Category Archives: Baby

I Miss My Baby!

Posted on August 20, 2013 by RidgewoodMom

I didn’t think it would be so hard. If you remember  few years ago when she went, I was pretty laisez-faire about it.  But this time it’s a lot harder.  I guess because her personally has developed so much, that … Continue reading →

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At the Airport

Posted on August 16, 2013 by RidgewoodMom

After the tears at the security line, I get a call half hour later: O: Mommy, there are a lot of planes here at the airport. Look, I see one in the air. Me: What colors are they. O: This … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Day Care

Posted on August 15, 2013 by RidgewoodMom

Yesterday was O’s last day at preschool/ day care. Starting in September she will be at big girl school. As a goodbye, the teachers threw her an ice cream party (provided by moi).  The day before her ice cream party, … Continue reading →

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Tattoo and Leaf

Posted on August 8, 2013 by RidgewoodMom

E is O’s little friend from school. He is super cute, and very polite. That is, until his mom is around at which point he become Mr. Hyde.  Really bizarre. I’m sure O does the same thing with me. We … Continue reading →

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Haircut

Posted on August 7, 2013 by RidgewoodMom

A few weeks ago, O and I come home from summer camp. She is miraculously doing something on her own in her bedroom, while I fuss around the kitchen making dinner. A few minutes later, O comes in and declares: … Continue reading →

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Fixing the Door

Posted on August 5, 2013 by RidgewoodMom

The doors to our house are probably the original doors that were put in when the house was built over 100 years ago.  They expand and contract with the weather. Because DH can’t leave well enough alone, last summer he … Continue reading →

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Barbie Spa Day

Posted on August 2, 2013 by RidgewoodMom

Last night at bath time, Barbie had a much needed spa day. She had her hair shampooed and conditioned to her original silkiness.  Her hair was untangled (a very difficult procedure and quite painful for her).  An aggressive exfoliating treatment … Continue reading →

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Waking Baby Up

Posted on July 9, 2013 by RidgewoodMom

Last night she came in our bed again. This time she has changed her story. Before she just waddled in. Now, she goes after the heart strings. “Mommy, it’s really hot  in my room.” Which it can be. So she … Continue reading →

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Weekend at the Beach

Posted on July 8, 2013 by RidgewoodMom

This weekend we escaped the heat away from New York. As we were driving back yesterday, I almost melted when I came out of the car. As O and I were splashing around in the water this was our conversation: … Continue reading →

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Freedom!

Posted on June 6, 2013 by RidgewoodMom

This weekend, Papa is coming to pick up O and take her to their house.  And yes, that is a mark of dedication and also a guilt trip from me to watch their only grandchild.  So yes, they have absolutely … Continue reading →

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