I was not looking forward to today. Today I had to visit a colo-rectal specialist to look at my hemorrhoids that I've had since I was pregnant. Thankfully, Ari's Uncle Mike offered to babysit while I went to the doctor.So there I am, sitting in the doctor's office, waiting for the doctor to examine my [...]
After almost two years of friendship, Egreck (my cat) and Simon (my other cat) have become impatient with their dear friend (Ari, my son).Ari shows his love for the "keys" (Ari's word for kitty) by lying on top of them and kissing them. I try to monitor his affections toward his feline uncles (they are [...]
A while back, Ari's Aunt Mint babysat for him while I was working at a summer camp . I felt it was only fair for Ari's Uncle Mike (who is attached to Aunt Mint) to have a chance to watch the young lad while I went to a doctor's appointment.Previous to this assignment, Mike had [...]
Last night, my son was having a rough go of things. He refused to sleep and it was getting later and later. Part of the problem is that we are in a different place from home, and his routine has been thrown off. His bedtime is generally 7:30pm-ish in New York, but due to the [...]
Let me tell you a story about ketchup:Once upon a time there was a little boy named Ari. One Friday evening, Ari, his mom and his Aunt Mint went out for dinner at a restaurant called "Chat And Chew" in Union Square.All was well at first. Ari's mom was munching away at her quintessential macaroni [...]
My best friend Mint and I were discussing the miraculous fact that I recently finished reading a book. Despite all that is on my plate, taking care of my toddler and general life duties, I was able to find the time to read.She asked me how this was made possible. I told her that I [...]
One of the most overwhelming tasks these days is my perpetual visit to Target. Target is one of the most daunting stores in The United States. You can buy pretty much anything there, which is why I dread setting foot in it. There are simply too many items that somehow make it into my shopping [...]
Babies are loved by many, but nobody loves a good baby more than the elderly.My best friend's father has dementia. Before he got sick, George always loved babies. I am happy to report that despite his illness, George's love for babies has remained intact.Yesterday, my son and I went to visit my best friend and [...]
