Posts by Nat
Fondue
Nat: No one’s around or available Saturday night. Should we keep the sitter and just go out ourselves? Blank stares at one another. Nat: I mean, I guess we should, right? We should be doing this kind of thing. For our relationship. It’s important. Zach: Yeah. Nat: You know what would make me really happy?…
Read MoreMaine Memories
Two weeks ago, one of my best friends got married in her hometown of Maine. I cannot believe, in 17 years of friendship, I’d never been. Shameful. But after my fabulous first visit, I can assure you (and her!), it’s not my last. I fell in love with the beauty, food, friendliness and slow-paced nature…
Read MoreTeeth
Nat and Zach are attempting to brush their toddler’s teeth. Nat: Lilly open your mouth. Zach: Do you have to open yours too? Nat: Yes, I’m showing her. Lilly, I have to get your teeth. Zach: You might wanna get yours too. You got some black pepper in there.
Read MoreHow Joining a Mom’s Group Saved My Sanity
I’ve never been an icebreaker kind of a person. I toe the line between social and anti, equal parts Homecoming Queen and homebody. I throw myself into social situations and immediately regret doing so wishing I was at home in my comfies on my couch. Then, when on said couch, I often feel like I…
Read MoreKimono
Nat: Where should we go for dinner tonight? It’s Labor Day Weekend so we can pretty much get in anywhere. Zach: Umm. Nat: Nobu? Zach: No. Nat: Khe-Yo? Zach: Menu looks small. Nat: Mr. Chow? Zach: Eh. Nat: You know you could bring something to the table. Silence. Nat: Macao Trading? Zach: Nice call! 5…
Read MoreThank You
Nat: Thanks again for going this weekend and not complaining about it. Zach: That’s what I do! Nat: No, you don’t. You usually complain, which is why I’m thanking you cause this time you didn’t. Zach: So to be clear, you’re now critiquing me in your thank you? Nat: It appears I am, yes. Nat…
Read MoreThe (Italian) Trip of a Lifetime with the Best Souvenir Ever
Two years ago, my husband and I were care-free, wine, cheese and bread-filled and deliriously happy. We were also rested, tan and skinny. That is, until we ate our weight in pizza. Let’s Throwback Thursday to Lake Como, the Amalfi Coast and Rome. To the good life. And exactly 9 months later when we had…
Read MoreMy Guide to Summer in the Hamptons
This summer we rented a house in the Hamptons with friends. Well, at least one friend, who up until a few months ago wasn’t. Brooke and I grew up in the same hometown and went to neighboring high schools. She dated friends of mine and ending up marrying an upperclassman I had a crush on.…
Read MoreSatiated
Nat: Lilly are you satiated? Zach: Lilly, Mommy used a big word. Nat: I’m surprised you knew what it meant. Zach: I didn’t say I did.
Read MoreGood Story
Nat & Zach’s daughter is down for a nap. They’re sitting outside on lounge chairs. Zach: …Can you believe that? Silence. Zach: Hello? Nat: Babe, I’m trying to read. Zach: I haven’t seen you all week. I’m trying to connect with my wife. Nat: Okay, you’re right. I’m sorry. What is it? Zach: The shortcut…
Read MoreTricks
Nat’s daughter is fussy. Nat: Lilly, look what Mommy has for you. Nat’s daughter squeals with delight. Nat: Mommy has all the tricks in the book. Zach: Mommies have a way of tricking people. Nat: This isn’t Jerry Springer. Zach: I mean, it could be. We never took a paternity test. Nat: She looked exactly like…
Read MoreWe Thank You
Last month on our family vacation, I watched my daughter splash in the pool with her daddy, feel the breeze in her hair and sun on her back, go on her first of many bike rides (in a buggy) and taste her very first ice cream cone, laughing as she winced at the cold cream,…
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