My Right Brain

Robyn O'Brien - Patriotism on a Plate

Patriotism on a Plate was sent to me by my mom because like her, she knows I care about food, and the health of my family.  If you are moved by this piece and want to become more informed, I highly suggest you watch Food Inc, because it's so so so so sooooo eye opening.

Disclaimer: Unlike most of the videos I post on this platform, Patriotism on a Plate is one that I URGE you to watch.  It's not cute or crafty -  it's just really important.  So do yourself a favor and spend 15 minutes informing yourself about the ways in which we all need to create the change in the health of our families, our food system, and in the health of our country.

The Travel Bug

HML and I are off to visit Nana and Zadie for a few days (giving KL some well deserved Dad time off).  I wonder what % of the weekend he will NOT spend on the couch - ahhhh, how fun!  We sure are going to miss those shoulders!  I plan to document our trip mostly on Instagram and Twitter, so follow me there for some extra special fun (warning: my feed is 98% baby).  Ps. Wish me luck flying solo :).

Spoonflower

Um, this is awesome. 

Did you know you can design and print your own fabric?  Thanks to Spoonflower, it's not only available, but affordable (and with no minimum order).  The possibilities are endless (a perfect DIY project for kids) and my mind is seriously racing.  Now, if only I could sew :)

Via Swiss Miss

Dana Tanamachi

If you have ever tried to work with chalk you will understand why this (pathetically) took me four hours (and maybe five if I'm being honest) to complete - sigh.  So, without further adieu please put your hand together for Dana Tanamachi, who on the daily puts us all to shame with her mad MAD chalk skills.

10 Months

HML is ten months old today (YAY) and over the last few weeks we have seen major changes:

• OPINIONATED: Like never before, HML has a clear sense of what she wants.  Her grunts and endless pointing/reaching have become deliberate and focused.  She never wants just anything and if you give her the wrong item (gasp) she throws it on the floor like it's chopped liver...DADDY, I WANT AN OOMPA LOOMPA NOW!
• TEETH: HML is our own little vampire.  Her two bottom teeth and top right and left have broken through - but her top two in the center are late to the party.  It makes chewing a little difficult, but once those top center teeth make an appearance we are gonna have a major food party (once we stop sucking your blood).
• STANDING: She has taken small little steps (and then face planted) but walking seems like a long way away.  HML is still however an expert in balancing, and just this morning wobbled unassisted for about 45 seconds. 
• SLEEPING: Thankfully, we are doing great is this department (knock on wood).  Yes she is still a little fussy at times, but on the whole we are (all) sleeping through the night (11.5 hours is her usual) and napping has become less of a fight.
• INDEPENDENT:  Because we have someone to look after HML while KL and I work during the day, it's rare that HML is on her own.  For a few months we had been encouraging independent play and just recently it seems to have stuck.  We can now sit on the ground with her and she almost ignores us for her bottomless basket of toys.
• HAIR: She's still pretty much bald (in this department there is very little change) and as a result is often mistaken for a boy (I don't really care, but ALWAYS correct people - so maybe I care a little :).  Her color seems to be getting lighter and lighter (in her eye brows too) and who knows when it will stop.

Teeny-Weeny Wednesday is being celebrated on Thursday in honor of 10 months!