The very first word I ever said, my mother tells me, was NO! And why not? Toddlers are primed for this. Observe Bitsy, perfecting the art: the steely gaze, the pursed lip, the sheer determination in those eyes. There's a "No" building...go ahead, just ask her anything. Anything reasonable. I wish my toddler self could … Continue reading Binge on a Budget: Saying “No”
Happy 5th of July, folks! It's not just for hangovers anymore. Today's the today when we American moms clean the paper streamers and party popper pieces from our yards, pick up the spent sparklers, toss the empty cans in the recycling, and inform our children that yes they WILL eat potato salad for dinner. It's … Continue reading Binge on a Budget
This means, of course, zucchini muffins. Did you know serious gardeners have a whole category of jokes about what to do with excess zucchini? No, really, I heard this once from a neighbor of mine who definitely counts as a serious gardener. Obviously many obnoxious middle schoolers could produce at least one good zucchini joke-- … Continue reading Muffins on Monday: Summer Surplus
