five little things that made my week.
1. this blanket.
{and picnics.}
2. these books. 
{because it’s so nice to be reunited.}
3. this fan. 
{for working overtime.}
4. this scene.
{because you never know what’s gonna amuse.}
5. these cherries.
{and eating them one half at a time. (parent, pit remover).}
other things:
what to say when the police tell you to stop filming.
be still my router-hating heart.
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Oh, I just love that blanket! Could you tell me where I could find it?
I got it a million years ago in college!
…your baby is playing with a knife??
Totally. She’s two and it’s a butter knife.
A two year old could seriously hurt themselves with a butter knife. Please don’t treat your readers with that attitude.
Hey Jessica: My child was playing with a butter knife. Under adult supervision. And safely. I’m not sure what else I can say.
I really don’t see the issue. I have videos of myself using normal cuttlery at the dinner table at 18 months & though children that age might not be able to get butter on bread without also getting it everywhere else, they can definitely understand how butter knifes work and how they should not be used – as long as you take the time to show them.
Agreed!
For what it’s worth, that picture could easily have been taken at my house–kitchen “toys” of all sorts are a favorite around here, and my three year old has graduated to being genuinely helpful and enthusiastic in the kitchen (with supervision, naturally). It’s a beautiful thing.
Thanks! Three cheers for tiny helpers!
Erin, the photo of your kiddo with a butter knife made me smile, and reminded me of the Molly Wizenberg post I think you linked to a while back on “Cooking with a Young Child”: http://orangette.net/2016/02/9390/
Three cheers for kiddos with butter knives.
Thanks, SLG!
That Atlantic article is fascinating and sad. Only 6% of people are majoring in humanities? Breaks my little French-major heart. (And my French-speaking did help me get my first job, which eventually led me to where I am today, which is a Good Place.)
I’m a parent pit remover too! hahahaha
Lovely objects! Love the blanket and books 🙂
I miss Brooklyn in the summer! Aspen has its perks, but there’s something so raw and beautiful about Brooklyn in July. Wish I could visit. Love that you’re home and I can live vicariously through you, though :).
I see you have the book Apple Cake, I love that one! My daughter and I have made the recipe in the back numerous times. Another great food-centric one for when Faye gets a little older is What A Fine Dessert.
We love it! Have yet to make the cake!
I always love these posts! Pit remover too. The past two weeks I’ve been cutting each side off the cherry and eating the middle!!! We always enjoy your book selections too. Just rechecked out Last Stop on Market Street and Sidewalk Flowers. My son is also into butter knives as well (I think Faye is a month older than him). Introducing cutting bananas with him this week for snacks.
Such wonderful links this week….all needed. Thanks!
Great links. Completely agree with the myth of the catty woman. I love that you are political!
Ha! I’m the opposite. I get sad when blogs get political. They are my peaceful places away from all the commentary of the world dysfunction. Give me some respite from all that is out there!
Ah—some stuff I can’t just sweet under the proverbial rug. Hopeful there’s still plenty of respites in this place.
wanted to share another beautiful blog site that reminds me of yours. calm, clean and easy reading. take a minute and visit her site.
homesongblog.com
have been!
I’m glad someone else is considered the parent cherry pitter too!
Thanks for the LGBT children’s books link. My wife and I have a 14 month old and always on the lookout for books about families like ours.
I’m really loving the fact that this segment of your blog is peppered with gratitude towards the simplest things.
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