Mission Accomplished

Yesterday was November 14th… exactly two weeks since Operation: Bye Bye Nigh-Nigh began, as well as Jake’s 20th birthday.  The deadline.  D-Day.  Who can believe I’m old enough to have a child who’s 20?!  I know, I know… how do I look so young? Under most circumstances, secret missions such…

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A Case of Torture

There’s some well-known reference to watching the Giants play baseball being akin to “torture.”  Apparently they can be inconsistent, letting the other team start to make a comeback before finishing them off.  Over the last three weeks we’ve had our fair share of torture.  Below, the evidence: Exhibit A: James…

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Fear The Beard

Last night, more than 56 years since the last time they’ve won, the San Francisco Giants beat the Texas Rangers to take home the World Series title. For two weeks, anytime Jake sees a TV, he points and says baseball, baseball!  All sports have turned into baseball. And of course,…

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Operation: Bye Bye Nigh-Nigh

It is November 1st.  Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to eliminate the nigh-nigh, completely. (As I’ve previously written, Jake has developed a serious affinity for his nigh-nigh (aka, pacifier).  Lately, he overpronouces the “t”… someone at school has corrected him, “nigh-nighT!”) Your first strategy, before implementating “Operation:…

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Mani Bedi

They say with the downturn in the economy, the new trend is moonlighting.  And of course, I am no exception to the treacheries of the worst recession since the great depression.  Just call me Maddie. I’ve been moonlighting since July.  As a manicurist.  Though I prefer unlicensed nail technician. I…

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