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Meagan Francis of The Happiest Mom writes today about helping fathers become involved as parents. I always knew that being an involved dad would be natural for Mr. Sandwich. It’s such an obvious extension of who he is and how… Read moreWorld’s Greatest Dad
NOTE: Are you expecting your first child? Please feel free to skip this post. It’s not horrible and it all ends well, but I don’t think it’s typical. So why have it in your head? Here was my entire… Read moreOn Pain Meds During Labor
The LA Opera has a wonderful children’s program–twice a year, they offer Saturday morning creative workshops and an opera performance. Thanks to a generous friend (Bestie’s mother, as it happens), Baguette got to participate in fun activities, followed by selections… Read moreBaguette Goes to the Opera
The latest issue of Better Homes and Gardens (and with that, I am officially my mother–or, since she read Woman’s Day and Family Circle, perhaps one of her close cousins) encourages people to make a “Sand Pail List” of things… Read moreSand Pail List
My last post focused on this week’s Time Magazine cover and its divisive headline “Are You Mom Enough?” I kept reading, and I found a blog post by Jamie Lynne Grumet, the woman on the cover. And I like her,… Read moreThe “Mommy Wars” Are Ridiculous. Don’t Be Ridiculous.
You’ve probably seen Time’s cover, with the breastfeeding photo. My only comment on the age of the child: That’s not the path I chose. But I don’t much care if you (or anyone else) chooses it. Do what works for… Read moreThat’s “Enough” Out of You, Time Magazine
Yesterday was my mom’s birthday. She would have been 75. She should be 75. She should be here to see Baguette grow, and hear stories about what we’re doing, and pay long visits in which we’d spend time cooking together… Read moreTraditions: Chinese Food
This morning, from 7:30 to 9, Baguette’s school had an early Mother’s Day muffin breakfast for the children and their mothers. I wasn’t there, because I have to be at work at 8, with an hour-long commute beforehand. The result… Read moreMissing Out on Muffins
So last week I told the long story about how I stood up to my P.E. teacher. It’s worth noting, though, that sometimes bullies are not of our species. When I was about four or five, and my brother was… Read moreBullies Come in All Shapes and Sizes, Part II
Fifty years ago today, Mr. Sandwich’s parents got married. Coincidentally, 11 years ago today, Mr. Sandwich and I went on our first date. Happy Cinco de Mayo, everyone! Photo by microwavedboy, via Flickr.