Never mind that in California, we barely got a winter. What’s on my to-do list for this summer? Go to the beach A must-do. We all like the beach, and I think Baguette would like to live there. Well, really,… Read moreWelcome to Summer!

Happy Father’s Day to all the hands-on, super-involved, devoted dads I know. Mr. Sandwich has lots of good company.

Last month I got called for jury duty. It was not the first time. In fact, it was–by my count–the ninth time I have been called for jury duty. I have never been selected for a jury. The first time,… Read moreMy Adventures in Jury Duty

Here are a few of Baguette’s favorite things (right now): Snack: Pirate’s Booty–crunchy and (I guess) cheesy, so yea! Meal: Macaroni and Cheese–This girl loves her cheese and carbs.* Dessert: Chocolate ice cream, in great big spoonfuls. Animal: Elephants (but… Read morePlaying Favorites

After a rough night that was the aftermath of The Nap Debacle, we’ve had a really nice Mother’s Day: breakfast at my in-laws’ house, swimming at the Y, and dinner at In-n-Out, where for the first time Baguette said, “Try… Read moreHappy Mother’s Day

When I started my current job–well, not my current job, but my first job working for my current employer–I commuted by Big Blue Bus. And later, when we moved, I continued to commute by bus: briefly via Metro, and then… Read moreThe Wheels on the Bus

For quite some time, Baguette has been enamored of the Maria the Cowgirl segment on one of her favorite Sesame Street episodes. So as her birthday approached, we decided that a cowgirl theme was appropriate for this year. Mr. Sandwich… Read moreRide ‘Em, Cowgirl!

I always imagined that, in an emergency, I’d grab the dog under one arm and Baguette under the other and make a leaping dash for safety. Turns out that, in spite of how much I love her, I’ll leave the… Read moreEarthquakes and Motherhood