Category Archives: It’s All About Me

Bizarre Parenting Moments: The Old Lady and the Elevator

You know those moments when your whining, crusty, adorably mismatched family gets in the elevator with an old person and you know it can go one of two ways? No? Well it can go like this. Elderly neighbor is enchanted, … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday: Where Have I Been?

This past New York winter–mild, erratic, flighty–was still winter. And all that comes with that–the boots, gloves, dirt salted floors, early darkness and staying inside as much as possible–put me a little off these past few months. More than usual. … Continue reading

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The Mind Has Its Battles Too

One need not be a chamber to be haunted.. -Emily Dickinson I am in a small and selfish place right now. It is quite familiar to me. That’s what eating disorders are like. They make you think only of yourself and … Continue reading

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This Is (Not) a Love Song

I am linking up with These Little Waves and Mama Wants This for a sublime linky.

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Wordless Wednesday: Looking Back at Little Ones (and Long Hair)

I spent a bit of time tonight going through pictures on iPhoto.  I became very nostalgic: I recently cut my hair short and I am missing my long hair. And also, my children are growing up quickly–they are kids now … Continue reading

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Getting It Done

This is the where. Truly, I don’t know how. So many reasons why. I linked up with These Little Waves and Mama Wants This

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The History of Sleep

Our first daughter was such a good sleeper that upon hearing how she slept through the night at six weeks, a stranger warned us not to repeat that to other new parents; we would be hated and resented.  Like youth, … Continue reading

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Stream of Consciousness Sunday: Italy to Boston in 5 Minutes

This is my first link up with All Things Fadra’s Stream of Consciousness Sunday. I wrote for five minutes without any planning or re-writing.  Usually, in terms of blog posts, I am rather comfortable not over-editing myself.  This pushed even … Continue reading

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I Am a Guest: Mean Mommy in Two Acts

Today I am guesting over at Mamas Against Drama.  As the name indicates, this is a very cool website where moms can feel totally comfortable speaking their truths without judgement.  And that’s just what I did.  We all like to … Continue reading

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Telling the Tale

This is a dreamy new link up with Mama Wants This and These Little Waves. Come spin in all the beauty over at Memories Captured.

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