Category Archives: New York City Living and Coping

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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Wordless Wednesday: This Is Our Holiday Card

I have not done a holiday card since M’s first Christmas, four years ago.  And that was a New Year’s card that went out in February. I adore and admire all our friends who send us beautiful cards with stunning … 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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The Last Five Are What I Believe

This, finally, is all about me.  I am linking up with Mama Kat’s Pretty Much World Famous Writer’s Workshop. You don’t know about me: 1. I once lived in a small Manhattan studio apartment with my husband, two gerbils, a dog and … Continue reading

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Things I Have Learned This Week (And It’s Only Thursday)

A few things. Just off the top of my head… -Five people do not fit comfortably at all in a queen-size bed. Even when four of those people are small. -When five people are in a queen-size bed, inevitably, one … Continue reading

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