Auld Lang Syne
When I was younger, I thought it would be fun to go to a big, blowout New Year’s Eve party. I never did. I’m totally fine with that. First of all, I didn’t want to go by myself; I wanted… Read moreAuld Lang Syne
Happy Anniversary, Wicket
In November 2009, Wicket followed Mr. Sandwich home from the corner store. Five years ago today, I picked her up from the shelter. Based on everyone’s best guess, she’s 16 or 17 now. She sleeps more and she can’t jump… Read moreHappy Anniversary, Wicket
My First/Worst Thanksgiving Book
No, they did not, and no, that is not why, and yes, these are reasons why we will not be reading this book again.
Q & A?
I read this list of “the best” children’s books of 2014. A lot of them look great. And then the entry for The Baby Tree by Sophie Blackall got me thinking. The standard advice about answering children’s questions about “tricky” subjects–sex,… Read moreQ & A?
Ten Things About Me
I totally stole this from Nina at Sleeping Should Be Easy. As you do. So here are 10 questions for you to answer on your blog(s), should you so choose. What’s the last movie you watched (in the theater or… Read moreTen Things About Me
What Comes To Mind
I’ve read Tuck Everlasting more than once and have no idea what happens in that book. Ditto Wide Sargasso Sea. I also don’t understand the appeal of ripped jeans as attractive fashion. I didn’t get them last time, either. Is… Read moreWhat Comes To Mind
Night-Night
If you’ve been reading this blog, you know that sleep has always been an issue for Baguette–and, by extension, for Mr. Sandwich and me. Baguette naps at day care, but not at home, and nighttime sleep is very hard to… Read moreNight-Night
A Little of This, A Little of That
Friday morning, I went to The Help Group Summit. For those of you not familiar with The Help Group, it’s an organization focused on research about and support for autism and ADHD. The annual Summit presents a variety of topics for… Read moreA Little of This, A Little of That
Leaf Bag List – Fall 2014
This summer my goals were to go to the beach (we made it two or three times), go to the pool (we went a lot), and learn to make a really good hamburger (turns out the answer is fry, don’t… Read moreLeaf Bag List – Fall 2014
Friday 5: September 26, 2014
Thoughts from my week (or two): 1) I’m a little concerned about the nature of Baguette’s relationship with Bert from Sesame Street. She keeps kissing him and then feeding him to her dragon. 2) While I think she has a… Read moreFriday 5: September 26, 2014