They Still Haven’t Found What They’re Looking For

What are “Kristen Wiig boots”? Please tell me–because if I Google it, apparently I’ll come right back here, and that might result in a wormhole.

Not Enough

Over at Wandering Scientist, Cloud has a post about dealing with a multitude of holiday food drives. I’m facing the same thing. My workplace has one. My alumni club has one. Baguette’s day care has one. Each of them benefited… Read moreNot Enough

More Rules From Baguette

Second in a series of indeterminate length. Jackets must be zipped up all the way. If they are not, Raptor Shriek will ensue. Mommy is not allowed to wear a cardigan or jacket. Baguette can talk about lions, but no… Read moreMore Rules From Baguette

Food, Glorious Food

This week’s Monday Listicles topic is “10 Things Food.” Now, I almost never make anything I pin on Pinterest, and the time I tried, things did not go well. But that’s okay, because I’ve got plenty to say about food…. Read moreFood, Glorious Food

5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around

36 Tips for Surviving the Family Road Trip on Parenting Squad We’re going to need these more and more. I can tell. Stalking in the Snow on Desire to Inspire I don’t think the exterior lives up to the interiors… Read more5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around

How to Make a Mom Angry

I shared something about Baguette on my Facebook profile. Most of the responses were positive. But then there was this: [Older relative]: I thought you were a stay at home Mom. You are missing a lot. Cue the gritted teeth…. Read moreHow to Make a Mom Angry

5 Things I Never Did

1) Went skydiving. 2) Drove a big-rig. 3) Wrote a Grammy-winning song. 4) Owned a horse. 5) Visited the other side of the Iron Curtain.* The question is, though, how many of these did I want to do? *Admit it–you… Read more5 Things I Never Did

The Princess Industrial Complex

I’m working hard at finding gifts for Baguette that are fun and educational–so far I’ve had success, such as with this clock puzzle–check out those colors, numbers, shapes, and clockitude! But when I sent a list of suggestions to my… Read moreThe Princess Industrial Complex

Bragging Rights

This week’s entry in Monday Listicles is “10 Reasons I’m Great.” Honestly, I think this is something that not just moms, but women in general, often lose track of. Certainly there are plenty of conceited women out there–I have had… Read moreBragging Rights