My To-Do List
There are a lot of things I want for Baguette. The big thing, of course, is an innate sense of self-worth. She has that now, and I want to do everything possible to help her hold onto that. It’s good… Read moreMy To-Do List
Category: Parenting
Transitions
Baguette is moving from her day care’s toddler room to a 2-year-old room. I’d say that I don’t know if it’s harder on her or me, but I’m pretty sure that would just be ego; it’s clearly harder on her…. Read moreTransitions
Traditions: Birthdays
I grew up with wonderful birthdays. My parents never rented a pony or bouncy house (the kid across the street had a pony party one year–even at the age of five, I thought that a pony you didn’t get to… Read moreTraditions: Birthdays
Happy Birthday, Baguette
Two years ago right now, my little girl was born and changed my life forever. Happy Birthday, Baguette!
Rainy Day Toddler
Baguette is still wearing last year’s raincoat. It’s a 12-month size. She wears 2T. But we looked at quite a few toddler raincoats this winter, and every time she would put the hanger back on the rack. Me: Do you… Read moreRainy Day Toddler
Traditions: Easter Parade
What are your Easter traditions? Growing up, we would hunt eggs and go to Mass. I don’t remember a specific Easter dinner, but I do somehow associate ham with the holiday. So at some point we must have had ham…. Read moreTraditions: Easter Parade
Egg-citement (Updated)
Last night, Mr. Sandwich said, “Oh, she needs to bring a hard-boiled egg to school. It’s tomorrow. Or Thursday. I think it’s Thursday.” I said, “It had better be Thursday. They really need to give us more warning. We already… Read moreEgg-citement (Updated)
Oral Hygiene, the Toddler Way
After her bath, Baguette loves to brush her teeth. I should probably say that she loves to “brush” her teeth, because mostly what she does is swish the toothbrush around her mouth, alternating with waving it under the running water…. Read moreOral Hygiene, the Toddler Way
Bathtime for Baguette
As a newborn, Baguette hated sponge baths. They were an affront to humanity. Then she graduated to the whale tub with its infant insert. And she hated it. Last summer, with much trepidation, we introduced her to the pool. And… Read moreBathtime for Baguette
5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around
No title, but if I were going to provide one, I guess it would be “Pinhead” at Awkward Stock Photos Some of these are NSFW. Even without those, I wonder what all of these people were thinking. Grilled Cheese Invitational… Read more5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around