Tag: growing up
The Name Game: Kids Addressing Adults
When I was a child, every adult around me was automatically Mr. or Mrs. Soandso. This was with the exception of Sally and Mary...
How to talk so NO ONE will listen
Want to know how to effectively talk so no one will listen?
Be a Mom.
Have kids.
Try to do anything that is unrelated...
How I Met Your Father :: The Slow Boat
Here at Fairfield County Moms Blog, we mostly focus just on the experience of the Mommies in the family. Moms are basically superheroes. However,...
The Only Mom Advice I Ever Really Needed to Hear
While pregnant with my daughter, now 2.5 years old, I received plenty of well-meaning advice from veteran moms. Now that I'm pregnant with my...
The Art of Growing Old Comfortably
In a few days I have one of those milestone birthdays – the big 4-0. For those of you who read that last sentence...
When Naps Go Away
Dear Daughter,
Right now you are screaming at Daddy and me because you do not want to take a nap. I have shut the door and...
An Interview With My 5 year old
As moms, we frequently wonder what exactly is going in on our children's heads. My 5-year-old is an interesting kid...sometimes he has many opinions...
Why I Still Go to Camp {in honor of World Aids...
On December 1 every year, we recognize World AIDS Day. Today I want to talk about an organization that is close to my heart. It...
Moment of Silence
Last year, I sat quietly at my desk while an entire office scurried around, oblivious to what this day was until someone noticed that...
When Does it Get Easier?
I vaguely remember the early days when my oldest son was born. Like many mothers of newborns, I struggled with breastfeeding, battled countless sleepless...