Tag: 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...