Category Archives: Parenting Moments

How I Do Okay

Posted on October 4, 2012 by mama one to three

Someone asked me how I manage to feel “okay.” This was in the context of talking about depression, feeling overwhelmed with three young kids, my husband’s extreme work schedule, and my own work with demanding deadlines. You know–just another conversation … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: With So Many Things to Do

Posted on September 26, 2012 by mama one to three

Last week was busy with school, birthday parties, a carnival, swimming and ballet lessons. We also met Elmo and went to a very wonderful event hosted by Trumpeting Media, Shot@Life, and the United Nations Foundation. Shot@Life launched a new app … Continue reading →

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Life in Doll Years

Posted on August 29, 2012 by mama one to three

Thirteen years ago, Labor Day weekend, my now-husband and I moved to New York City. We had no jobs lined up, had rented an apartment we had not seen and couldn’t afford, had been dating for about five minutes, and … Continue reading →

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Song, Spanish, and Milestones at New York Kids Club–and a Giveaway!

Posted on August 22, 2012 by mama one to three

Kids just want to have fun–and sing and dance and cook and draw and paint. New York Kids Club is a great place to let your kids run, play, bake, and even learn Spanish. I was invited to sample three new … Continue reading →

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Should Little Girls Have Secrets?

Posted on August 13, 2012 by mama one to three

Molly and I stopped for pizza after an afternoon of consignment store shopping. Camp is ending this week, and I mentioned that her counselor had said there would be a party on the last day for all the parents. “I … Continue reading →

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Jesus, a Virgin, and the Gold Shoes

Posted on August 9, 2012 by mama one to three

My daughter got a postcard in the mail today announcing the beginning of Sunday School in September and this year’s theme. We do not attend church, and I was not expecting it. “Good God, it’s Christ the Righteous!” is what I … Continue reading →

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Clothes Make the Woman…Anxious

Posted on July 18, 2012 by mama one to three

I completely screwed up this morning and told Molly as she was scooting out the door for camp that our babysitter would be picking her up today. Rule number one when delivering change-of-pick-up news to kids: give them some warning. … Continue reading →

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One Week, Summer

Posted on July 9, 2012 by mama one to three

We made a last-minute decision to get away this summer. My husband is nostalgic and romantic about family vacations. I am less enthusiastic. But it is hard to argue. We had a wonderful, stressful, busy, hot week in Greenport, New … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Boys Don’t Grow Up

Posted on June 18, 2012 by mama one to three

In honor of Father’s Day, and in honor of dads everywhere, Mama One to Three is happy to have its second guest poster and a new feature on this website. “Dad Was Here” will introduce my brave readers to some … Continue reading →

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The Dynamics of Three

Posted on May 22, 2012 by mama one to three

One recent afternoon, as we were all winding down at home after school pick-up, Molly said to me, “You know what mommy?” And I expected an observation to come forth along the lines of “Spiders have an ‘abdomen.’ That’s where … Continue reading →

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