Last year was Roc’s first full year of pre-school and at just about this time 12 months ago I was deliberating over what shoe (and what SIZE shoe) to get him for his school day. His school had some rules: Crocs weren’t permitted and rubber-soles were encouraged. And I had some rules: They had to […]
Archives for August 2014
Come to the Water: A Reflection
Did you know that mom a la mode was born on the beach of the Jersey Shore? Three years ago, just as my son was about to turn one, a cataclysmic shift occurred in my life. Well, it felt cataclysmic at the time…but in hindsight, it was the best thing that could’ve happened to me. […]
A la Mode on the Road: Our Weekend in Lancaster County, PA
My family and I recently visited Pennsylvania Dutch Country in Lancaster County for a little summer weekend getaway. We packed quite a bit of fun into the 36 hours we spent (we had to get home in time for my nephew’s 2-month birthday!), and my family and I agreed that one can easily spend 3-4 […]