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Mr. Sandwich and I will sometimes pause and say to one another, “This is a dream come true.” And I can tell that Baguette has those moments, too. Baguette has been very anxious for me to be around her lately,… Read moreBaguette Knows What She Needs
“Alicious! Mmmm!” (With a smile, often just after throwing the alicious food on the floor) “Daddy Elmo I play drums.” (Followed by drumming. I am unsure about how to punctuate this. Is she telling Daddy and Elmo? Is she telling… Read moreA Few Things Baguette Is Saying These Days
Monday I had a headache. One of those grinding, relentless headaches that refused to succumb to OTC medications, water, or much of anything. Wednesday I stayed home with a migraine. Even after it receded, I felt groggy. Thursday I continued… Read moreHeadaches
15 Amazing Castles from Around the World on opentravel.com How have I not known about Hohenzollern Castle? 10 Cheap Boutique Hostels and Hotels in Paris on hostelbookers.com Just in case you don’t have castle money on you, but you still… Read more5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around
Just before summer began, I was inspired to create a “Sand Pail List.” I didn’t fulfill all of my summer goals, but that’s okay–Fall offers new opportunities! So what do I want to do this Fall? Hmm . . …. Read moreLeaf Bag List: My Fall Goals
When I was in third grade, I was in a Bluebirds troop. Our leader decided that we would put on a play: Snow White. We drew lots for roles, and I was excited when the slip of paper I drew… Read moreWell, Then By All Means, Let’s Spoil It For Everyone
Ours started a day early, kind of. On Friday, Baguette’s cast came off (huzzah!). What was her response to this development? Sock all gone. I got a foot! At the moment she walks with that foot turned out, and she… Read moreHow Was Your Weekend?
In May, I created my “Sand Pail List” of things I wanted to accomplish this summer. How’d we do? Let’s take a look: Going to the park We did go to local playgrounds, but not nearly as often as I’d… Read moreSand Pail List, Revisited
I love being in the water. Love it. I once announced that I was pretty sure I could live in the shower in my parents’ guest bathroom. But pools are better. When I was a kid in southern California, we… Read moreSplish, Splash: Pools I Have Known
We’re refinancing, and on a recent Friday, we had a visit from an appraiser. The house was not even remotely clean, although I did set my alarm for 5 a.m. so that I’d have time to at least straighten up… Read moreWhy Our House Is a Disaster – Weekday Edition