parenting
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Our First Baby
My husband and I started dating in 1996, but our first baby was born a year earlier. On February 3, 1995, my husband’s nephew, Matthew, was born. He lived with his mother, my future husband, and his grandparents when I met the family right around his first birthday. In fact, on one of our first Continue reading
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The Great Picture Project
Every January I make a “to do” list for the year. Every year, I move one item from the previous year’s list, to the next. May I present to you that one item: The Great Picture Project . . . Yep, that’s my wedding picture on top, and somehow Pokemon cards ended up on the Continue reading
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Times Square, Birthday Cake, and Party Poopers
Back in my twenties, New Year’s Eve was my favorite holiday. I loved the idea of tossing out the old and ringing in the new while indulging in cocktails with my friends and strangers in loud, crowded places. I loved planning a fun evening out, overpaying for dinner, drinking and dancing, and spending New Year’s Continue reading
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My Day in Haiku
Good morning, my loves. Get dressed, eat breakfast, wash up. Time to go to school. We’re gonna be late. Why isn’t your book bag packed? My keys are missing. Dear God in Heaven, I’m running low on patience. Please send me some-NOW! Work, work, and more work. Time for a cup of coffee. Now I’ll Continue reading
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“Poison Experts”
Tonight I had the pleasure of using one of the many phone numbers posted on a magnet on my fridge. Pizza delivery? Nope. Real Estate agent? Nope. Poison Control. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the first time I’ve sought out that magnet. My little guy, M. finished his bath and ran downstairs while I was helping my Continue reading
Waiting on a Word 