Monthly Archives: October 2011

Trick or Treat?

Happy Halloween from Thing 2 & I! Natalie Considine liked this post

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While working on our ABCs

Me: Xi, what is this letter? Xi: D! Me: Good! And D is for… Xi: D Train! (the train we often take to go home) NYC Baby! Karen Berman liked this post

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On Parenthood

Via Dooce, I found this wonderful post on the sublime joys of being a parent. I love it when someone writes my feelings in a far more eloquent way that my abilities allow me so I can copy and paste … Continue reading

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Why Hello, 2nd Trimester Burst of Energy!

Yesterday evening, after work, I had a desire to go out for dinner. Let me explain to you how significant that is. For the past 14 weeks or so, the only desire I’ve had returning from home from work is … Continue reading

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Bab Al Yemen

Just wanted to do a shout-out for an outstanding restaurant in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, Bab Al Yemen. Categorized as Middle Eastern food, but it’s quite different from what we know of Middle Eastern food here, likely cos it’s focused on Yemeni … Continue reading

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Week 17: Let the Sun Shine!

Is it over? Could this be? It’s Monday and I haven’t puked since last Wednesday. It’s the longest stretch I’ve gone without puking since the first week of August. There have been brief moments of mild nausea, usually after I … Continue reading

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To Simplify

Read this article today on Yahoo: The Secret to Living Well on $11,000 a Year and loved this quote: “I started to feel a strong desire to simplify my life. I had a garage full of stuff I never used, my … Continue reading

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Pants

It’s Hammertime. Tracy Bee liked this post

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Interior Design

Through the randomness of Groupon, I took Affordable Interior Design’s class last night. Living in NYC with friends in the creative field, I have increasingly appreciated the art of interior design, particularly after visiting some of my more creative friends’ apartments. Maybe … Continue reading

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Motherhood GOOOD, Pregnancy BAAAD

These days, I’m constantly reminded of how much I LOVE being a mom, and HATE being pregnant. Let’s start with the I LOVE BEING A MOM part. I have been saying this ever since Xiola was a day old, but … Continue reading

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