Last weekend, we took advantage of the beautiful fall weather and headed out to Wilkins Farm in Yorktown Heights, New York for some apple picking. Note to self, go earlier. Of course, I now have a bushel of apples to deal with. Fair warning. Apple recipes postings are a coming. P.S. Pictured is my […]
Parent Teacher Conference Follow Up – Link to Great Article
Thanks to one of my readers Natalia D. for this helpful link from Parenthood.com on getting ready for my Parent -Teacher Conference next week. A lot of information and follow up, I did not think of do next like engaging my daughter before and after the conference. Good stuff. Parenting is hard work, isn’t it? […]
Remember Christmas Clubs – Old School Savings
For an unemployed person, I am the worst at keeping my spending down but I am continually working on it. With Christmas coming up, I am sure I will do what millions of other Americans will do, use plastic. Keep your judgements and comments to yourself (because I know you are right.) That said, while […]
Wonder Woman to Vampire in One Year
Last year, my daughter wanted to be Hannah Montana for Halloween. Since I can’t stand HM, I put the kibosh on that choice. After paging through a costume catalog (isn’t amazing how they find you), she chose Wonder Woman. Great, who doesn’t want their daughter to be super heroine. I loved it. This year, I […]
The Amazing Race – Beating the 8:25 School Clock
At the start of First Grade, I was determined to walk to school everyday. Last year, we took the bus to school so I could avoid starting everyday frustrated and repeating “hurry up, hurry up”, every few minutes. Other reasons for walking to school, losing weight (me) and reinforcing (my daughter) that New York City […]
The Other Side of the Door – First Grade Curriculum Meeting
Hallelujah, the Huns (aka the parents) were finally let into the classroom last week. Seems dramatic but I do feel like the administration treats parents like we are stampeding barbarians trying to overthrow them and take possession of their land. And the reason for letting the moat down, the annual curriculum meeting. Finally, not only […]
Last Official Photo of Summer – Wordless Wednesday
This was taken at the tip of Battery Park on a beautiful day. The sad part is this time next year, my daughter won’t be able to fit into her favorite party dress. We both loved that dress. I found it at a consignment store for $10. The best $10 I ever spent.
Summer is Officially Over – Seriousness Begins: My Fall List
Summer is over and I am somewhat happy about it. Shocking, right. Yes, there are a gazillion things to miss, the weather, the beach, out of town trips, the park, meeting up with old classmates, but I am ready for fall. Fall always signals a new season and new beginnings. There is a certain seriousness […]
Subway Tracks are Fascinating – Wordless Wednesday
It never ceases to amaze me what will catch a child’s imagination or fancy. Lately, my daughter is obsessed with looking out at the tracks when we take the subway. Hence, we now have to be in the first or last car so she can stare out at the tracks. While it may seem odd […]
It’s Hammer Time (how I wish it was MC Hammer related)- First Grade Jitters
Last week, one million children began public school in New York City, including my daughter who entered the first grade. Who knew first grade would be so different from kindergarten? The day began with my daughter asking to take the bus to school. Of course, I said “no, it’s a beautiful day, you are now […]
