The apple does not fall far from the tree, as Wito has developed quite an interest in two things, planning and writing. He journals all the livelong day – furiously scribbling while biting the whole of his bottom lip. In fact, when we have a disagreement, it’s not uncommon for him to run to his [...]
Here are our thoughts on Episode 6 of Downton. (At least the first half. Second half coming soon.) Summary: these people are just a bunch of Judgy McJudgersons, I’m sick of hearing about the estate’s problems, and OMG THE KISS. Only one episode left, peeps. WHAT WILL BECOME OF OUR FRIENDS AND FOES?
Alright, Downton dorks! Kristen and I just filmed our thoughts on Sunday night’s episode, and I can’t stop laughing at this image Kristen made. You see, it seems that after we film each episode recap, it is nearly impossible for Kristen to find a screenshot in which we look like rational human beings. Feelings. We [...]
This is so funny. And so ridiculously true. (You all would be appalled at how much I’ve whined about the weather this week. I even caught myself saying, “I just can’t live like this much longer” last night.) ((Make fun all you want, but it’s downright unacceptable beach weather. UNACCEPTABLE.)) (((Good thing it will be [...]
1. Rachel Weisz, you were Old Hollywood perfection last night. Well, at least from the mid-thigh up. Wasn’t really a fan of the bottom of this dress, but I’m boring, so there you go. 2. Mandy Patinkin, you were robbed. ROBBED, I SAY! You deserved that award, sir. (I also enjoy your beard.) 3. Whoah! [...]
1. Quiet the noise – I’m hoping to turn the online volume way down this year. Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, Google Reader…it’s just way too easy to get caught up in what everyone else is doing and wearing and eating and making. (Not that I think those things aren’t worthy….it’s just that I spend way [...]
I recently found Wito’s school photo retakes in his backpack. Sparkling eyes, a huge toothless grin…it’s very difficult to look at them right now. I think of the Sandy Hook victims’ school photos…how many of those sweet children were missing some of their baby teeth too? Did they smile shyly or with boisterous accord? I [...]
Thursday, December 6th 5:30 a.m. – Wake up. Still on East Coast time. Shower off the previous day’s airplane muck since I was too exhausted when I arrived home late. 5:45 a.m. – Chat with D for 5 minutes before he leaves for the new house to meet the contractor. He confirms that indeed the [...]
Hello! How was your extended holiday weekend? Mine was filled with packing and a spewing child. Sounds like an incredibly awesome weekend, right? (Although, can we talk about Wita’s term for vomiting? CHIN SPILLING. I ask you…does it get any cuter than that? “Mama, my chin keeps spilling.” Stop it.) When I wasn’t mopping up [...]
November 6th is going to be a great day for two reasons. #1 – it’s my birthday (38! PARTAAAYYY, you know, if by “partying,” you mean staying up late to watch the poll results), and #2 – Americans will have the chance to vote for the next president. Now, I have very strong beliefs [...]
1. Above are two favorite pins from last week. One made me nod and one made me laugh, but truer words were never spoken. (Although, I just finished writing a post for Women & Co in an attempt to disprove #2. We’ll see.) 2. Things are really looking good at the house. I have a [...]
I had this forever long, trivial “10 Things” post set to publish, but that’s just not where my mind is today. I am so sad and sickened and in shock over what happened in New York yesterday. It’s my absolute worst fear. So many of us rely on caregivers to watch over our little ones [...]
Hello! Guess what time I woke up today? 4:30am! So awesome, right? *death stare* I woke up to little Wita crying and moaning. She didn’t feel warm, so we got up and took a little bath while the rest of the west coast slept. I guess you could say I was feeling a bit tired, [...]
Hello! I disappeared there for second, didn’t I? It’s just that I’ve been, you know, doing stuff. All in a tremendous effort to stop thinking about the new house (yay!) and escrow (stressful!) and renovations (new kitchen!) and new schools (hope it works out!) and letting the nanny go (oh my goodness, I don’t want [...]
1. I miss the Olympics. It’s ridiculous, actually, because my experience with the Olympics had to be the worst in the world…being on the West Coast with the tape delay, it was like the entire entirety of the universe knew what happened before I did. Couple that with getting behind on our DVR (because who [...]
