Thankful Thursday: A Distinct Lack of Hurricanes

Jennifer of Just Jennifer is starting a Thankful Thursday linkup. So here’s mine for today: I’m thankful that I don’t live in a hurricane zone. Now, you might think that sounds a little odd, since I do live in a… Read moreThankful Thursday: A Distinct Lack of Hurricanes

Happy Halloween! Or, Costume Drama

Weeks ago–right after Baguette broke her leg–we went to Costco and explored the Halloween costume options. Mr. Sandwich brought her an array of choices, and she picked the elephant. It promptly became a stuffed animal. So we weren’t sure whether… Read moreHappy Halloween! Or, Costume Drama

We All Are Strong

I’m delighted to have a new guest post up at Meagan Francis’s blog The Happiest Mom! As I did with an earlier post, I’m writing about what I’ve learned as a new(ish) mother: Labor is hard, and after 32 hours… Read moreWe All Are Strong

Sick

I’ve been sicker. For example, I was actually able to get Baguette to day care on my own. Not bad, if I do say so myself. Why? On Friday, Baguette came home with a stomach virus. After several bouts of… Read moreSick

5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around

8 Cute and Refreshingly Non-Slutty Ladies Costumes on Unreality Magazine For those times when Halloween makes you despair. Don’t despair! Monty Python Ministry of Silly Walks Clock on Laughing Squid Tick, tock, silly walks. Small is cool on Miss Moss… Read more5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around

Too Many Apples

So Honest Mom wrote about 12 Signs It’s Fall in Suburbia, and #1 just got me. Have you ever been apple-picking? You know, where you drive somewhere far away and pay to pick apples off the tree? When I lived… Read moreToo Many Apples

TV and Us

Mr. Sandwich and I have different TV histories. I grew up in a house where we watched a lot of TV. I remember watching The Lone Ranger not because I was a fan–I actually found it kind of boring–but because… Read moreTV and Us

Monday Listicles: 10 Halloween Costumes I Have Known

These days, I have trouble coming up with Halloween costumes. But that wasn’t always the case. Of course, back then I also had a moving box full of “dress-up clothes” that offered inspiration (and parents who were able to fill… Read moreMonday Listicles: 10 Halloween Costumes I Have Known

3 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around*

Babies Laughing at Dogs on YouTube #1 and #4 are my favorites. Cheesecake Recipes on Punchfork Now that’s a lot of cheesecake. 50 Best Cheap Date Ideas on Emmeline Bride Cheap dates are my favorite dates. *We’ve got family in… Read more3 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around*

TV and Me

Joanna Goddard (of A Cup of Jo) and her husband gave up TV for a week. It sounds like they had a great week. I’m a big fan of TV in moderation. Personally, I can go all day and barely… Read moreTV and Me