Caitlin
I Never Knew I Needed You
To my second daughter,
I never knew I needed you. Funny how the things we need most in life are apt to be things we don't even realize we need.
You see, your sister was well...
The Great CT Pizza Challenge
If you grew up in Connecticut, specifically close to New Haven, chances are you’ll throw down to defend your favorite pizza place. Or, shall we say “apizza” place. For 31 years, I have been...
How to Stay Organized When Your Brain is Cluttered
It's that time of year again when the kids go back to school, and it suddenly feels like there aren't enough hours in the day. Feeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Is your brain cluttered?
Here are some...
Why I Ditched the Wedding Dress Preservation and Opted to Enjoy It Every Year
On July 3, 2015 I married my boyfriend of 10 years. We had a long engagement and an even longer dating history. Like every fiance, I could not wait to try on dozens of...
What “Two Under Two” Has Taught Me About Myself
In about a month my oldest daughter will turn two. "Two" means a little more independence, a little less control, and a lot more emotions. For the last year I have been the proud...
To the Moms…
To the Moms…
To the Grandmas,
Step-moms,
Fur-moms,
The moms who so desperately want to be moms with no avail, you are still a mom at heart.
To the Aunts who step in as moms,
Best friends who treat other's...
Back to Back Babies: What It’s Really Like
I am a planner. I knew after college I would attend grad school and then immediately get a job teaching. Then, I would buy a house, get married, and have two kids…all before 30....
One Evening with Caitlin {A Photo Essay Series}
“One Evening” is a photo essay series that provides a sneak peek into the everyday lives of the Fairfield County Moms Blog contributors. The evening routine is photographed by Anna-Liisa Nixon Photography and words are written...
I am an Elementary School Computer Teacher, But I Do Not Allow My Kids...
I’d like to preface this by saying if your children watch TV, use iPads, computers, or cell phones, there is absolutely zero judgment on my end. I understand, because I was one of you.
Before...
Back to Work after Maternity Leave
Go to K’s room first. Grab her pink bag, five bottles, and take the sheet off her crib. Don’t forget her binky. Ask the teacher if she ate, napped, and seemed happy. The sleep...