Remember when we went to Greater Williamsburg to check out how the colonial people lived, stuff our faces with oysters and get beyond soaked at Busch Gardens? Here’s the movie version!
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One week ago today was Harlow’s last day of preschool. Not just preschool for the year. It was her last day of preschool ever, since Harlow is headed to kindergarten in the fall.
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Along with every experience of a lifetime, there is also a meltdown to be found.
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05/31/17
The Truth about Traveling with Kids
Traveling with kids is a bit of a roller coaster. In order to enjoy yourself, you need to manage expectations. Including yours.
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While Mom sighs and roll her eyes through each frustrating moment of her day, her toddler has a totally different interpretation. This is why parenthood, frustrations and all, is still such a privilege and a joy.
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05/23/17
The Academics of the Second Child
Midway through this past school year, at a parent teacher conference, Harlow’s teacher dropped a bombshell: she doesn’t know her alphabet.
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When my family was invited to visit Williamsburg, I imagined we’d spend our time in colonial costumes and cobbling shoes. But Greater Williamsburg is about way more than just the historical stuff.
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Last Thursday, Mazzy lost her fourth tooth. I was working late at the office and Mike had to deliver the news via text message.
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05/01/17
Is Working Out Working Out?
It’s been four weeks since Allie and I started training with my friend Jennifer at Zen Girl Fitness in SOHO. So, hows it going? Well, for one— I feel way less tired.
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People have always told me that I’m a lot like my mother, but I didn’t see it myself until I became an adult. Then I started thinking about what traits Mazzy and Harlow might one day realize they inherited from me.
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This was our first time taking the kids to Walt Disney World® Resort. It was also the first time Mike and I had been there since we were kids ourselves. Let’s just say the magic worked on everyone— even Mike.
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I knew Mazzy would have the time of her life, but I was worried about Harlow. Would she be overwhelmed by the experience? Mad if she couldn’t go on all the rides?
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04/24/17
We’re Going to Disney World!!!!
This week, I’ll be posting about everything that happened on our WALT DISNEY WORLD vacation! It all started with a surprise announcement to our girls.
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Watch Harlow ski, Mazzy drive a horse sleigh, Mike fall off a chair lift and all the other fun stuff that happened on our family vacation to Park City, Utah.
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Last week, I sat across from Mazzy’s teachers in her second grade classroom and listened attentively as they discussed my favorite topic— my daughter.
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