This week, we were out walking and noticed a mob of elves assembling. Naive me thought it was some flash mob thingy and my daughter told me “no, it’s for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular.” After waiting for few minutes, the park was filled with hundreds of elves dancing, it was cute and fun. A […]
Halloween in a High-Rise
I bet you are wondering how we celebrate Halloween. Back when my daughter was in pre-school (ahhh, wistful stare out the window), the school took the kids out to businesses in the neighborhood. There is nothing like a pack of pre-schoolers dressed in cute costumes to get a smile from jaded New Yorkers. Now, we […]
NYC Single Mom Quotes – Cliches are a Flying
What happened to me? When did I become a mother using tired old cliche examples from my childhood? Come on, I am supposed to be so much more advanced in my parenting thinking than my parents. I have watched enough Nanny 911, Super Nanny, Dr. Phil, Oprah and read articles and books to be the […]
Wordless Wednesday – Apple Picking
Last weekend, we took advantage of the beautiful fall weather and headed out to Wilkins Farm in Yorktown Heights, New York for some apple picking. Note to self, go earlier. Of course, I now have a bushel of apples to deal with. Fair warning. Apple recipes postings are a coming. P.S. Pictured is my […]
Parent Teacher Conference Follow Up – Link to Great Article
Thanks to one of my readers Natalia D. for this helpful link from Parenthood.com on getting ready for my Parent -Teacher Conference next week. A lot of information and follow up, I did not think of do next like engaging my daughter before and after the conference. Good stuff. Parenting is hard work, isn’t it? […]
Remember Christmas Clubs – Old School Savings
For an unemployed person, I am the worst at keeping my spending down but I am continually working on it. With Christmas coming up, I am sure I will do what millions of other Americans will do, use plastic. Keep your judgements and comments to yourself (because I know you are right.) That said, while […]
Wonder Woman to Vampire in One Year
Last year, my daughter wanted to be Hannah Montana for Halloween. Since I can’t stand HM, I put the kibosh on that choice. After paging through a costume catalog (isn’t amazing how they find you), she chose Wonder Woman. Great, who doesn’t want their daughter to be super heroine. I loved it. This year, I […]
The Amazing Race – Beating the 8:25 School Clock
At the start of First Grade, I was determined to walk to school everyday. Last year, we took the bus to school so I could avoid starting everyday frustrated and repeating “hurry up, hurry up”, every few minutes. Other reasons for walking to school, losing weight (me) and reinforcing (my daughter) that New York City […]
The Other Side of the Door – First Grade Curriculum Meeting
Hallelujah, the Huns (aka the parents) were finally let into the classroom last week. Seems dramatic but I do feel like the administration treats parents like we are stampeding barbarians trying to overthrow them and take possession of their land. And the reason for letting the moat down, the annual curriculum meeting. Finally, not only […]
Last Official Photo of Summer – Wordless Wednesday
This was taken at the tip of Battery Park on a beautiful day. The sad part is this time next year, my daughter won’t be able to fit into her favorite party dress. We both loved that dress. I found it at a consignment store for $10. The best $10 I ever spent.
