Under the Sea
On Thursday, we all took a day off and went to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Was it a hit? Take a look.
Category: Family and Friends
Happy Halloween! Or, Costume Drama
Weeks ago–right after Baguette broke her leg–we went to Costco and explored the Halloween costume options. Mr. Sandwich brought her an array of choices, and she picked the elephant. It promptly became a stuffed animal. So we weren’t sure whether… Read moreHappy Halloween! Or, Costume Drama
We All Are Strong
I’m delighted to have a new guest post up at Meagan Francis’s blog The Happiest Mom! As I did with an earlier post, I’m writing about what I’ve learned as a new(ish) mother: Labor is hard, and after 32 hours… Read moreWe All Are Strong
Sick
I’ve been sicker. For example, I was actually able to get Baguette to day care on my own. Not bad, if I do say so myself. Why? On Friday, Baguette came home with a stomach virus. After several bouts of… Read moreSick
5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around
8 Cute and Refreshingly Non-Slutty Ladies Costumes on Unreality Magazine For those times when Halloween makes you despair. Don’t despair! Monty Python Ministry of Silly Walks Clock on Laughing Squid Tick, tock, silly walks. Small is cool on Miss Moss… Read more5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around
TV and Us
Mr. Sandwich and I have different TV histories. I grew up in a house where we watched a lot of TV. I remember watching The Lone Ranger not because I was a fan–I actually found it kind of boring–but because… Read moreTV and Us
Monday Listicles: 10 Halloween Costumes I Have Known
These days, I have trouble coming up with Halloween costumes. But that wasn’t always the case. Of course, back then I also had a moving box full of “dress-up clothes” that offered inspiration (and parents who were able to fill… Read moreMonday Listicles: 10 Halloween Costumes I Have Known
Rain!
Yesterday we got our first real taste of fall and winter. Baguette loved every minute of it. At one point, she even brought the umbrella inside. But it was already open, so no bad luck there. I assume. Although on… Read moreRain!
Safety in Numbers
A while ago, I wrote about our parenting approach, in light of the concept of attachment parenting. Take2Mommy has a post about bed sharing in their family, and while I hope that Baguette is comfortable in her own bed soon,… Read moreSafety in Numbers
5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around
Hippo Paint Why should your toddler get to have all the fun? Using Discarded Books, Artist Recreates The Streets Of London on DesignTAXI One person’s trash is another person’s art project. 12 Different Ways to Cuddle, According to Cats on… Read more5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around