Archive for February, 2009
Because of Winn Dixie – an easy, fun read
Of all the kids novels we’ve read, Because of Winn Dixie is my daughter’s favorite. The kids got the movie for Christmas, and watched it before I realized it was a book too. I’m usually a purist – have to read the book first!! But the horse was out of the barn on this one, [...]
Tapas Menu
Here is the final menu for the party we had on Saturday. We had 12 adults and 4 kids.
Fruit and Cheese Platter
Salmon Dip
Lobster Dip
Assorted Olives
Tomato Relish
Babaganoush
Braised Chorizo
Green Salad
Roasted Shrimp with Poblanos
Grilled Whole Pompano
Strawberry, Pear and Star Anise Soup
OurFirstMarriage #119: Selling Babies
Pat puts out a call to all our listeners. We’re working to improve the podcast and need your help. Breastfeeding and pumping at work? Is it really a perk? What’s the deal with selling babies and why does the conversation keep turning to organs? Is two years old young enough not to remember things? Nope. [...]
Tale of Despereaux – another mouse story?!
Tale of Desperaux (by Kate DiCamillo) has gotten fantastic reviews, and when I heard the movie was coming out, I decided I should read it to my 7 yr old daughter and 5 yr old son before we saw the movie. We read it aloud, and for me, it didn’t live up to the hype. [...]
OFM #118: Wearing Valentina
Sinus infections are worse than delivering a baby, but you can get a clean house out of it. Nose colonics. Valentine’s Day at school pretty much sucks. Sending sick kids to school. Abigail’s singing career is taking off. Too bad it already needs a Parental Advisory sticker. Salma Hayek’s recent breastfeeding has gotten a lot [...]
Stuart Little – awesome little man!
This was the first novel I read aloud with my kids – when they were 4 and 6 yrs old. My 4-yr old son really loved it, and has already made me read it again to him. The chapters are very independent of one another, so it is very easy to read one or two [...]
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