I’ve got a few shows I’m trying to watch this fall and a new addition is Single Parents. I love Leighton Meester from her Gossip Girl days (Chuck & Blair were a ‘table number’ at our wedding reception) and am thrilled that the show is genuinely great. The cast fits together perfectly and the show … More Fast Four
I’m not the mom I thought I’d be. I’ve determined it’s impossible to really understand parenting until you’re parenting. I think the hardest concept to comprehend is that you’re starting from literal nothingness. You can see a kid at a store and have thoughts how you’d improve that child’s behavior in the moment but it’s … More Parenting Rules?
I was at a networking event yesterday and a fellow working mom asked how I handle work/parenting balance. My quick quip was that I don’t. It’s true but not helpful, so I elaborated. I have not figured out balance – I don’t know if it’s possible. I work a lot, I have other responsibilities on … More My Cure For Mom Guilt
One of my favorite things to do is cook but I haven’t been able to do it much since Lucas was born. Now that he’s older, I’m getting back into the kitchen and bringing him with me. This week we took the apples from the orchard and made apple butter and apple rhubarb pie. Lucas … More Baking with Baby
I love this picture because it pretty much sums up my parenting experience – who’s in charge? Nearly 18 months in the parenting game and I’m winging it. As soon as you get a handle on one stage, it’s on to the next one and with Lucas we’ve seemed to gone from not-so-tiny baby to … More On Parenting
‘Co-parenting’ is often a phase associated with divorced or separated couples but I have no idea why. Aren’t all couples no matter their relationship status co-parenting? I know Danny and I are. We both bring unique talents and abilities to raising Lucas and it’s definitely a team effort. Danny leads the morning routine. I almost … More Co-parenting
We had Gwen this weekend and she’s growing up so fast. A few months ago she barely said anything, now she talks ALL the time. Sunday she barely paused for breath from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. After two years of regular visits she knows the rules and routine of the house inside and out … More Parenting Practice Part 4
I finally read Pamela Druckerman’s Bringing Up Bebe. Initially, I planned to read it for Europe in my International Literary Project. Since that is on hiatus, I decided not to wait. I’m glad I didn’t! This book is fantastic and I’m convinced I was meant to be French. My strict parenting philosophies were affirmed and I … More Bringing Up Bebe
The nice thing about regularly watching the same baby for years is that you get a window into what life is like with kids. It definitely not the same as parenting but it’s a quality test. The lessons learned from Gwen at (nearly) 1 hold true and I thought I’d update my observations. I know childless … More Parenting Practice Part 3
We had some more parenting practice this weekend. Three days with our godaughter Gwen. She’s a doll and the best baby to practice with. She’s mild mannered but she didn’t make it all easy. Sunday she was quite fussy but I appreciated the experience of a semi-inconsolable baby. I learned a lot of things this … More Parenting Practice Take II
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