Formerly Gracie

Best of Family on CBS San Francisco

October 26, 2010

Earlier this fall, CBS San Francisco relaunched their website to include more local content. I was so pleased to be invited to contribute to their “Best of Family” section. If you’re new to the Bay Area (or just a new parent), check out my posts on how to find a great babysitter, a fabulous family […]

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A Standing Ovation

October 14, 2010

Last week, my daughter joined the world of the upright and took her very first (unassisted) steps. The cutest part was when she stopped to clap for herself. Yea, Lou!!! At 14.5 months, it seems like an unreasonably looooong time to be carrying her everywhere, but then I remember that’s how long it took her […]

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Trusting That The Kids Are All Right

October 11, 2010

It was my friend Mary’s turn to host playgroup. So it was her gorgeous backyard on a sunny Friday morning where we were gathered and having the most lighthearted of conversations– setting up trusts and awarding guardianship for our boys in case both parents die… It was a laugh riot, as you can imagine. My […]

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Girl Uninterrupted

September 7, 2010

We’ve had very few quiet mornings at home since Scout started school again. Each day, there’s been brunch with friends, a new music class to check out, girly shopping trips… and before we know it, it’s time to “Go get Brother!” (sing-song voice) We’ve been having a great time, but still, how thrilled was I […]

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Google Doesn’t Have Children

August 31, 2010

Today, I followed a link from Twitter, which took me to Brené Brown’s blog, Ordinary Courage and this video…. She’s right. It was too good not to share! It had me tearing up… Not that it’s that difficult. Ever since becoming a mom, I always feel like I’m on the razor edge of tears. Hormones, […]

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First Day of School 2010

August 20, 2010

Today is the first day of Scout’s second year of preschool, which he is emphatic to point out is called “PRE-K!” not preschool. This isn’t like the first day of school last year when he walked out of our house a round-faced baby and unsure of what to expect. This year, he’s merely returning to […]

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Savoring The Last Days of Summer

August 18, 2010

School starts Friday. Why Friday? Who cares! I’m more concerned about having to limit the number of cartwheels and “whew-hews” I do at drop off. I mean, I’m excited and all, but I’m not completely insensitive. The other parents would probably like to have a turn too. School starts Friday. Is there a more sweeter […]

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There’s The Stuff That Never Happened and Then There’s Reality

August 10, 2010

When I first read the description of Maddie Dawson’s The Stuff That Never Happened, I thought I was in for a fluffy, bedtime read. Annabelle McKay knows she shouldn’t have any complaints. She’s been in a stable marriage that’s lasted almost three decades and has provided her with two wonderful children, thousands of family dinners […]

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