New York City

ERGObaby Carrier

So most of you know that I don't have a car.  Many people in Manhattan do not have cars, and many of them have children.  Getting around from anywhere to the grocery store, to the pediatrician, to Central Park is interesting to say the least. ...

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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (BALLOONS!)

The last couple of days have been glorious in our home. My mother and sister arrived on Wednesday morning and the joy and laughter have been abound. We celebrated our first holiday here in the Big Apple, and it was truly wonderful. On Wednesday night,...

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Toddler WIN, Parenting FAIL: A Lesson in Potty Training

One accident at Preschool playground, one at the playground after preschool and yet another tonight at home. Discouraging to say the least. He doesn't seem to mind at all. We spent the entire weekend potty training Bubba. I've been told by many parents that you have...

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Hair and Taxidermy

I afford myself few luxuries. I don't get regular mani's and pedi's, I don't have an esthetician, and I don't shop very often (even though I LOVE it). In fact, I think the last time I owned a pair of boots was in 2002. I...

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Cabin Fever

This past weekend was chilly and wet. The littles and I also came down with nasty colds, so the combination of the three left us home bound for three days straight. Three days straight in a teeny apartment? We got more than a little bored....

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Mission Accomplished

This past week was full of small (even though they felt huge) milestones. Dr. J started school officially on Monday, and while that only actually consisted of fun things to get him and his classmates familiar with the school and each other, it was my...

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Getting Our Feet Wet

Well, here we are on week three (right? It's been three weeks? I can't keep track of anything). Dr. J started Dental School yesterday, and as nervous as I was in the months leading up to yesterday about this first week, it has gone off...

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We Made It!

Well, it's been a long time coming, but we are here in New York City and finally feeling somewhat settled. The transition was easier than I expected as far as the actual travel goes, but emotionally it's been rough for my little guy (more on...

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