A few weeks ago, James was waking up from his nap, after only 30-45 minutes, screaming crying. It would only last a few minutes and he would eventually get back to sleep but it was really scary and sad. I immediately ran to my friend Emily Freilino who is a sleep consultant to see what … Continue reading Night Terrors vs Nightmares

Although the holidays are over, I wanted to share one of our favorite memories from the season. One weekend afternoon, Jimmy and I were sitting in our living room trying to devise a list of things to do while he was home for his two week holiday vacation. The list included visit Rockefeller Center (check!), … Continue reading A Winter’s Night in Essex, Connecticut

James and Henry have their fair share of plastic and electronic toys. However, there is something so timeless and special about wooden toys. There are so many benefits of wooden toys. They are educational, environmentally friendly, and durable. They're calming and stimulating and require imagination. It also encourages social interaction. The boys are starting to … Continue reading Our Favorite Wooden Toys

Back when we lived on the Upper East Side (about 5 years ago!) , we would make our own pizza once a week (with store bought dough of course). We had the whole routine perfected and knew exactly what the pizza needed each time. Since then, it has a been a rare occasion to have … Continue reading Our Favorite Pizza Recipe

My baby is 9 months old! Henry is the happiest baby, always laughing or smiling at everyone he encounters, especially James. The only time he is fussy is when he can't get food fast enough. He is determined, a fast learner, and loves to explore. He is crawling everywhere and discovering all new things around … Continue reading Henry’s 9 Month Update