Tag: family
Meet Melissa: Completing the Puzzle
Wow, here it is, my first post as an official contributor for Fairfield County Mom! It feels surreal. I have been guest blogging for...
Grandmas: The Unsung Heroes
Who would I be as a mother if it weren't for my mom and mother-in-law? How would I survive? Who would I lean on?
My mom,...
For the Love of Siblings
I have two siblings. I am the oldest. I am four years older than my brother, and he is four years older than my...
Last Words From My Dad
“You know, being a parent isn’t as easy as you think, you’ll see.”
Those were some of the last words my dad ever spoke...
Grandparenting Joy
One of the unexpected delights of parenting for me - and I think for my husband, too - has been seeing how much joy...
Family Choice: Navigating COVID-19
It's been several months since Governor Lamont first encouraged us to "Stay Safe, Stay at Home." Schools changed to distance learning, non-essential employees began...
Everyone’s Best Friend
Frederic the Great nailed this one for sure, dogs are a man’s best friend. But I truly believe they are everyone's best friend!
On top...
Why Not? {Adopting a Pet During Quarantine}
We are animal people.
Both my husband and I grew up with pets, and we knew that we’d raise our kids the same way.
However, with...
Learning to Draw
I am not an artist. Drawing has always been a weakness of mine and something I have never enjoyed. Even as a kid, I...
Dads Are Parents Too
It was an innocent omission: "Hey Moms...let's schedule a lunchtime Zoom story!" I read the email from a fellow school parent quickly, with the...