I'm not a super crafty mom. I know. You're shocked. But the other night when I was decorating our Christmas tree (we wait until very late in the season in order to minimize the window for destruction of said tree by our boys) I realized that over the years I have amassed … [Read more...]
Last Minute Gift Guide: Books
For the LEGO enthusiast(s) in your house Now that you are a parent, your love of LEGO has been rekindled. You watch your kids play with the little plastic bricks, you marvel at their creations, you curse them each time you step on one with bare feet. When you were a kid, you … [Read more...]
I Love a Parade
Last weekend, sort of on a whim, we gathered the boys into the car and drove through teeth-grinding Los Angeles traffic down to the marina where we keep our boat. There was a parade. People decorate their boats with holiday lights and lots of other things and motor them in a … [Read more...]
Some Sweetness in a Time of Sadness
At this time of year I am usually running around like a crazy person collecting diapers and telling everyone I know and everyone THEY know about how I'm collecting diapers for homeless shelters and other services in Los Angeles through Help a Mother Out. And here I am, still … [Read more...]