YoWa = YogurtCone = CornMonnie = MommieUma = EemahElmo = ElmoWa Wash = Wash WashKancy = QuincyJuno = JunoPees = PleaseBah! = BallMana = Bananahuwo = HelloCwako? = CrackerAppo-Basch = ApplesauceStowa = StrollerDaka-Dese = Mac and CheeseThis is just a sample, but she does have a few words that are actual words - mostly the … Continue reading A lesson in "Toddler-ese"

Welcome to the world, Beckett Ace! And Mazal Tov to Bri and Wes.Malka can't wait to teach you how to terrorize the furry beasties that you co-habitate with.Much love and rest to you all.

Welcome to the world, Beckett Ace! And Mazal Tov to Bri and Wes.Malka can't wait to teach you how to terrorize the furry beasties that you co-habitate with.Much love and rest to you all.

So yesterday, Malka and I were walking down 125th street, going into each and every possible store that MIGHT carry swim shoes for Malka, as she starts swim lessons tomorrow. Sadly, all stores have switched to "fall" merchandise. Ah well. I tried.On our way home, simply walking down the street, someone called out to me: … Continue reading The worst one yet…

So yesterday, Malka and I were walking down 125th street, going into each and every possible store that MIGHT carry swim shoes for Malka, as she starts swim lessons tomorrow. Sadly, all stores have switched to "fall" merchandise. Ah well. I tried.On our way home, simply walking down the street, someone called out to me: … Continue reading The worst one yet…

Potter. Harry. Hallows.You may discuss.I LOVED it. Cheesoid epilogue and all. I just thought the "here's Harry and Hermione in the forest" sections dragged a bit.I totally lost it at "Albus Severus." Tears a plenty from there on out, ayup.I have to re-read the entire series again, for sure, as I read Hallows SO dang … Continue reading Since it’s AFTER August 8th…

Potter. Harry. Hallows.You may discuss.I LOVED it. Cheesoid epilogue and all. I just thought the "here's Harry and Hermione in the forest" sections dragged a bit.I totally lost it at "Albus Severus." Tears a plenty from there on out, ayup.I have to re-read the entire series again, for sure, as I read Hallows SO dang … Continue reading Since it’s AFTER August 8th…

A Potty Just For Me is now the FIRST book she asks for when she goes to sit on her potty, instead of the last one (after the Roly Poly Ollie Series). I got to about page 5, and I heard it. The sound of Malka using the potty for its original intent! When she … Continue reading Fluke? Or on purpose?

A Potty Just For Me is now the FIRST book she asks for when she goes to sit on her potty, instead of the last one (after the Roly Poly Ollie Series). I got to about page 5, and I heard it. The sound of Malka using the potty for its original intent! When she … Continue reading Fluke? Or on purpose?

Do you think this will be enough to occupy Malka on a cross-country flight?Originally uploaded by shellipsm We plan on whipping out one new toy approx. every 1/2 hour.And the piece de resistance? The animal crackers. SURE to please...