On my playlist: I've been listening to the radio lately, and here are a few songs I've noted: "Ho Hey," The Lumineers; "Everybody Talks," Neon Trees; "Little Talks," Of Monsters and Men; and "Starships," Nicki Minaj. That last one is not a typo. I should probably be ashamed of myself, but it's so damn perky. Anything to keep me awake on my morning commute.
On my plate: Grilled sandwiches. Make this one: Sauteed onions and bell peppers, half an avocado, shredded cheese to hold it together. You will want to kiss me.
On my Kindle: "The Paris Wife." I'm halfway through this book and I am a woman obsessed. I've been Googling Hadley and Ernest like I've never heard of them. I need to know more, more, more. I am pulling all my Hemingway books off my shelves. It might be time to do some re-reading (and I don't do that often). The crazy thing is I'm not in love with "The Paris Wife." I feel like Hadley's voice is a little flat. I don't blame Paula McLain; she's writing a fictional account of nonfictional events, which is always going to be tall order. Criticism aside, my interest has been rekindled in The Lost Generation, so the author has done her job.
On my TV: The Olympics. Also, some very bizarre mid-century dramedies on Netflix.
On my wish list: A day ago I might've told you I was on the lookout for some yellow flats. That was before these went on sale at Anthropologie and I snagged them.
On my mind: During Alexa's 18-month checkup, her doctor suggested that she seems ready to start toilet training. I ordered a few potties online and in a few days I will be trying to navigate this very scary thing. We are going to do this leisurely and with no pressure. Advice is welcome and appreciated. Do you have any?
My daughter was potty trained at 18 months. We just kept her naked when we were home and had potties everywhere. If she peed she got 1 m&m BM got 2 (it was encouraged she share one with her sister)
ReplyDeletePlaylist: excellent choices. May I suggest Sixteen Saltines from Jack White?
ReplyDeletePlate: I just started my switch to vegetarianism this week and that sandwich sounds FABULOUS!
Kindle/Nook: (I have a Nook) I'm still stuck on SoG, but have really lost interest. I need to review your recommended reads.
TV: Love the Olympics, but they suck the life out of me (only because we stay up so late watching them)!
List: ugh! they don't have my size!! So jealous
Mind: I have ab-so-lute-ly no advice. Due to 1) boys, 2) daycare provider was AWESOME, & 3) my aging memory. Good luck with your adventures in potty training!
Oooh! I love Jack White's new album (one of the few newish music things I can actually say I've heard!). It took a few listens to get used to, then I really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteI really am scared about this whole potty training business because, let's face it, I don't do well with messes.
Good idea. I'm sure Alexa would do nearly anything for a treat.
ReplyDeletePositive reinforcement for potty training works well. My tiny gets to choose a treat- bubbles, Yo Gabba Gabba trading cards, a piece of candy, etc. Just don't get discouraged if she does really well and then loses interest- apparently it's common (I know it happened to me!)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the advice! I will have to remember to be patient.
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