Is Halloween over yet? It’s only Friday afternoon, and we already have two parties under our wings, with two more to go. Hey, at least we’re getting mileage out of our costume, right? And it IS a cute costume: Thank goodness for 40 percent off sales at the Disney Store. E. started telling us in…
Archives for October 2010
Wordless Wednesday: Hugs for Beast
At long last, my daughter finally got up close and personal with her beloved Beast last weekend. It was tough to get her to let go of him …
‘Tis the Season to Pick Out Cards
Who else is already thinking about holiday cards? Around this time of year, I frantically start posing my family as we’re out and about, trying to capture the perfect family portrait. We’re still looking for this year’s shot. I thought I had one from the beach this summer, but I’ve since decided that I think…
Everyone Loves a Parade
My daughter is slightly obsessed with parades lately. Sorry — harades. Not quite sure why she’s decided to swap the p for an h, but who am I to argue with a 2-year-old who knows everything? She’s a lucky girl. She’s been to parades at Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios dozens of times,…
Hair!
When E. was a wee baby, I tried desperately to get her to take a pacifier, to be swaddled and to take a bottle. But her stubborn streak showed itself from Day 1. Every time we tried to swaddle her, she fought and kicked until she was free: The bottle was the biggest battle. My…