This month’s book club selection is “Soil” by Camille T. Dungy. I’m only a few chapters in but this notation on the garden layout really speaks to me as a mom.

Getting Little Bits’ bedtime under control has not worked. I went to do a “last check in” tonight. Her door was locked. I rattled the door and she opened it. And she looked up at me and said “MAMAAA, I’m not tired. Go Away.” Then she closed the door and re-locked it. 4 going on 14

I have massive respect for parents who did road trips with little ones before PBS kids apps were available! #PBSkidsforthewin

Watching the opening ceremony with Little Bit, as soon as Cupid comes on: “That’s a BEAUTIFUL FAIRY, She’s so pretty” Sorry Cupid, you’ve been downgraded from Demi-god to fairy.

Little Bit is obsessed with hedgehogs, so @macaronbaker.bsky.social decided to use her new 3D printer to print a hedgehog soap dispenser. Little Bit loves it so much she has declared it her new best friend.

Unsung parenting milestone, “being able to entertain themselves for a hour” even if it’s just watching Bluey. It’s a major help this morning while she has a snow day but both @mithradatesvi.bsky.social and I have to still work from home.

Listening to a classical music card on Little Bit’s music player, thinking this sounds so familiar so I looked it up. Jupiter by Holst. Huh never heard of it. In the “influences” section on Wiki, “has been an influence by bands and for film scores such as those for the Star Wars series” Oh!

Lost one round of filament chicken, but won the second! #3Dprinting #filamentchicken

On Best Song for the Oscar’s, it’s going to be a tough call between Golden and I Lied To You from Sinners. I don’t know if they are judged on just the music, or if they take into consideration the movie and storytelling aspects of it. Because just music Golden has it, full movie Sinners wins.

Why are all the cool crafting class only available to people who aren’t working regular hour jobs? Make your own leather purse at the local quite shop - Tuesday’s 2-6 PM Learn how to weave at the art community in town - Thursdays 9-11 AM I just want to do fun crafts!

As a Mom whose child loves playing “the colors game” in the car, I’m begging more brands to use purple in their signs and logos. Purple is always the hardest! Taco Bell and Planet Fitness aren’t enough.

10 days ago Little Bit had 0 trains. Then we went to the Polar Express and got a small set. Then I found a listing on marketplace for a box of track/terrain Then I unboxed my 3D printer. Now “The Neighborhood” has overtaken our library. I don’t know who’s more excited, me or her.

Very excited about this present from my Mom and Dad! It’s a Hand & Lock embroidery kit. It has everything I need to finish a regency style embroidery pattern, complete with gold passing, rough, and pearl beads.

Owners of vacation stay rental properties, please for the love of god and my sanity, stop only buying aesthetic glass cutting boards. 😖

Little Bit has a new friend at school, and she had been saying for weeks, “I played hornets with M at school today” When asked how to play hornets, she would say she didn’t know. We got more information on hornets, apparently there is a Mama Hornet and a Papa hornet.

Welp, one gift won’t arrive before we exchange presents, but a note is now wrapped under the tree and that brings us to everything ready for Christmas!

Annual cookie decorating party with the family!

Listening to the classic novel “Foundation” today, and in the third section there is Prince Regent Wienis, who is supposed to be a very serious character. But my 2025 brain can only think of this dance from Game Changer

I was explaining the Pantone color of the year pick to my very stereotypical boomer mother and her response was “well I like it, it’s very clean and at least it’s not 🤢 pink” 🙄

Pantone color of the year, sponsored by Lumon.

Jeez @pantone you had so many options to choose from though

Recap season in here. My music is a fun mix of Little Bit’s car ride playlist, and protest songs I had put on an “Angry 2025” playlists.

Dishes from Friendsgiving - washed and put away. Christmas Tree Put - put up, not decorated yet Presents Wrapped - 50% of the ones that are here. Productive Sunday!

Setting up Freindsgiving at our house. And I believe that the kids table deserves as much love as the adults. And yes I asked Little Bit to put her favorite plates out and she chose the hello kitty ones. #freindsgiving #usethegoodplates

Burnt orange at night, Longhorn’s Delight! @mithradatesvi.bsky.social #longhorns #aggiessuck

“AI will solve everything!!!” Oh yeah well our new fancy robot vacuum just freaked out and refused to work because we moved the couch and asked it to clean in that space. So I don’t think AI will fix everything anytime soon.

We do girls night every Tuesday with Little Bit and her friends. Tumbling class then out to dinner. If any of the girls aren’t behaving the moms always threaten that they won’t get to go out to eat. A tumbling coach today: “If you don’t participate, you aren’t going to get to go out for dinner”

Asked Little Bit to chose a record to listen to at dinner. Apparently “Rumours” by Fleetwood Mac is her favorite record of all time. I’ll point out Mickey Mouse and Pink Pony Club were both options on the shelf.

My MIL requested a tea party birthday this year. I made 5 different teas from my stash, the most popular was the “Autumn Bold” from Keats & Co. I love getting to share a passion with friends and family.

I’ve been playing too much Mario Cart, because when presented with this my brain said “RAMP IT! Get the speed boost”

Christmas Stitching underway: I found this printed panel kit at my local quilt shop and thought it was just perfect for my 2 year old niece. It was just cut, sew, and stuff!

As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history. Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX

If you like D&D and hate race science and Elon Musk, you’re gonna love this article

I think when Danny Elfman was writing the lyrics for The Nightmare Before Christmas, he must have been around at least one pre-schooler. Little Bit’s favorite phrase right now is “What’s this?”

Hey! Calling all Wonder Women! We all are sisters…pulling together with one spirit. 50 years ago today the first episode of the series Wonder Woman aired.

This is the kind of thing that I mean when I ask for systemic change in industries! There are return bins around the stadium. You are also allowed to bring in your own empty reusable cups and water bottle and it is free to fill them up!

Little Bit has been playing with my old Samantha doll recently, so I thought it would be fun to make her some clothes for Christmas. I went to Hobby Lobby since they are the only place left that sells patterns. Made a list of 5 patterns. Went to the drawers and found 0 patterns from the list. 😖

This may seem like a silly question, but I’m honestly not sure the answer. Is there an organized effort to pressure congress to re-open the government? Should I be calling my house representative or my senators? I know all of mine are republicans, I just want to know who I should be harassing.

Watching “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” with Little Bit this morning. She is heavily into her rock collecting era so unlike Charlie Brown, she would probably like rocks just as much as candy from tick or treating.

The local Ren Fair is happening soon, so of course I decide that I need to make Little Bit, and all of her friends, hobbit cloaks! I traced one of her hoodies to get the size/shoulder right, and picked fleece in all of their favorite colors! #sewinglastminute #nothistoricallyaccurate #fun

A recent observation about Dropout 🧵. We’ve been subscribed for a few years now, and have really loved watching their creator community grow and become more inclusive. In the last 12-18 months several of their female cast and writers have announced pregnancies or births, and this is fabulous.

I heard the end of the year called the “Blur” months by other parent friends, and in September I was counting and we had around 4 Saturdays that didn’t already have something scheduled on until January, only one in October. We just got a text invitation to a birthday party on the October date. 😖😴

A friend has been trying to figure out how to make a Cakey costume for a few weeks now. Her daughter has already vetoed the dress options as “not Cakey enough” I found the perfect base this morning at Sam’s!

Yesterday I made a quick trip home to attend my Aunt’s funeral. New life goal, live in such a way that my nieces and nephews want to come to my memorial service out of love, not because they are afraid of me haunting them.

After boarding my first flight this morning the Cabin Attendant remarked to the Gate Agent, “That was a great boarding” It’s good to know we got an A on our group project this morning. And it’s totally normal to want to get an A at boarding an airplane right?

When the flight is at 6:00 AM but you forgot to take in the straps on the dress! #handsewing #fixitintime #earlymorningflightprep

One Clarabelle Cow headband! I’m trying to decide if it’s worth it to fabric paint other back of the ears black, or cover them with fabric. Because the costume industry does not understand that not all cows, not even most cows are white and black spotted.

I hear this at least once a month as a bidder for a small manufacturing company: “I want to give this job to you because your company always does a great job and meets deadlines, but this other company will do it cheaper, is there any wiggle room in the bid?” The response I want to send:

Working from home means I will have no idea if the rapture happens. I know that my team in office is still answering. And the daycare is still posting updates. But like 🤷‍♀️.

BREAKING: Disney+ is to replace the two-season run of Andor with a recut version that runs for only five minutes, and is just Mon Mothma apologising profusely to Darth Vader for any inconvenience, and letting him have whatever he wants.