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“Wicket!” “Daddy!” “Mommy!” “Wicket!” “No!” (to offer of water) Runs out of room and back in. “Daddy read!” (hands over book but refuses to let either of us read it to her) Runs out of room and back in.“Mommy book!”… Read moreSunday Morning Toddler
Seriously, that’s what Baguette kept saying yesterday as I was using the stand mixer: “No, Mommy!” I tried to explain that I was making shortbread, which she loves, but I continued to get “No, Mommy!” in response. Apparently the only… Read moreElectronics: Yes. Machinery: No.
Wicket couldn’t care less about the Roomba. The first time we ran it after she came home, we wondered how she’d react–run away, or ride it like a cat? The answer: neither. From her perch on the couch, she looked… Read moreBaguette Fears Nothing. Except the Roomba.
Actually, I like the rain, except when I have to commute in it. But I do think that the rain predicted for today and Sunday is going to put a damper (that only sounds like a pun) on our usual… Read moreRain, Rain, Go Away
So in keeping with my ongoing overhaul-one-room-a-month plan, I took today off. Well, originally I took today off so that I could go to the Halloween parade at Baguette’s day care. But as long as I was home, I figured,… Read moreTower of Clothes
My father was a career Army officer. Now, you read that, and you think that we moved every 2-3 years, with the result that I feel constantly displaced. Entirely wrong. For starters, we moved every 5-7 years. And my parents… Read moreMaking a Home
Deciding to take Friday off for cleaning and organizing has already made me feel better. Now that I know when I’m going to do this work, I don’t have to keep stressing over the fact that I haven’t done it…. Read moreSavoring the Moment
I’m a very organized person. You might not think so if you looked at my desk–or my house–because I’m bad at filing. Here’s the thing: I know I’m a terrible housekeeper. I really would rather just sit there. Well, really,… Read moreFiling is My Nemesis
It’s always nice to be recognized. And I don’t mean “you look kind of familiar–do I know you from the elevator?” Which just backfired on me last week. I mean the “Bravo! Great job!” kind. This week, another blogger, Puns… Read moreIt’s an Honor Just to Be Nominated
When? Later than we’d like. How? Much, much harder than we’d like. This little girl does not like to sleep. Also, she’s started to climb, and she’s very strong. Recently, we’ve spotted her grabbing the top rail of her crib… Read moreBedtime for Baguette