Dear Luke, A few years ago, I wrote a letter to your sister when she started potty training. This worked out ok so I have decided to… Read more “Potty Training My Son”
Author: Mgpeak
A Letter to Myself as a First-Time Mom: On Traveling with Kids
I just got back from a fantastic mini get away with husband and the kiddos. Like, I literally got off the plane, fed my kids, gave them… Read more “A Letter to Myself as a First-Time Mom: On Traveling with Kids”
10 Reasons to Support the CT Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association
We can do no great things, only small things with great love. – Mother Teresa This past Mothers’ Day and one day before her 82nd birthday,… Read more “10 Reasons to Support the CT Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association”
Kindergarten Rules
My daughter started Kindergarten this year. It has been the biggest change in her little life, second to the birth of her brother. It has been a… Read more “Kindergarten Rules”
The one phrase I never thought I’d hear my daughter say
My daughter started kindergarten this year. In just a few short weeks, I have noticed big changes in her that I know are part of her growing… Read more “The one phrase I never thought I’d hear my daughter say”
The Peace Project
Subtitle: Finding Peace in Our Morning Chaos “Mommy, when I grow up, I am going to yell at my kids.” Cue: a 1000 daggers into my soul.… Read more “The Peace Project”
Learning to Say No
I recently turned down an extra work opportunity to consult on a short term project for an organization that I love with people I greatly admire. This… Read more “Learning to Say No”
The New Normal for Milestones
Yesterday, my husband and I celebrated our eighth wedding anniversary. It also marks a decade since we first met. We celebrated by starting my son in a… Read more “The New Normal for Milestones”
The Secret to a Happy Vacation
Since becoming a mom five years ago, one of my biggest challenges has been trying to figure out how to “do” family vacations. Things changed so much… Read more “The Secret to a Happy Vacation”
Fun Family Vacation?
OK, OK. This is not going to be another one of my posts where I talk about vacations with small children as being torturous and a true test… Read more “Fun Family Vacation?”
