Land’s End Back to School Night

Posted on August 20, 2012 by mama one to three

Recently I was hanging out with the talented and more-than-a-little cute Chef Sam Talbot, restaurant owner, Top Chef famer, and author of a book of recipes for those living with diabetes–and we were just chatting, and he was saying how … 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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