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He’s 18 months old and this is what he says.He hangs off the counter and asks for “cwackers,” tries to pry the fridge open and get access to “stwa-berries” and “cheeeeeez!” He loves “apples” and “passssssta” and “nanas” and “eggs,” … Continue reading →

If you thought that my sparse-as-of-late blogging would skip a full post of Henry as a member of the animal kingdom–think again. When contemplating his Halloween costume, James had many ideas that were instantly rejected because they were, though witty, … Continue reading →

Our weeks have a really good rhythm. I work Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and Tuesday and Thursdays, while I work while Henry naps, I try to be 100% in mom mode in the morning and after he wakes up. I … Continue reading →

Let me break it down for you by the numbers: Our apartment is 980 square feet of narrow space that has a healthy amount of furniture, walls, and other obstructions. We possess 0 feet of unfinished basement or attic space … Continue reading →

Making : This bread for the first time in a long time, because fall days need simple bread. Cooking : This for dinner on a regular basis, because it is easy! Cheap (especially if you use thighs, which I always … Continue reading →

Henry and I are headed to Kentucky this evening. We were supposed to go over the summer, but after sitting in BWI all day, our flight was cancelled and then we sadly drove home. I promptly used the voucher we … Continue reading →

It felt just as hot as the first days of summer, so we did what we’ve been doing all summer long and headed outside. On the last day of summer, we got [the best] iced coffees at Philz, and managed … Continue reading →

“After all,” Anne had said to Marilla once, “I believe the nicest and sweetest days are not those on which anything very splendid or wonderful or exciting happens but just those that bring simple little pleasures, following one another softly, … Continue reading →

After our first beach weekend with a bunch of DC friends and family, the rest of the week was spent with my three best friends from middle and high school. Susannah lives out here in the DC area, and when … Continue reading →

Last year, I spent all summer looking forward to our Labor Day beach weekend. I was thrilled to be finally fulfilling my dream of renting a beach house and filling it with my favorite people. But a hurricane came, and … Continue reading →