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On Sunday, November 3rd, my wife completed her third marathon—this one in New York City.  It was particularly resonant for her, and for me,...
Last weekend I ran 26.2 miles in NYC. This was my third marathon but still a challenge nonetheless. And before you roll your eyes...

Why Give Thanks?

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It's that month again-that getting serious about socks month where there is really no turning back to bare toes and questions of scarves.  The...
First the LAX shooting. Then one at the Garden State Plaza in NJ. Followed by some phone-in bomb scares at local NJ schools. My...
I'm holding my breath. My little girl is painting and having a ball and I find that I'm holding my breath and my fist...
My husband and I will be going to a wedding and I am stressed about it. Why? I have nothing that fits me in...

A “rare” week

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I will apologize in advance.  There is a chance that this post might not make any sense.  I'm currently suffering from sleep deprivation.  No...
It’s Halloween!  Time to dress up the kids, walk them door to door, gather a bag full of candy, and try not to eat...
*This is an older post from our archives, but we thought it was appropriate to share during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as we seek...

Honesty in parenting

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I was out with a friend and we were talking about the importance of being real with each other as moms. Recently having a...
A mother is impatiently counting down the days until her due date. Her belly protrudes to unbelievable proportions and vigorous kicking keeps her awake...
There are many sleepless nights in parenthood.  The most obvious segment is the newborn phase up until that blissful day when they finally start...

A Hopeful Story

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I told the story here.  It was the one about children first conceived in a heart and then in a Petri dish. There was...
Before I became a parent, I heard on more than one occasion how difficult it was to maintain friendships once you have children.  You...

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The UVM Men’s Soccer National Championship Matters to Vermont Families

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Late into the evening on Monday, December 16, I lay in bed while my three kids were asleep, watching the Men’s National Collegiate Soccer...