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“Well, I was pretending to be a bird…”
It’s never good when you get a text at work from your husband with the word “fracture” in it, and the immediate phone conversation with your child starts with, “well, I was pretending to be a bird…”....
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Her, She, and Siri
Overheard a conversation between Plumster and my phone. Plum: Siri, can you be my friend? Phone: We have been friends since Day 1. Plum: Awww…. that’s so nice. So we are friends? Phone: Your wish is...
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Can I Talk To Daddy?
Monkey King’s been having conference calls at night recently. Conversation that took place following Plum’s bath tonight: Plum: Is Daddy on the phone with India? Me: No Plum: Is Daddy on the phone...
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Top 5 Questions To Ask Before Spending The Night…At A Museum
Have you ever seen one of those “Overnight Adventure in the Museum” advertisement, and thought to yourself, “Hummm… that looks like fun. I wonder if we will have fun doing that as a family?” Well,...
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When I Grow Up I Want to be the President, a Girl President
Conversation during breakfast: Plum: When I grow up, I want to be the President of the United States. Me: Whoa, really? Wow, that’s great. Why? Neither Monkey King nor I are politically active. We...
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The One Question To Ask Before Camping Out In the Backyard
From our maiden voyage to the realm of camping, you already learned my top 5 questions to ask yourself before spending the night at a museum. Well, at our highly anticipated sophomore camp out, we...
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Breasts and Tests
Conversation during breakfast this morning: Me: Plum, Daddy will be taking you to school this morning because I have to go get something done. Plum, intrigued: What are you getting done? Me: I’m...
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The Rain in LA Falls…Seldomly
Los Angeles finally enjoyed a rare episode of rain last night. Around 9pm, as Plumster was snuggling down for the night, we heard: “da–da–da–“. Plum: Mommy, what’s that sound? Me, listening intently,...
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EATS: Rainy Night Mexican Hot Chocolate
It’s raining in Los Angeles! With the rain drops falling softly outdoors and the headlights of cars swishing by, I whipped up this hot concoction for a cozy night. Here is the recipe: EATS: Rainy...
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Techno Party, With Kids
What a fun event! The brain child of three DJ friends: Rob Garza of Thievery Corporation, Philipp Jung of M.A.N.D.Y. and Get Physical Music, and John Wander of Roam Music, U.R. Art is a fun day time...
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Sunday afternoons are best spent with good friends…
…and yummy treats! EATS: Afternoon Tea Sandwiches Makes 4 serving Ingredients: 8 oz mascarpone cheese 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1 1/2Tbs fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 1/2 Tbs fresh dill 1 1/2 tsp fresh...
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She Wants to Bring Me Food
Plum is at a summer camp where they provide lunch. This morning Plum asked for an empty container. She said that the camp gave them yummy lunches: orange chicken with jasmine rice and a big salad,...
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Birthday Pictures: Mini Celebration
My all-time favorite author, Haruki Murakami, has an anthology called “Birthday Stories“. I am re-reading it right now. This inspired me to start a post series called “Birthday Pictures”, where I...
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Heroes During Bedtime
10pm, Plum is still awake, happily chatting, while I desperately wish that she would just fall asleep. Me: Good night, Plum. Plum: Mommy when I grow up I want to make a mark in this world. Me: I see....
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Bedtime: Part Deux
You know how in the movies, where parents would kiss their child good night, turn off the light, and walk out of the room peacefully undisturbed? Well, that scene never happens in my house. Bedtime...
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Here’s Something for Santa… and His Reindeers
Happy holidays, everyone! May you celebrate this holiday season with those you love and cherish. And above all, ENJOY it whenever and however you can!
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Mother’s Day Should Be On a Monday
The day after Mother’s Day is laden with chores that should have been done on Sundays. You know, the grocery shoppings, house cleaning, weeks-worth of lunch prepping, bascially the various errands...
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Halloween Veggie Delight: Jack-O’-Peppers!
EATS: Halloween Veggie Delight Makes 2 servings Ingredients: 2 orange bell peppers lettuce blueberries carrot sticks dangling fresh herbs: thyme or parsley work well Instead of carving our...
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Recent Conversation with My Nine-Year-Old
On Black Friday: Me, as I stepped in the door after work: Hurry, let’s get to the store before they close today. They are having a 25% off Black Friday sale! Plum, reading her book without looking...
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Make Tiger Mom Weep
On our six-hour car ride to Mammoth, I busied myself searching for fun songs that we could all enjoy on the radio. Plum; no not that one. Me: how about this one. Plum: how about you don’t play any...
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