Wednesday, August 31, 2011
On relationships
Emerson sleeps with me every night, and I really enjoy it. I like reading with her each evening. I like our quiet conversations, her sleepy smile, the way she insists on snuggling every morning before we get up. But while I was lying in bed the other...
Monday, August 29, 2011
A dirty joke
Emmie: "Mama, der's dirtiness in da tub."
Me: "What? How? I just scrubbed it."
Emmie: "I don' know. Where do it come from?"
Me: "Probably from your butt."
Emmie: "No, iss not from my butt."
Me: "Could be."
Emmie: "Could be, but isss not. I diddin'...
Monday, August 15, 2011
The candyman can't
Once upon a time there was a brave M&M warrior.
He came out of the bag, helmet in place, ready for battle.
Rawr! He lost. The end.
Photos courtesy of Allison Brown.
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Friday, August 12, 2011
Atlanta in a weekend
Oh, you just read that headline and thought "No way. You can't do Atlanta in a single weekend." And you'd be right. But you can do five major tourist attractions in two days with children - although it will be a whirlwind. This plan is specifically...
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
He'll thank me... when I leave
Me: OMG, DO YOU KNOW WHAT I JUST REALIZED? I MEAN, BESIDES THAT I CAN'T TURN OFF THE CAPS LOCK ON THIS STUPID PHONE?
Amber: No, what?
Me: My imaginary boyfriend can now be gifted with the experience of dating me! I am so happy for him!
Amber: LOL!...
Monday, August 08, 2011
Axiom of choice
"Mama, can I play wif da peeyooter?" Emmie asks.
"Sure, but then I get the T.V.," I compromise. She looks shocked, and crunches up her face trying to decide.
"Oooh, Sophie's choice," I laugh, and she frowns harder.
"But my name's not Sophie!" she...
Friday, August 05, 2011
Summer ceviche recipe
Look yummy? Oh, good, I'll let the person who made this ceviche and took
this photo know that you like it. I forgot to take a photo so I totally stole this image.
Ceviche is a traditional Latin American dish that comes in many, many forms. It is thought...
Monday, August 01, 2011
Conversations
Me: You want to do dinner tonight? I miss you! I will bring to you. I have a big container of ceviche all ready - it's been marinating all night.
Mary Anne: Sold! You could seriously bring a peanut butter sandwich and I would think you were Wolfgang...
