Grown-Up Day
Mr. Sandwich and I both work for a state organization, which means that we get today off in honor of Cesar Chavez Day. Baguette’s day care, on the other hand, is open. Most of the time, if work is closed,… Read moreGrown-Up Day
Category: House and Home
That Smells Wonderful
This week’s Monday Listicles is “10 Fantastic Smells.” At first, I thought that the topic wasn’t really grabbing me. But then Baguette spent the night throwing up, and I realized that what really smells bad is vomit on your couch…. Read moreThat Smells Wonderful
What’s In a Meme?
I got this from The Harried Mom. Read. Write your own post. Pass it on. 1. What were you doing 10 years ago? 2003. Really? That was 10 years ago? I guess so, because Mr. Sandwich and I were well… Read moreWhat’s In a Meme?
Be Prepared. No, Be More Prepared Than That.
Wondering how much can be written about earthquake kits? Well, that depends in part on how many earthquake kits you have. Continue on for the third of Mr. Sandwich’s disaster-preparedness posts. Be Prepared is the motto of the Boy Scouts…. Read moreBe Prepared. No, Be More Prepared Than That.
Bragging About Me
This week’s Monday Listicles topic is “10 Things You Are Proud Of.” So, if you will, allow me to share with you some things I have done: 1) On my first camping trip as a Girl Scout, I lit an… Read moreBragging About Me
Baby’s First Pillow Fort
Last night was another one of those nights when Baguette woke up at 2 a.m. or so and didn’t really go back to sleep. I brought her out to the couch and we snuggled; she eventually did fall back asleep…. Read moreBaby’s First Pillow Fort
What’s In Your Wallet–Er, Earthquake Kits?
For why we have them, take a look at the first post in this series. A little while ago Mrs. Sandwich posted about things she found in the closet, and the earthquake kits came up (along with a bunch of… Read moreWhat’s In Your Wallet–Er, Earthquake Kits?
Dr. Strangekit – Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying (a little) and Love the Big One (a little)
For those of you who asked about our earthquake kits, here is the first in a series of guest posts by Mr. Sandwich, our family’s Emergency Management Coordinator. What I remember about that morning of January 17th was the sound… Read moreDr. Strangekit – Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying (a little) and Love the Big One (a little)
I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead
So one of the blogs I follow is titled Sleeping Should Be Easy. And you’d think, wouldn’t you? But apparently not. As I’ve written, Baguette is not a fan of sleep. She is a master at finding ways to keep… Read moreI’ll Sleep When I’m Dead
“It’s Only a Phase” Is For Us, Too
I’m so happy to have another guest post at The Happiest Mom, again focusing on what I’ve learned as a new(ish) mother: Time is of the essence. Tempus fugit. One thing’s for sure–time is not on my side. Before Baguette… Read more“It’s Only a Phase” Is For Us, Too