Author Archives: RidgewoodMom

About RidgewoodMom

Thirtysomething mom of a baby girl. First and only baby, possibly. First baby amongst my close friends. These are the trials, frustrations and lessons I have learned in raising a single child in New York.

Never Tell a Kid Anything

Posted on April 24, 2013

How many times have you found yourself in embarrassing situations because of something you said to your significant other, a friend, a colleague while not paying attention what little ears are listening?  Because quite frankly, the little ears were much … Continue reading →

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I Hate You, Earth Day!

Posted on April 22, 2013

Yes, yes! You can tell me what a horrible person I am. Why don’t I care for the earth! Do you even recycle?? I know, blah blah BLAH!  You too would hate Earth Day, when your whole weekend was spent … Continue reading →

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Future MoMA Artist

Posted on April 18, 2013

From school yesterday: I think there is some Rauschenberg or DeKooning.    

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Conversation with Papa

Posted on April 16, 2013

From Papa’s point of view: O: Papa, can I something something? Papa: Well, I am not sure we can. O: Papa, why not? It will be so pretty. Papa: Sorry, O, what do you want to do? O: Can we the … Continue reading →

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Seeing the Future

Posted on April 12, 2013

This weekend, my boss’s 16 year old cousin will be staying with us. She is visiting from far away land.  The other day as we were all walking down the street, including her uncle, she got cat called.  I mean … Continue reading →

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Scooter Police

Posted on April 10, 2013

When O turned 2, we bought her a little scooter and matching pink helmet.  At first was very tentative when using it. For the longest time, it just sat in the basement unused. We would take it to the park, … Continue reading →

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No Little Prodigy for Us

Posted on April 8, 2013

Over the weekend, we found out the results of the Gifted and Talented test. And according to the New York City Department of Education, O is not a genius. Far from it, maybe an idiot savant. The score wasn’t even … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s Quilt

Posted on April 3, 2013

Yes, Grandma celebrated her new birthday and the quilt is not finished. Yes, it’s bad. And yes, I am procrastinator.  I promise in 5 years I will definitely be finished. But my fabric obsession has spawned the little one to also have … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter!

Posted on April 1, 2013

This year my Easter to do list was pretty small. My heart was not into it. The Easter Bunny did bring a few non candy things.  A game call Spot It Jr. Animal. It’s actually quite fun.  She has to … Continue reading →

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Dominican Getaway!

Posted on March 27, 2013

This year we put our money where our traveling dreams are, and went to Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic.  We also brought our ray of sunshine…O. This was my first All Inclusive vacation. I had never been to an … Continue reading →

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