Tag: family
Our Children Suddenly Grew: A Love Poem for My Pet Puppy
It feels like our children suddenly grew,
I think it’s because of our new Cavapoo.
We’d been wanting a pet but felt nervous.
“You’ve got kids,” they...
International Read to Me Day
March 19th celebrates International Read to Me Day. This one hits close to home for me since I work at a library and love...
Tips for Your Outdoor Spring Photos From Laura Simon Photography
Yay for spring flowers! Daffodils, cherry blossoms, and magnolias, oh my! There’s nothing like the blossoming of spring after winter in New York. I...
I Still Cry For My Mom
This is going to be hard for me to write.
It’s hard for me to admit.
Anyone who knows me says that I keep a wall...
10 Years Ago We Made a Choice That Changed Our Lives...
Ten years ago, my husband and I were childless newlyweds, living the working professional life in NYC. Our lives were pretty average. We had...
Presence is a Present
My relationship with my son is changing. He’s my best friend, and I probably give him more kisses than anyone in the family. He...
When You’re Expecting Baby #3
Every time you expect a new baby, there is a lot of excitement and concern. For your first baby, you worry about doing everything...
Bringing Back Family Game Nights
Let’s put those screens down and play some new board games!
When we go to visit extended family over the holidays, every kid is...
Surviving Back to School After the Holiday Break
The holiday break is over, the Christmas tree has been packed into storage, and the kids are gearing up to return to school. You...
The Converted Grinch
When we first moved to the United States, we discovered that there were so many new holidays to celebrate. We were not big on...










