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So Baguette has a deep and abiding love for Pajanimals. That means that when I saw that there was a new season planned, I thought, “Great! More than a dozen in rotation.” Wrong. We’re two episodes in, and this is… Read morePajanimals Redux
You know how sometimes everything hits at once? This is one of those times. Somehow every project I have at work is at a crunch point. One of them seems headed into some sort of death spiral (naturally, this is… Read moreOne of Those Weeks
How do you pack lunches for your toddler? And what do you pack? Baguette is not a fussy eater–in fact, she has been known to enjoy a spicy dish or two. She’s starting to get intrigued by forks. That tells… Read moreMom-to-Mom (or Dad): Lunch Time
A week from today, Baguette will be 18 months old. I’m pretty sure she’s already turned 2. Last night, Pajanimals was banished for the evening. Why? Because someone was throwing her food, even after more than one warning. After a… Read moreBig Sigh, and Giggles
My father was a career Army officer. Now, you read that, and you think that we moved every 2-3 years, with the result that I feel constantly displaced. Entirely wrong. For starters, we moved every 5-7 years. And my parents… Read moreMaking a Home
Baguette is 10 days shy of 18 months, and is more expressive every day. This is particularly nice for a little girl who once used the sign for “more” only for food, but now uses it for EVERYTHING. (Except lotion…. Read moreVocabulary Lessons
So in the Burger Wars, Five Guys has mounted an assault on In-n-Out. In our part of town, that means that they opened a store on the opposite side of the Costco driveway from In-n-Out. Five Guys is new to… Read moreFive Guys Named Meh
Deciding to take Friday off for cleaning and organizing has already made me feel better. Now that I know when I’m going to do this work, I don’t have to keep stressing over the fact that I haven’t done it…. Read moreSavoring the Moment
I’m a very organized person. You might not think so if you looked at my desk–or my house–because I’m bad at filing. Here’s the thing: I know I’m a terrible housekeeper. I really would rather just sit there. Well, really,… Read moreFiling is My Nemesis
It’s always nice to be recognized. And I don’t mean “you look kind of familiar–do I know you from the elevator?” Which just backfired on me last week. I mean the “Bravo! Great job!” kind. This week, another blogger, Puns… Read moreIt’s an Honor Just to Be Nominated