The mouse

I have finally recovered enough to tell the story. It’s a short story, really, but one that has changed my life. Four weeks ago tonight, Daniel and I had just finished watching a riveting episode of Mad Men when I got up to start my bathroom routine. I walked in to the bathroom, flipped the [...]

And we’re back.

Halloween: my least favorite “holiday”. Last year, I was in a children’s clothing shop the day before Halloween, and they had all their Halloween items 50% off. So I bought Addie a pair of pink pajamas with a glow-in-the-dark skeleton printed on them. She was adorable in them, and due to an allergic reaction that [...]

Agenda

My mom and Katie are coming for a visit TONIGHT! This is the first time two of my family members have come twice in the same year! The weather will be in the low 60s which seems perfect for strolling, having an iced tea on the roof, fighting the crowds in such wonderful locations as [...]

I either have a problem, or I’m just very on-trend. I love black and white; I love horizontal stripes. Obviously.                  

Chili

I have been sick this whole week, and due to the combination of having no voice, my dear friend and babysitter having the flu, Addie starting to show signs of a cold coming on, I am enjoying an unexpected afternoon off. As long as my gravel-y voice doesn’t scare anyone off, we are hosting our [...]

Sappy Mama Post

Addie is growing and changing so much every day, it’s just heart-wrenching. One day, she’s laying down on the changing table flailing her arms and kicking her feet with glee while I change her diaper, and almost the next day, she’s running to the bathroom to go potty like a big girl. And she flushes [...]