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Party of Three
There was a seismic shift in our family dynamic this weekend: We dropped Ashley off at camp. No teenager for seven whole weeks? Now my little man is really going to know the sun rises and sets on his smiling … Continue reading
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Daddies Rock
“Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a Dad” is one of my favorite sentiments. My kids are fortunate to not only have a Dad, but also a Daddy–a manly man who happens to … Continue reading
Posted in Baby, Family, Father's Day, Kids, Life, Thoughts, Uncategorized
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Bad Time Dumping Syndrome
My son is suffering from a condition I’ve dubbed Bad Time Dumping Syndrome (BTDS). What are the symptoms? Unleashing a fury in his diaper at the most inopportune moment possible: at a store with no bathroom and/or changing table, at … Continue reading
Posted in Baby, Bat Mitzvah, Family, Friends, Jewish, Kids, Life, Mommy, Parents, Thoughts, Uncategorized
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Inside Out
Guess who bumped into a family friend who happens to own a posh clothing boutique in town, chatted away with wild abandon, and noticed her shirt was on inside out after she got home? Yup. That would be me. And … Continue reading
Posted in Bat Mitzvah, Dishes, Family, Food, Friends, Kids, Life, Mommy, recipes, Teenagers, Thoughts, Uncategorized
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Mommy Moments
Life is full of beautiful moments. Scoring a pair of designer shoes at half price, losing a pound or two without trying, dishing out a new recipe to rave reviews, finding a good parking space, taking an impromptu road trip … Continue reading
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18 Hours and Counting
In the Mommy Hood, the days are long, but the years are short. I always try to keep that in mind…especially on days that start at 2:30 a.m. Despite my body’s daily cries at the crack of dawn–for coffee, for … Continue reading
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Steppin’ Out
I cheated last night. I feel guilty, dirty, and, surprisingly, good about it. My clandestine affair began after I put the baby to bed at 7:15 p.m. I quickly changed out of my milk spattered yoga pants, spruced myself up … Continue reading
(Kind of) Living the Dream, Baby!
I am an unapologetic home cook. I tugged at my Mom’s apron strings as a young girl, eager to mimic her style. And she taught me how to cook, bake, and curse “Mom’s G-d Damn Pie Crust” when it didn’t … Continue reading
We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby
Dearest Alex James, Today is your first birthday. I have lost more than 350 hours of sleep, changed over 3,000 diapers, and finished 400 loads of laundry since you were born. I have choked back tears during all of your immunizations, … Continue reading
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Bad Weather Blues
Everyone in my house is downright cranky. The culprit? Rain, rain, and more cold rain spitting on what’s supposed to be spring. The heat is back on, the extra blankets are out of storage, and the Keurig is churning out … Continue reading
