Tag: growing up
A Year of Firsts
My daughter will begin her first day of first grade in just a few short days. As I prepare for this, I am aware...
Reading for Life
Reading has always been an integral part of my life. I grew up in a family of readers, and I have loved reading for...
It (really does) Take a Village
I know this amazing group of women. I'm unsure how I would have survived the last three years without them. And the crazy part...
A Thank You Note to MY Mom
Dear Mom,
All through my thirty-two years of life, you have been MY mommy. You have shown me what unconditional love truly is. Growing up,...
Reflections on a Year
I am writing this on the eve of my son’s first birthday. A year ago today, I was packing my bag to check into...
Worlds Collide: When Two Different Parenting Ideas Come Together
My husband, W, and I grew up very differently, and in many ways are polar opposites. Our parenting ideas and styles are very different...
We’re Almost There
Yesterday I spent about two hours packing up all of Lizzie's 6-9 month clothes and unpacking all of her 12 month clothes that I've...
Growing Pains
Wednesday, my daughter's father and I took our little one to Cove Island Park in Stamford. The weather was so gorgeous we just had...
Reward Charts for Preschoolers
Around the time that my son Owen turned 3, I decided to implement a reward chart. At the time, Owen was working on a...
The First Birthday
I can't believe it. My daughter will be a year old in a few days. She's growing up so fast, so I thought I'd...