Transitions
Baguette is moving from her day care’s toddler room to a 2-year-old room. I’d say that I don’t know if it’s harder on her or me, but I’m pretty sure that would just be ego; it’s clearly harder on her…. Read moreTransitions
Traditions: Birthdays
I grew up with wonderful birthdays. My parents never rented a pony or bouncy house (the kid across the street had a pony party one year–even at the age of five, I thought that a pony you didn’t get to… Read moreTraditions: Birthdays
Happy Birthday, Baguette
Two years ago right now, my little girl was born and changed my life forever. Happy Birthday, Baguette!
Rainy Day Toddler
Baguette is still wearing last year’s raincoat. It’s a 12-month size. She wears 2T. But we looked at quite a few toddler raincoats this winter, and every time she would put the hanger back on the rack. Me: Do you… Read moreRainy Day Toddler
Traditions: Easter Parade
What are your Easter traditions? Growing up, we would hunt eggs and go to Mass. I don’t remember a specific Easter dinner, but I do somehow associate ham with the holiday. So at some point we must have had ham…. Read moreTraditions: Easter Parade
In Your Easter Bonnet, With All the Frills Upon It
That PAAS kit has gotten more complicated. I can’t just follow the instructions–I have to choose which instructions to follow! Do I want pastel shades? Vibrant? “Traditional”? I’m not sure it really matters, though; the intensity didn’t seem to change… Read moreIn Your Easter Bonnet, With All the Frills Upon It
5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around
‘There are downsides to looking this pretty’ on Daily Mail You’ve probably already seen and mocked this by now, but mostly I think it’s a handy reminder to remember that when people don’t like you, it’s often for how you… Read more5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around
That Wasn’t Mickey
A mouse worked its way in through a gap under the sink, where it feasted on garbage. So we went on the offensive. But the mouse was too clever. It eluded traps, but feasted on the peanut butter, honey, and… Read moreThat Wasn’t Mickey
Egg-citement (Updated)
Last night, Mr. Sandwich said, “Oh, she needs to bring a hard-boiled egg to school. It’s tomorrow. Or Thursday. I think it’s Thursday.” I said, “It had better be Thursday. They really need to give us more warning. We already… Read moreEgg-citement (Updated)
Inside the Blogger’s Studio
Totally stolen from James Lipton–but why should actors have all the fun? If I tagged you, please answer these questions in a post and tag five other bloggers whose work you enjoy. Share the love! What is your favorite word?… Read moreInside the Blogger’s Studio