Category Archives: No longer a baby

No Little Prodigy for Us

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

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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So Grown Up

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

This weekend we went to a birthday party. And I have to say, because this blog is mostly about me, my age was shown.  In two ways. First, seeing all the kids grow bigger and bigger. When you see your … Continue reading →

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Watching the News

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

I think I’ve mentioned O’s crush on Charlie Rose.  If not, she does have one.  In the morning, we watch Pat Kiernan of NY1.  But she’s not as fascinated about him. (By the way, did you know that he hosted … Continue reading →

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Purple Tinkerbell

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

Thank goodness that Halloween is not cancelled. Today, her school is having their Halloween party, and with me not being able to make it to work, I will be attending this year’s party. The problem is that I haven’t made … Continue reading →

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Kids Are like a Drug

Posted on October 19, 2012 by

I’m sure you’ve heard this before. But let’s look at the facts. This is from Mayo Clinic website: Feeling that you have to use the drug regularly — this can be daily or even several times a day: They live with … Continue reading →

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Chuckie O Cheeses

Posted on October 15, 2012 by

Also known as Chuckie Cheese.  But he is now plural. If you’ve never been, please count your blessings, and stay away, as far away as possible from this place.  All these kids zones things are the same!  Lots of kids … Continue reading →

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New Adventures

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

Two weeks ago (which by the way feels like YEARS ago) DH and I went to San Francisco for a friend’s wedding WITHOUT our little “joy of sunshine”. Instead my mother in law (also known as Oma) came from country … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Related Event, No longer a baby, Parents, Running away to Patagonia, So not fair, Social Ills and such, Star of the her own movie, Terrible Twos with a Vengeance | Leave a comment

Sock Fetish

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

I noticed something really bizarre recently.  I bought O new socks. Grandma bought her new socks. Technically she should have like 20 pairs of socks. Yet, every time I do laundry there are less and less socks. And also an unusual amount … Continue reading →

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Back from Vacation

Posted on September 13, 2012 by

Yes, we were away for vacation with Neena and Teeve. And yes, we’ve a been back for two weeks now, but it’s been so crazy busy I haven’t had one second to breathe or think. At work, I am dealing … Continue reading →

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To Help or Not to Help

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

I’ve been reading quite a bit about parents who do everything for their children and shield them from failure, and how this affect the kids. Putting too much pressure on the kids to succeed.  I get that. I get what … Continue reading →

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