Category Archives: Baby

In Defense of Family Planning

Posted on February 13, 2012 by A Mom In Brooklyn

I don’t usually write about politics here, but tonight I felt it was important to say something on behalf of women and families in this country. In recent days you may have followed the heated debate over whether a female … Continue reading →

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Making the trains run on time (or not)

Posted on December 18, 2011 by A Mom In Brooklyn

In our family, I am the timekeeper.  I make the trains run on time — or at least I try to.  Of the four individuals in our family, I am the one who (a) knows how to read a clock AND … Continue reading →

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If you can’t say something nice…

Posted on December 16, 2011 by A Mom In Brooklyn

It’s a tried-and-true adage that parents have been telling kids for generations:  if you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.  But after a couple of bizarre interactions with strangers this week, I wonder — have people totally … Continue reading →

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Guardian of our family’s health

Posted on October 30, 2011 by A Mom In Brooklyn

In the four years since N was born, I’ve gradually assumed the role of “guardian” of our family’s health.  I am the nudge who urges our family to eat better, exercise and get enough sleep.  I didn’t realize it for … Continue reading →

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A Moment to Breathe!

Posted on October 27, 2011 by A Mom In Brooklyn

Omg, omg — are both girls really in bed at 8:45?  Are the dishes really done, and do I really have nothing to do until my husband comes home from a late work dinner??  Let me raise a toast to … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Hurricane Irene

Posted on August 27, 2011 by A Mom In Brooklyn

I’d call this the “calm before the storm,” but it’s not quiet on our block.  All day, landscaping crews have been working, filling the air with the near-constant whirr of Weed Whackers and leaf blowers.  At first, I thought our … Continue reading →

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It’s Hard Work, Taking a Vacation

Posted on August 22, 2011 by A Mom In Brooklyn

Now that we have two young kiddoes, I wouldn’t exactly describe our first family-of-four vacation as “relaxing.”  In fact, it was the hardest-working getaway we’ve ever had.  G and I both feel like we need a vacation from the vacation. … Continue reading →

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In Transition

Posted on August 9, 2011 by A Mom In Brooklyn

In the 7 weeks since Baby Sis was born, our family has undergone a series of transitions.  Some changes are obvious, while others are more subtle.  G and I went from focusing all our attention on one child to having … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the World, Baby!

Posted on July 17, 2011 by A Mom In Brooklyn

One month ago today, our family was blessed with the arrival of our newest member, Baby Sis.  She weighed 8 lbs, 9 oz and was officially pronounced “perfect” by the doctor (and unofficially “perfect” by us). Baby Sis took her … Continue reading →

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