Category Archives: New York City Living and Coping

A Difference of Tradition

Posted on September 7, 2011 by mama one to three

“I miss my childhood,” my husband says as we drive the two hours upstate to his family’s house.  He is describing his memories of growing up in rural Hudson Valley, with the occasional bear in the yard, extended family living … Continue reading →

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What We See. And What We Don’t.

Posted on September 6, 2011 by mama one to three

Outside our window is one of my favorite sights–the Empire State Building.  For obvious reasons (like, I love this city, and I am so grateful for once to not be facing a brick wall in Manhattan), this makes me very … Continue reading →

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40 Is the New Breakdown

Posted on August 27, 2011 by mama one to three

I turned 40 last this year (prove it).  There was a party.  Friends.  Champagne and cupcakes.  I didn’t fall off my bar stool flashing my underwear to the place; in this way it was different than my 21st birthday party. … Continue reading →

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This Summer Is a Foreign Country

Posted on August 18, 2011 by mama one to three

The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there.    — L. P. Hartley I have been trying to be present this summer — for the days of rising with the sun; tantrums in lieu of diaper changes; … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Are We Not Dads?

Posted on August 5, 2011 by mama one to three

Mama One to Three is super-excited to have its first guest post writer! Gary is a Floridian married to a Canadian. He is a New York City stay-at-home dad of one and another one on the way. He is currently trying … Continue reading →

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Parenting Moment: The Picnic

Posted on July 19, 2011 by mama one to three

My oldest and I had a picnic lunch outside today.  Here’s how that went. Can you please take your shoes off before you step on the blanket? Mommy there are bugs on the blanket. It’s fine.  Please stop bunching the … Continue reading →

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Bringing Crazy to the Beach

Posted on July 12, 2011 by mama one to three

We just returned from a vacation.  That’s what we used to call spending days away from our daily life and the city: “vacation.”   I have heard traveling with children referred to as a “working vacation,” or at least downgraded … Continue reading →

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Helping Handbags: This May Be Perfect

Posted on June 22, 2011 by mama one to three

Contrary to the evidence–a wardrobe of old tee shirts, jeans and fraying converse sneakers–I do love shopping.   I love shoes and handbags best.  I am a stay-at-home mom forever shopping for the perfect pair of pumps.  Just in case. … Continue reading →

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I Am a True “Scary Mommy” Today

Posted on June 16, 2011 by mama one to three

Thank you, Scary Mommy, for the opportunity to guest post.  Jill’s blog is funny and true, with lots of extras.  You won’t want to leave. Check out my post “The Thing About Friends.”

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Guest Posting “Momday” at The Mother Geek

Posted on June 14, 2011 by mama one to three

Thank you Jeanne, for allowing me to post today at The Mother Geek: “Like Daughter, Like Mother“

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