Baguette Is Four
Four years ago today, the most amazing little girl entered our lives. It’s hard to believe that we’re already here: Happy Birthday, Baguette. You astonish and delight us every single day.
Wordless Wednesday: Weekend in Mammoth
10 Years Ago Today
I still say “I do,” every single day of every single year. Happy Anniversary, sweetheart.
An Epiphany
Our New Normal (For Now)
“Normal” is open to interpretation. That’s true for every family, but I’ve really come to understand the concept better since Baguette’s autism diagnosis. Actually, I knew it before her diagnosis–but that’s what made it okay for me to say openly… Read moreOur New Normal (For Now)
Your Mileage May Vary
This morning, when I took Baguette to daycare, she was excited to be there. She opened the door to the classroom without being prompted, and she ran up to a group of girls and started playing with the same toys… Read moreYour Mileage May Vary
Earthquakes and Motherhood
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
An Apple A Day
A week ago, I took the day off work and went to lots of doctors. Well, several doctors. Well, three. Nothing alarming is happening, but I like to stay on top of my regular checkups. Plus I need new glasses…. Read moreAn Apple A Day
About That Rain
You know all that rain I wrote about yesterday? When we get rain, this is what happens in the mountains.
“Go Outside Walk in Rain”
California is experiencing a record drought. To those caught in a polar vortex, our balmy winter temperatures may sound like paradise–but they actually indicate a really big problem. Winter is our rainy season, and we just haven’t gotten rain this… Read more“Go Outside Walk in Rain”