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what a difference a day makes

Email Exchange with Mother of French Boy

* You can't see how bad it actually is - two teeth marks and a puple bruise around it.
** Also, what I didn't tell the mother was that we were BOTH pretending to be lions and that I was roaring to him quite ferociously.

Hyewon-

How are you doing? Is the bite still painful?
I want to apologize again for what C did to you.
I am terribly upset he bit you. He told me he was pretending to be a lion...
I am sorry I did not watch him closer.
We had a talk, and I hope he will remember that biting hurts, even if he is playing.
I am truly sorry.

Take care,
B


Hi B,
No worries about the bite! It barely broke the skin and is not painful at all anymore. And actually when I told my husband the story today I couldn't help but laugh. In retrospect it is quite funny - C WAS acting like a lion, I never thought he was being malicious in any way. And when he lunged forward it was almost endearing. I'm laughing thinking of it now.

When I was a child I not only bit people, I spat too... and my mother rarely found out about it. I only know this from stories. C apologized, I thanked him and accepted his apology, so we are on good terms. ;)

Thank you for your email! See you later,
Hyewon

mustachioed mothers and more

Hair cut #2 for E.... new bangs!

Not so much of a mullett anymore

The hat obsession continues.

I don't know how she managed to get this one on.

So the funny part. E often brings me one of her books and points to something on the cover and says what it is. "Bear!" "Ball!" "Blue!" whatever it might be that caught her attention. When she brings this book to me she points to the tallest kid and says, "Daddy!"

THIS one however, is not so funny. When E brought this book to me yesterday day, she pointed to Augustine and said, "Mama!" I said, "Uh, excuse me?" Again, point and "Mama!" Just to be sure I heard correctly I took the book from her and said, "Emmy, who is that?" She smiled and yelled, "Mama!"

Here's a close up of Augustine's pencily mustache and flat pectorial. What does it mean?!

how i found my daughter this morning and other small anxieties

after a quick clean up and camera adjustment

What no mother wants to see out the window.

Uh, what are you doing Emmy?

on the mend

Been very sick with a flu for the last 7 days. I think I am better now. Emmy and Mike definately bonded more, though she was still very clingy to her vacant, absent mother. Felt bad I couldn't pick her up when she needed it. Thankfully though she didn't get sick.

what is?

I know, I know, it's almost like, "roll over spot!" but so cute!

quickie

coffee Mike brought home the other day. He had seen a couple of Mexican fellows buy a cart load and thought he out to try, for solidarity. Not as good as the Semeuse but not bad for a buck fifty.

rocking out to Edgar Meyer. Don't worry Dad, the level was really, really low.

Sorry kiddo, looks like you got Mama's feet! Now are we gonna boil this bear or what?

Cold weather wear.

REALLY cold weather wear.

Looks like it's 9 to 2 in favor of Obama. I have to say I was a bit surprised!

Though I wish I could get so many comments in a week. A-hem.
The new fort!

E's new favorite perch - wood lap desk inside the fort!

Hanging out in the "sailboat"

one word: cupping. Oh my. If anyone wants one of these sets, my mom is in Korea right now and can get a basic kit for about 50 bucks. Better than the Neti pot. Much better than the Neti.

making a music deadline while mom is out

Lastly, thanks to all those (two) folks who have already put in orders for a smock! And remember, references for new business will get you a special and very cool handmade gift as a thank you!
For a sneak preview of things to come, go to houseandbaby.wordpress.com

Smocks for Sale!

I'm going to start selling these dress smocks for little girls and babies. For those of you who remember this one...


I started making a whole new line for E last night with my wonderful new sewing machine. Wool ones for the winter, linen for the spring and fall, cotton for the summer. I'm having fun embellishing them with buttons and pockets and applique and things. They are custom fitted, double-sided and thus reversable. Best yet is that the zipperless/buttonless aspect makes them size adjustable, so dresses this year are darling shirts next year! Spread the word and you'll get a free handmade gift from me. Smocks start at 30 bucks, shipping free anywhere in the world.
Here's a view of the back:

Man Saves Child From Burning Building

Thank you mystery man!

Actually it was a kitchen fire down the hall from us that evacuated a couple hundred people from their warm apts. Some Irish grad student who was "just trying to fry up something to eat." The alarm, i was pleased to note, was not that awful sounding. E had just sat down in her chair but signed "all done" thinking we might leave without her. It was nice to know we were able to get everybody suited for 20 degree weather in about 2 minutes.

an eventful day

heading out (and a peek in our apt building)

heading home, this little bear is ready for a nap.