I always knew I wanted to have children, even if I was uncertain about whether I would ever get married. My sensibility that marriage was not a necessary prerequisite of parenthood was the result of my own experience growing up without having a father in my life. Or maybe it was another example of my … Continue reading It’s about the kids
Category: Boys
Go(ing) West, (with a) young man
In just about a month Griffin and I jet to California for our special Mommy and Son trip. One of the best traditions, I think, that I've created as a parent is the one-on-one vacations I've planned and enjoyed individually with the boys. Liam and I have explored Colorado and Ireland together, and Griffin and I spent … Continue reading Go(ing) West, (with a) young man
Fenway Park – (Forgive me, Thurman)
Although there isn't an appropriate box to check off on a census form, I have been in a mixed marriage. You see, Tom is a Red Sox fan and I am a lifelong Yankee fan. It really wasn't a problem for us since the two older boys had been equally divided. As is the case in … Continue reading Fenway Park – (Forgive me, Thurman)
Pool Party!
You try wrangling 10 boys in a pool for a picture! One of the challenges of parenthood is making decisions on the behalf of another living, breathing human being. I mean, seriously, there’s quite a bit of pressure from the very beginning. Consider the naming process or the choice of a pediatrician – there’s lots … Continue reading Pool Party!
Tick-Tock
Yesterday was Quinn Padraig's 6th birthday and I'm feeling a bit melancholy about how quickly the years are passing. I am slightly overwhelmed by how rapidly the 6 years have flown by since my last labor and delivery episode, and am sad to know that those gestational days are completely over for me. As a woman … Continue reading Tick-Tock
Ghosts of Christmas Past
I've always been a Christmas card person, even more so since having my children. Each November I hope for inspiration and begin planning the annual missive. I've got things down to an art - the addresses of the recipients are saved and printed onto labels, the boys generally cooperate on photo day and sometimes even … Continue reading Ghosts of Christmas Past
Christmas Tree Hunting
choices...After the reprieve created by that little ice thing a week ago Sunday, this past Saturday, by default, became the day of our annual tree hunting expedition. We've been going to the same farm for about 5 years or so and couldn't be happier with the tree selection or the $20 price. I prefer to … Continue reading Christmas Tree Hunting
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