Morning Play
Our mornings look a little like this. And this. Bedhead. Striped jammies. Hazelnut coffee. Gosh, I love this life. Read more
Week in Photos
The boy is keeping momma very busy these days. He tries to climb onto everything. He’s quite the acrobat. He often eats more than I do for lunch. He’s busy. And he makes me laugh all the time. When did he become such a little man? And how is it possible that I’m already planning his first birthday? Read more
The Culinary Kid: Smoothies
Sam loves fruits and veggies. Apples, pears, plums, bananas, cherries, grapes, blueberries, mango, watermelon. Broccoli, squash, sweet potatoes, corn, tomatoes, spinach, eggplant. (Though he recently developed a dislike for cucumbers. I don’t know what that is all about.) We’ve never had to “hide” nutritious ingredients in his meals. But if your kiddo pushes the green stuff to the back of... Read more
Favorite Toys at Ten Months
Believe it or not, Sam does actually enjoy playing with things other than plastic straws, Tupperware lids, and paper towel rolls. Here’s a roundup of some of our current favorite toys. 1. Lil’ Zoomers Spinnin’ Sounds Speedway: Sam got this as a gift from his Nana and Poppy when he was just six months old. But now that he can... Read more
Peach Pie
When I was nine years old, I spent an afternoon with my Aunt Jane learning to bake pies. I was rewarded with bites of warm apples and buttery crust, as well as a badge for my Girl Scouts sash. I haven’t baked a pie since. Until last week. I had a bag of ripe white peaches on the counter and... Read more
Weekend in Photos
We’ve had visitors for the past ten days. My parents and sister, followed by my aunt and cousin, then Nick’s sister, aunt, uncle, and grandmother. Whew. That’s a lot of sheets and towels and dinner plates and wine glasses. As much fun as it was to entertain our families, it sure is nice to have a quiet house tonight. I... Read more
Cocoa Pumpernickel Waffles with Cherries
Saturday mornings are for multiple cups of coffee and leisurely breakfasts: fluffy pancakes or a frittata, or — most often — a batch of waffles. During the fall, we prefer our waffles with pumpkin puree, pecans, and a variety of aromatic spices. And during the summer, they’re topped simply with local berries, maple syrup, and a shake of powdered sugar.... Read more
Kindermusik
Sam has been a fan of music since he was an itty bitty babe. We sway and rock to Joshua Radin, Alexi Murdoch, and Adele. We dance around the kitchen to A Hop, Skip, and A Jump and Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed. We may even sing along to Call Me Maybe. And so when I discovered a... Read more
Chipotle-Mango BBQ Chicken Salad
This salad combines some of our favorite things about summer: crisp mixed greens, sweet corn, juicy tomatoes from the garden, and homemade BBQ sauce. The sauce includes mangoes, apples, brown sugar, paprika, a chipotle pepper, ketchup, lemon juice, and a few other likely suspects. After it simmers on the stovetop and takes a spin in the blender, it becomes a... Read more
Weekend in Photos
Bangers ‘n’ mash. British ales. Opening ceremonies. Cheers! Festive baked sour cream doughnuts. Hardwood floors. French doors. Floral wreath. Hugs for Nana and kisses for Auntie. New tunnel! Cocoa pumpernickel waffles with cherries. Riding on Mommy’s shoulders. Yay! Homemade funfetti cupcakes for our neighbors. Dining al fresco. And two more months to fall in love with frosting. Read more