What Baguette Is Saying These Days

Here are a few things we’re likely to hear from Baguette right now: “I want listen to Pajanimals music.” “I want iPad, please.” “That wunnerfull!” (most likely to be heard just after she jumps into the pool and surfaces) And… Read moreWhat Baguette Is Saying These Days

Mawwiage is What Bwings Us Together Today – Part 2

I have friends–and, I presume, readers–all along the political spectrum. I like it that way. I support marriage equality. And I support the right of little girls to wear whatever colors they want. Because, in my opinion, people should get… Read moreMawwiage is What Bwings Us Together Today – Part 2

Sand Pail List – What I Want To Do This Summer

Happy First Day of Summer, all! Last year I created my first Sand Pail List, and I think I can call it a rousing 50% success. This year’s list has some similar items, but with a few changes: Go to… Read moreSand Pail List – What I Want To Do This Summer

Things I’m Loving

1) Hot Tot This shampoo and conditioner combo continues to deliver for Baguette’s hair. 2) Parents The last few months, this magazine has had at least one article that has really spoken to us. 3) Steel-cut oats These things are… Read moreThings I’m Loving

Children’s Television Madness

My mother always encouraged my brother and me to watch Sesame Street, because (she told us later), it was the only children’s television program she could stand. My mother was right. Baguette’s favorite shows are Pajanimals–the first show we started… Read moreChildren’s Television Madness

Hey, Remember Me?

Wow, it’s been a week and a half since I last posted anything. That’s a long time in Blog World. The reason is that I’ve been sick. I started feeling bad last Tuesday, and on Wednesday I had what was… Read moreHey, Remember Me?

My Week, as Told by Twitter

For the record, Mr. Sandwich saved us all from the babbling, screaming monster.

Cheap Clothes Can Cost Too Much

Update: Unlike the other companies involved, Benetton is not compensating the families of the victims, so I’m adding them to the list below. If you want to let them know how you feel, tweet to @benetton with the hashtag #PayUpBenetton.(2/9/15)… Read moreCheap Clothes Can Cost Too Much

You Can’t Win Them All

Yesterday was a Day of Tantrums. It didn’t start out that way. Baguette woke up happy, because we were all there. Mr. Sandwich, who normally leaves at 6:00, was home to take care of some car repairs. I was about… Read moreYou Can’t Win Them All