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Category Archives: Parenting Moments
This Comes With 40
I have written about turning 40 before. When I actually turned 40. That was more than two years ago. And my perspective has changed–slightly but significantly. Slowly, I’ve become less concerned with the opinions others hold of me, and terribly … Continue reading
Guest Dad Post: How Not to Choose the Family Dog
I have been holding on to this post since the summer. Sean Teare has guest posted here before; he is a father of two and a very funny person. My dear old friend, if he is still speaking to me, … Continue reading
The Deal We Get
Before long we learn, in this life, that we are not here forever. We learn through the changing of seasons, the loss of our pets in childhood, the death of a loved one. We get no guarantee of numbers. So … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, It's All About Me, Mental health, New York City Living and Coping, Parenting Moments
Tagged acceptance, compassion, death, God, grief, mortality, parenting, religion
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It Is Too Much With Us
William Wordsworth wrote his sonnet, The World Is Too Much With Us, in 1802 out of anger with the increased materialism of his time. While the frustration is of a different source and of a different moment, it was a … Continue reading
This Is Not a Thanksgiving Post
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
Our Room With a View
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
Beauty and What I Mean
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
When?
When will she decide to come out? When will she latch? When will she poop? When does the doctor check on her? When will she sleep? When should I wake her up? When is it a problem if she doesn’t … Continue reading
To My New Mom Self
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
What Will They Remember?
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
Posted in Family Life, It's All About Me, New York City Living and Coping, Parenting Moments
Tagged city kids, memories, parenting, twins
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