What does a cupcake have to do with group work? Well, a red velvet cupcake combines several surprisingly different elements (cream cheese frosting, fluffy cake, and red food coloring) to make one luscious dessert. Similarly, great group collaboration unites the diverse skills and characteristics of each group member to produce a fabulous project… together! (Ok,… [Read More]
Humor
My Husband Crocheted These Outfits For Our Baby?!
My husband Colin crochets. Swoon! In the months leading up to the birth of our second child, Colin crocheted for hours on end, day upon day, spinning a wee wardrobe in perfect stitches, and letting the thread’s pull ease our growing nervousness about becoming DOUBLE parents. Our sweet and chunky baby is now four months… [Read More]
Cuddling Live Penguins in Dubai?! I Promise This is Real!
“Why aren’t you kissing the penguin?” asked the trainer. “Go on, put your lips on the penguin’s head!” I drew closer, puckering my lips, but hovering a centimeter from the downy feathers. “Are you scared?” asked the trainer. “I’m pregnant!” I replied. “I know pregnant women aren’t supposed to eat raw fish, and smooching a… [Read More]
The First Haircut for Baby: It Really Had to Happen!
Ooh, was I ever in denial that our baby needed a haircut! I loved playing with Devi’s soft mullet curls, and thought his long bangs looked stylish and fashion-forward. “No way our little guy needs a haircut,” I scoffed. “I mean, he’s ONLY fourteen months old!” (Note: Devi is now 22 months old, but I… [Read More]
This Ireland Castle Hotel Made Us Smile and Laugh
I have never stayed anywhere that has as much character as Abbeyglen Castle Hotel in County Galway, Ireland. What a hoot that hotel is! It was a highlight of our Ireland road trip, and its colors and cast of characters would fit perfectly into a Wes Anderson movie. Want an illustration of how well the… [Read More]
A Great Dinner in Mystic, CT, in Yummy, Funny Photos
What was the best part of our first ever visit to Mystic, Connecticut? The dinner you’re about to see. How good was it? Colin and I spent the entire meal arm wrestling with our baby for every last morsel! The restaurant in question is called Harbour House, and is part of the Inn at Mystic:… [Read More]
