Oscar Night
As they read off the nominees for Best Foreign Film: Me: It’s going to be Tangerines. Or Wild Tales. Mr. Sandwich: Oh? Me: I know nothing about any of them. I’m just going based on names, like at a horse… Read moreOscar Night
In Character
Baguette fell in love with Frozen this summer. I know, that sentence looks funny–but if you keep in mind that August is when she starts telling us, “Want to go play in the snow,” it makes sense for her. It… Read moreIn Character
Thoughts on Measles
I have been vaccinated against measles four times. FOUR! The first time, I was one year minus three days. The second time, I was going into the third or fourth grade, and my school required that I get the vaccination… Read moreThoughts on Measles
Grown-Up Day
Last Friday was my birthday, but I didn’t really plan anything, so Mr. Sandwich and I took today off. Baguette stayed in day care, which means: GROWN-UP DAY!!! Which, naturally, we spent watching Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Guardians… Read moreGrown-Up Day
Other Career Options for Prince Hans of the Southern Isles
Because he had options other than attempted murder and usurping a crown. Such as: Joining the military Becoming a high-ranking member of the church hierarchy Engaging in actual diplomacy Why, yes, we do watch “Frozen” a lot. Why do you… Read moreOther Career Options for Prince Hans of the Southern Isles
Baguette, of Late
The last six weeks have been pretty incredible. Toward the end of December, both Baguette’s day care and our workplace closed for the holidays. At the same time, her evening ABA therapist got married and took a few weeks off…. Read moreBaguette, of Late
Progress
A week ago, Baguette was coloring in broad swaths of marker. Now she can do this. All. By. Herself. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not this precise all the time. But she suddenly gets what the lines are for, and… Read moreProgress
Some Days, All You Have Is a List
Because that’s all I can come up with at the moment. Here’s today’s list: Three years ago, I thought Baguette would be making her bed soon. Nope. But maybe that’s something we can start. We have started having her help… Read moreSome Days, All You Have Is a List
Things I’ve Been Thinking About
Baguette has done a lot of cool stuff lately. This will be a post of its own. It’s that much stuff. I’m glad the holidays are over, but I could really use a vacation. Good thing there’s a three-day weekend… Read moreThings I’ve Been Thinking About
Happy New Year!
So we planned a quiet New Year’s Eve at home with just the three of us. This was to follow a morning of snowshoeing at sort-of-nearby Mt. Pinos, with Bestie and her parents and another family. Baguette had a lot… Read moreHappy New Year!