Monthly Archives: December 2008

So some years, we bake tons of really pretty cookies and give them out to people, generally in lieu of cards. The token gift people. This year I thought we’d go back to that, and then suffered multiple derailments… Carl’s … Continue reading →

This is how you work from home with a preschooler who’s not really that sick. Lots and lots of Playdough. And a bath. And you let him use nail clippers to clip apart an eraser. But then, if you are … Continue reading →

Noah gets diarrhea, again. Not only am I concerned about Noah, poor guy — I think we might need to do samples/cultures or whatever — but I am SO getting at risk for being perceived as uncommitted. Although I am … Continue reading →

Yikes! Quick update: – I fell somewhat prey to the stomach flu of doom, and got so behind at work it was insane. Am still digging out. – Noah’s first recital was worth a post of its own. But wow. … Continue reading →

Noah is recovering ok still, so we did in fact make it to my office holiday party at Medieval Times. Nothing really makes me happier than to hear “those knights have swords like yours mummy!” (Yes I have a sword … Continue reading →

Tonight’s task: complete Xmas newsletter. Why do I write one of these things? I dunno, it’s complicated. And I have a love-hate relationship with them. But this year I think I found a good opener. (This is, honestly, going out.) … Continue reading →

This week went from difficult to surreal in many ways. There are many, many mentions of poop in the first bit of this post so if you are not a parent and/or Do Not Want To Know, I have helpfully … Continue reading →