July 9, 2020 I’m still in touch with my first penpal When I was in 4th grade, back on Long Island circa 1980, my class had a penpal project. Everyone in our class got the…
October 14, 2019 Sometimes I suck as a parent I’m a pretty good parent most of the time. Even a great one sometimes! But there are definitely moments when I am not so…
October 13, 2015 On first marriages It’s no secret that both Eric and I had first marriages before we found each other. But Zoe doesn’t know that yet, and I’m…
February 5, 2015 Romantic gift ideas for him I can’t be the only one who struggles with what to get for my sweetheart when Christmas, Valentine’s Day, our anniversary, his birthday and…
September 10, 2014 Staying connected as babies become kids Each year of Zoe’s life thus far has seemed like the BIGGEST year yet, with the MOST dramatic changes for her. From infant to…
August 8, 2014 Five days of gratitude: day five Day five of five days of gratitude! Some may have wondered why I haven’t been grateful for my darling husband yet this week… well, that’s…
January 16, 2014 She’s moving out already?! It seems like just yesterday our little girl was turning three, and now… she’s moving out. I just don’t know that I’m ready! Okay,…
August 10, 2013 25 random things – true love edition I’ve noticed a trend recently: many bloggers are posting more personal “get to know me” posts as a way to further connect with readers….
August 4, 2013 The year without travel I love to travel. I crave adventure. It’s in my blood – I grew up crisscrossing the Atlantic visiting my grandparents and other family…
February 21, 2012 Date day: my best invention ever Yesterday, for the first time in almost two years, my husband and I spent an entire day alone together. That’s crazy, right? How could…
