Rainy Day Fun
We had a lovely rainy day yesterday, and Baguette had fun at home, with Bestie, and on a walk to see actual water in the L.A. River. Take a look:
Food. Family. Fun.
We had a lovely rainy day yesterday, and Baguette had fun at home, with Bestie, and on a walk to see actual water in the L.A. River. Take a look:
Mr. Sandwich and I each have jobs that give us Veterans Day off, and Baguette’s day care is closed on Veterans Day, so we had a three-day weekend. One day per family member! Except Wicket. No extra day for Wicket…. Read moreThree Day Weekend
I’m really not sure I can express how thankful I am for my family. For my parents, who taught me their values and how to determine my own. For my brother, who loves me even though I may have been… Read moreThankful Thursday: Family
I’ve written a bit about Baguette’s school, and their concerns about how she interacts with her classmates. Here are some of our observations: 1) She does get wary around unfamiliar people and large groups. 2) She is overjoyed to play… Read moreConfidence and Communication
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
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
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
Yesterday we got our first real taste of fall and winter. Baguette loved every minute of it. At one point, she even brought the umbrella inside. But it was already open, so no bad luck there. I assume. Although on… Read moreRain!
This morning, in a rare moment of accessorizing, I put on a necklace. The following exchange ensued: Baguette: No, Mommy, no. Noooo! Me: Should I take off the necklace? There, is that all better? Baguette: That’s all better. So I… Read moreAccessories
Mr. Sandwich and I will sometimes pause and say to one another, “This is a dream come true.” And I can tell that Baguette has those moments, too. Baguette has been very anxious for me to be around her lately,… Read moreBaguette Knows What She Needs