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A lot of Baguette’s peers have been to Disneyland–many of them, more than once. My parents first took me when I was four, and we had annual trips until we left California a couple of years later. I’ve been a… Read moreWill Disneyland Be the Happiest Place on Earth for Baguette?
Things that come to mind: 1) We took a trip to visit cousins over Labor Day weekend, and had a wonderful time. I grew up across the country from much of my family, and didn’t know what I was missing…. Read moreFriday Five: September 5, 2014
We’ve started showing Baguette some other Disney movies, both to broaden her exposure and to save our sanity. Last night’s movie was “Cinderella.” I’d forgotten how sidekick-heavy that movie is. Tonight’s movie? “Sleeping Beauty.” Here’s what I noticed (beside the… Read moreRediscovering Disney
Baguette loves gifts, and she gets a lot of them. Mr. Sandwich and I are constantly buying her books, and she had grandparents on both sides who are always on the lookout for toys and games that will capture her… Read moreOn Gifts
Five things from the past week: 1) I am so relieved that someone came up with a better method of handling the situation in Ferguson. Who would have imagined that treating people like people could work? But is there still… Read moreFriday Five: August 15, 2014
I’ve gotten nearly 200 spam comments in two days. I get them from time to time, but this flood is new. I’ve closed comments on older posts, but they’ve moved to pages. And I’ve long since arranged my settings so… Read moreSPAM, SPAM, SPAM, SPAM
Baguette has a phenomenal memory, and she remembers songs and TV episodes and books with no trouble at all. One day she’ll suddenly recite part of a Sesame Street episode that she hasn’t seen in months, and act it out… Read moreMusic to My Ears
I wish we could spend the whole summer in Santa Barbara, but I really can’t complain about having a week there. While Kauai is our top vacation spot, it’s a little out of our reach right now. Three plane tickets… Read moreSummer in Santa Barbara
Disclosure: I received free credits from Treat.com in exchange for writing about my experience. All views expressed are my own. If you’re like me, you always remember to buy greeting cards for special occasions–just as you’re driving away from the… Read moreQuite the Treat for Father’s Day
It’s not a doll baby party until all the doll babies are naked. Baguette’s giggle is the most beautiful sound in the world. When we went to our first appointment with the developmental pediatrician, I realized where they keep all… Read moreThings I’ve Noticed