Be Prepared. No, Be More Prepared Than That.

Wondering how much can be written about earthquake kits? Well, that depends in part on how many earthquake kits you have. Continue on for the third of Mr. Sandwich’s disaster-preparedness posts. Be Prepared is the motto of the Boy Scouts…. Read moreBe Prepared. No, Be More Prepared Than That.

Oscar Surprise

I spent much of my adult life across the country from my best friend. But we still managed to watch the Oscars together–we’d just call each other 20 times during the broadcast to say, “That dress is amazing!” “That dress… Read moreOscar Surprise

Persistence Cooking

Baguette has a cold, which makes her both snuggly and querulous, sometimes in the same moment. Which means that it’s not necessarily easy to cook. But since I’m making an effort to use what I have, I’m soldiering on (not… Read morePersistence Cooking

Santa Barbara Is My Happy Place

Donkeys and zoo and park and cottage and more park. And, of course, a new hat.

Baby’s First Pillow Fort

Last night was another one of those nights when Baguette woke up at 2 a.m. or so and didn’t really go back to sleep. I brought her out to the couch and we snuggled; she eventually did fall back asleep…. Read moreBaby’s First Pillow Fort

What’s In Your Wallet–Er, Earthquake Kits?

For why we have them, take a look at the first post in this series. A little while ago Mrs. Sandwich posted about things she found in the closet, and the earthquake kits came up (along with a bunch of… Read moreWhat’s In Your Wallet–Er, Earthquake Kits?

Best Saturday Ever (So Far)

Yesterday Baguette started taking swim classes again, and then we had lunch at Carl’s Jr. with Bestie and her family, in what has become something of a Saturday tradition. (It used to be McDonald’s, but we all got tired of… Read moreBest Saturday Ever (So Far)

I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead

So one of the blogs I follow is titled Sleeping Should Be Easy. And you’d think, wouldn’t you? But apparently not. As I’ve written, Baguette is not a fan of sleep. She is a master at finding ways to keep… Read moreI’ll Sleep When I’m Dead

“It’s Only a Phase” Is For Us, Too

I’m so happy to have another guest post at The Happiest Mom, again focusing on what I’ve learned as a new(ish) mother: Time is of the essence. Tempus fugit. One thing’s for sure–time is not on my side. Before Baguette… Read more“It’s Only a Phase” Is For Us, Too

The Devil Wears Stride Rite

I’m starting to think that Miranda Priestly may have actually been a toddler. How can I support this theory? Baguette’s meltdowns have increased in frequency over the past few days. While I can’t always understand what she’s trying to tell… Read moreThe Devil Wears Stride Rite