Babby Talk #76
When we hear December, we can only think of December To Remember Sales Event, and nothing else.
Important life update: my daughter’s first Middle School Dance happened. According to the intel, it was the chaotic fever dream we all remember. Girls performing tightly rehearsed choreography on one side; boys on the other, throwing glow sticks.
What really got me, though, was this small reminder she’s not quite done being a kid: she volunteered her own dad to be the official dance photographer. A very generous move, letting your parents be anywhere near a middle school dance… which she only slightly regretted when he showed up for duty in an all black-turtleneck ensemble that he had purchased specifically for the occasion. My conclusion is that being young and interacting with others socially starts out awkward and just stays that way forever. -Court
10 things at least somewhat related to life with kids:
Watch: Perhaps you have wondered why all the receiving blankets for babies at hospitals are exactly the same blue and pink stripe thing and not even particularly soft. Mystery solved y’all.
Wear: Get a cute kid-sized hat and support your fellow mothers-who-are-artists while you’re at it.
Listen: Listen to Cathy Camper reading her book “Ten Ways to Hear Snow” via Julie’s Library. Only cozy winter things, please. Only Julie Andrews-related things, please.
BOMI Alna Necklace Style: A festive little choker to add some flair to your holiday ensembles or your plain white crew tee.
Gift: With great power comes great responsibility: a life-changing sticker printer for custom-made stickers whenever you like!
Make: Some superlative crispy, salty latkes (with schmaltz, so sue us!!).
Shop: An eyeshadow stick you can try out on your holiday party circuit.
The Philharmonic Gets Dressed by Karla Kuskin Read: What makes a good read-aloud book? And what makes The Philharmonic Gets Dressed a particularly good example via MOONBOW.
Do: Combat dark days by making these sweet and classy DIY ice lanterns.
Shop: A berry sweet pair of tights 🍓
Something we will never ever tire of seeing and appreciating:
🌈 Fact check! Something a child told us this week: Goblin sharks have “slingshot” jaws that extend really quickly to catch prey
What paid subscribers are getting this week? A new-to-you seasoning, DIY holiday ornaments, a menorah to remember, and more.
