5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around

It’s Oscar night, and the last mainstream movie we saw in the theater was “True Grit.” So I have no idea what is going on there–but here are a few completely unrelated topics: DIY Toy Storage on Emily’s Musings Because… Read more5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around

Me from A to Z

I am totally stealing this from Ginger over at Ramble Ramble: A. Age: 40-something. B. Bed size: Queen. It’s the biggest that will fit in our room and still leave space for, say, a dresser. C. Chore that you hate:… Read moreMe from A to Z

Is There Such a Thing as an Introvert Who Likes to Show Off?

I think so. I think that’s me. Because I will often choose to stay home. But once I’m out and about, I’m in the middle of things. Want to play Cranium, but don’t want to deal with those Star Performer… Read moreIs There Such a Thing as an Introvert Who Likes to Show Off?

We Don’t Want to Be THAT Family

Disclaimer: I’ll bet this little girl is a smiling charmer most days. When my brother and I were small–ages 4 and 6, at the most–our parents took us to a nice restaurant and explained that because we were wearing our… Read moreWe Don’t Want to Be THAT Family

I’m Pinterest-ed

Are you on Pinterest? I’m building my boards–why don’t we follow each other?

5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around

Sometimes We Just Need Our Mommies on Hour 23 You’re never too old. Or, at least, I’m not. Afraid of Your Child’s Math Book? You Should Be at Chronic Sense on Salon.com Having worked in the industry for 11 years… Read more5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around

The Peanut Gallery

I’m weird about peanuts. I know this. Cocktail peanuts? No. Won’t eat them. Won’t buy a package of mixed nuts that includes them. Chunky peanut butter? No. That’s peanut butter with cocktail peanuts. Creamy peanut butter? Yum. I will eat… Read moreThe Peanut Gallery

I Need to Learn More About Photoshop

Here’s my contribution on The Bloggess‘s Juanita Weasel meme. I think the concept is decent, but the execution? Pretty lacking. How come Photoshop won’t let me use bigger type? My guess: I have to create it in something else, like… Read moreI Need to Learn More About Photoshop

The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same

Baguette’s crib is long gone, and the toddler bed Mr. Sandwich made for her now stands in its place. No matter–she doesn’t sleep in it, either. The pack-n-play still stands in our living room. She hasn’t spent a moment in… Read moreThe More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same

Traditions: Happy Valentine’s Day

I read this post about Valentine’s Day requirements at some schools. And I totally agree. Valentine’s Day is ridiculous for toddlers. Mr. Sandwich and I have never paid particular attention to Valentine’s Day. The first year we were dating, the… Read moreTraditions: Happy Valentine’s Day