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Category Archives: New York City Living and Coping
Wordless Wednesday: I Tried to Take a Self Portrait
I turned 41 this month. Birthdays really aren’t the same after you have kids. We all get that. My husband bought, at the four year old’s insistence, cupcakes for the family. And so that the four year old could blow … Continue reading
My Perfect Family. Tonight.
I don’t write about my family being perfect very often. Ever. I am often overwhelmed by my three children. They whine, cry, scream, throw things, pee on the floor. In response, I whine, cry, scream, throw things. (It ends … Continue reading
Things I’ve Done (In 22 Lines)
Here are the top 22 things I have done. Either in chronological or order of importance. You be the judge. I have: 1. Had Botox (could also be called “Turned 40”). 2. Cried with friends. 3. Been really, really, really … Continue reading
An Interview with Erin Runnion. Because I Am a Mother Too.
Erin Runnion’s mission is that not one more child be abused. Her daughter, Samantha, was abducted and murdered. The Joyful Child Foundation in Memory of Samantha Runnion does amazing work with children, law enforcement and communities to keep our kids safe from predators. Continue reading
Fear and Writing
I started reading the link ups as soon as we returned from Boston today. Waited until the kids were fed. Then fed chocolate, watching television with daddy, dancing around the living room and demanding band aids be placed on them, … Continue reading
Inspiration Looks Like This
I always had trouble with essays like this. I could never really grasp the idea of having a “hero,” nor did I feel particularly inspired through school. Having been an uncomfortable child, I had a lot of growing up to … Continue reading
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
Standing Taller. Falling Over.
Every so often I take something literally. Sometimes I miss the joke because I believe the ridiculous premise. (I will believe really ridiculous premises.) When I thought about what made me “stand taller” this week, I reflexively squared my shoulders. … 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?”
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