Okay, correction. Look what I put in the laundry basket. He wanted to get in! After squatting on the bottom of the hamper, he got settled with one of his favorite books. Just another moment to be cherished in Toddlerville. Read more…
June 2011 archive
Coloring with big boy crayons
You say “Mongol” and I say “#2!” Mongol pencil #2 is my all-time favorite writing instrument. The crisp sound of a freshly sharpened #2 on paper is blissfully cathartic. That and the brand carries a lot of nostalgia for me. Every time I see the yellow-orange pencils I’m reminded of the days when my family […] Read more…
Happy snacks: Triangle-shaped popcorn and nutty nuggets
Are you a popcorn lover? If yes, keep reading. If no, keep reading as this may convert you. I’m a big popcorn fan and really enjoyed this snack: triangle-shaped popcorn! Well, they’re popcorn chips in triangle form. Cool huh? These popped corn chips from Popcorners are so delicious! First bite, you immediately taste the popcorn. […] Read more…
The Baby Blanket from Bulgaria
Beautiful memories can make any object more valuable than it actually is. Baby things are so much like that. I can’t throw Timmy’s first pair of shoes away. I’m still holding on to his onesies from his first year. Then there’s one very special item I know I’ll keep even when he’s outgrown it — […] Read more…