TV and Me
Joanna Goddard (of A Cup of Jo) and her husband gave up TV for a week. It sounds like they had a great week. I’m a big fan of TV in moderation. Personally, I can go all day and barely… Read moreTV and Me
Category: Parenting
Safety in Numbers
A while ago, I wrote about our parenting approach, in light of the concept of attachment parenting. Take2Mommy has a post about bed sharing in their family, and while I hope that Baguette is comfortable in her own bed soon,… Read moreSafety in Numbers
5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around
Hippo Paint Why should your toddler get to have all the fun? Using Discarded Books, Artist Recreates The Streets Of London on DesignTAXI One person’s trash is another person’s art project. 12 Different Ways to Cuddle, According to Cats on… Read more5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around
Accessories
This morning, in a rare moment of accessorizing, I put on a necklace. The following exchange ensued: Baguette: No, Mommy, no. Noooo! Me: Should I take off the necklace? There, is that all better? Baguette: That’s all better. So I… Read moreAccessories
Baguette Knows What She Needs
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
Grace Under Pressure
She calls it bullying, I call it bigotry. But we agree that it needs to stop.
A Few Things Baguette Is Saying These Days
“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
Headaches
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
Leaf Bag List: My Fall Goals
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
Well, Then By All Means, Let’s Spoil It For Everyone
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