October 2015: Scarier Than You Think

So I’ve had pneumonia. That’s meant too may trips across town to the doctor, and lots of medication. Unfortunately it’s been hard to rest, because even with taking sick days from work, Baguette still needs to go to school, and… Read moreOctober 2015: Scarier Than You Think

On Mother’s Day

I love Mother’s Day, sort of. I mean, we don’t make a big production of it. We don’t have the time or energy to make a big production of much of anything. But I love being a mother, and I… Read moreOn Mother’s Day

Auld Lang Syne

When I was younger, I thought it would be fun to go to a big, blowout New Year’s Eve party. I never did. I’m totally fine with that. First of all, I didn’t want to go by myself; I wanted… Read moreAuld Lang Syne

Ten Things About Me

I totally stole this from Nina at Sleeping Should Be Easy. As you do. So here are 10 questions for you to answer on your blog(s), should you so choose. What’s the last movie you watched (in the theater or… Read moreTen Things About Me

Night-Night

If you’ve been reading this blog, you know that sleep has always been an issue for Baguette–and, by extension, for Mr. Sandwich and me. Baguette naps at day care, but not at home, and nighttime sleep is very hard to… Read moreNight-Night

Quite the Treat for Father’s Day

Disclosure: I received free credits from Treat.com in exchange for writing about my experience. All views expressed are my own. If you’re like me, you always remember to buy greeting cards for special occasions–just as you’re driving away from the… Read moreQuite the Treat for Father’s Day

Why My House is Messy

I know my house is messy. I’m not a good housekeeper. I never have been, and neither was my mother. I know she would have recognized herself in Claire McCarthy’s Huffington Post piece.* Also, there’s this. I do want my… Read moreWhy My House is Messy

Mostly, I Hope Jadis Isn’t in There

Actual conversation from last night: Me: Baguette, why are you opening the closet door? Narnia isn’t in there. Me (to Mr. Sandwich): Although I don’t actually know that. Maybe Narnia is in there. Mr. Sandwich: If Narnia is in there,… Read moreMostly, I Hope Jadis Isn’t in There

My Balance, Revisited (Again)

I want to blog, but it’s so hard. So. Hard. Time is fleeting, and filled up. Here’s what my balance looks like, for the past two weeks and the foreseeable future. 5:00 Alarm goes off. Hit snooze button. 5:09 Hit snooze… Read moreMy Balance, Revisited (Again)

Monday Listicles: 10 Ways Our Family Says I Love You

This week’s Monday Listicle is “10 Ways to Say I Love You.” 1) When Mr. Sandwich slides his warm feet across the bed to take the chill off my cold feet. 2) When Mr. Sandwich gives me socks to warm… Read moreMonday Listicles: 10 Ways Our Family Says I Love You