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Community Bookcase
I think this is a rather splendid idea that is already taking place in several cities around the world. No memberships, no late fees – you simply take which items you like and go on your merry way. The only thing the bookcase asks of you is you add a few items of your own…
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Month 11
Egads – we’re in month 11. Although why do I countdown to your first birthday? Are you miraculously going to become some independent person on this day? Is your first birthday the true indicator that I passed the test of motherhood? Does the fact that you survived a full year mean that no other heartaches…
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Framed Objects
I love love love these. I’ve been on a hunt for all things interesting and pretty for our many walls and I think I could find a lovely home for these darlings. The price tag is a little steep but for originality . . . . I know, I’m trying to justify the price. All…
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Daily soundtrack
Every now and then, you come across a song you just can’t get enough of. You have to hear it constantly and each time you’re just like “oh yes – this is my shit.” You listen to it over and over and suddenly you realize you’ve been listening to the same song for 4 hours…
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The Art of Putting a Child to Sleep
There are many many things I have learned since becoming a parent and one of the most important items is how to put a child to sleep. It sounds easy in itself and typically the routine needs to be changed every couple months but I’m confident in saying I’m pretty good at it right now. …
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Month 10
Today while out and about running errands, I witnessed a mother pushing a shopping cart with a hysterical child sitting in the front. Not an unusual event by any means. The child was obviously having a temper tantrum – tossing her arms, kicking her feet, screaming “NO NO NO!” The mother, obviously frustrated, grabs her…
