"At least you are not handing him to a stranger!" I'll never forget those words spoken on one of my first weeks back from maternity leave. A colleague was talking to another co-worker (who had also just returned from leave) and...
The transition from summer fun to public school is never an easy one. Days of being a beach bum, last minute day trips, and impromptu play dates in the park give way to schedules, folders, and homework. Add in...
After Lylah was born, the most common phrase I heard was "enjoy every minute, it goes by fast". And to my dismay it has turned out to be true. It's not that I didn't believe those parents when they...
I never realized how many excuses I made for myself regarding physical activities until I had a baby. I do have some issues. At the age of ten, I was diagnosed with cancer – a brain tumor - and...
I should begin by saying that I never imagined that I’d be a stay-at-home mom. I like working, and we need to be a two paycheck family. After my company relocated, I left my job at the end of...
I have an obsession with all things Bravo TV {and Andy Cohen!}. It's true, just ask my husband! Name a Bravo series and I've probably not only seen it, I've probably seen every episode of every season. This is...
Honk honk! Beep beep! When Shane was 16 months old the town of Fairfield came to pave our street. Most neighbors were annoyed with all the trucks and loud noises that lasted over the course of a few weeks....
Like many, before I had kids I was judgmental of other parents. I admit (not proudly) that I fell into the "When I have kids I will never" group. Before Lylah, my list of "I will never's" was big.
I...
I can't believe it. My daughter will be a year old in a few days. She's growing up so fast, so I thought I'd write this letter to her about the girl and woman I hope she becomes.
Dear A,
I...
Birth is a beginning And death a destination.
And life is a journey:
From childhood to maturity
And youth to age;
From innocence to awareness
And ignorance to knowing;
From foolishness to discretion
And then, perhaps, to wisdom;
From weakness to strength
Or strength to weakness-
And, often, back...
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Explore Fairfield County :: New Canaan
“Explore Fairfield County” is an informational series that provides a glimpse into the wonderful towns and cities in Fairfield County. Fairfield County is diverse...
