Vera Sizensky
Why We Didn’t Buy Our Two-Year-Old a Birthday Gift
My husband and I have celebrated eight birthdays together, and I've never received a birthday gift from him that I could unwrap. Let me explain...
Birthday presents from my husband have always been experiences or...
One Morning with Vera {A Photo Essay Series}
“One Morning” is a photo essay series that provides a sneak peek into the everyday lives of the Fairfield County Moms Blog contributors. The morning routine is photographed by N. Lalor Photography and words...
The 15 Stages of Putting a Toddler to Bed
My almost 2-year-old daughter can be deliriously tired but will still insist she is NOT ready for bed. That’s when the “fun” begins. Here is what our evening typically looks like.
Stage 1: Announcing...
12 Things I Say to My Toddler All Day, Every Day
Toddler’s love repetition. Sometimes I feel like I’m living the real-life version of “Groundhog Day,” except my almost-two-year-old daughter is the groundhog, and I’m not wondering if she’ll see her shadow…I’m wondering if she’ll...
Viral Videos of Kids Crying Need to Stop
I’ll admit it. I sometimes have to hold back laughter when my toddler has a tantrum over ridiculous things, like the time she got upset because I wouldn’t let her shave her face with...
10 Things I Dream About Doing In My “Free” Time (Try Them! You Won’t...
I generally have an audience when I go to bathroom. Lena, my 22-month-old daughter, likes to give a play-by-play throughout the process. “Mommy pee-pee potty,” she explains. “Mommy paper,” (toilet paper) she continues. “Mommy...