Happy Mother’s Day
See that owl on my forearm? Baguette says that’s a “Mommy Bird.”
Category: Parenting
What Baguette Is Saying Now
. . . which is not to be confused with Cock-a-doo! Rooster photo by bagsgroove, via Flickr. Creative Commons.
An Interesting Monster Needs an Interesting Hairdo
No More Tears and No More Tangles–that’s what my mom used on me. And it’s what we used on Baguette, once her hair got long enough to tangle. But it turns out that’s not enough any more. Baguette’s hair is… Read moreAn Interesting Monster Needs an Interesting Hairdo
Happy 3rd Birthday, Baguette!
Three years ago, a little girl entered our lives and changed our world forever.
10 Things That Make Me Feel Like a Superhero
Who am I? Based on my superhero powers, I have a lot of identities. 1) The Unstoppable Force: Labor and delivery. ‘Nuff said. 2) The Emphathizer: I can (usually) snuggle and talk a tantrum away. 3) The Staunch Supporter: I… Read more10 Things That Make Me Feel Like a Superhero
Macaroni and Cheese
When my brother was two, my mother asked our pediatrician how she could get him to eat more foods. The doctor said, “Well, what does he eat?” My mother said, “He won’t eat anything but hot dogs, orange juice, and… Read moreMacaroni and Cheese
I Don’t Care About Your Xanax
Please don’t get me wrong. It’s not that I don’t care about you. Far from it. I want you, the individual, to live a life that makes you happy. That means that if you don’t want to work outside the… Read moreI Don’t Care About Your Xanax
3 A.M. Wakeup Call
From Baguette, naturally. So this is how I feel today. Photo by beccafrog, via Flickr. Creative Commons.
That Smells Wonderful
This week’s Monday Listicles is “10 Fantastic Smells.” At first, I thought that the topic wasn’t really grabbing me. But then Baguette spent the night throwing up, and I realized that what really smells bad is vomit on your couch…. Read moreThat Smells Wonderful
What Do You Mean, There’s Homework in Day Care?
I’m not a big fan of homework, and I have every intention of pushing back on Baguette’s elementary school teachers if I feel that she’s getting too much work, or homework that is only busy work. Don’t get me wrong–I… Read moreWhat Do You Mean, There’s Homework in Day Care?