Note To Self:

I’ve only got short 16 month until the Pub Pub and his little fingers will need entertainment at travel time.   Luckily I’ve run into this article in New York Times.

TRAVEL

Apps to Keep Children Happy

By MICHELLE HIGGINS

Published: December 21, 2011

Twelve fun apps and travel games to keep your children entertained during long trips.

I’ll also be keeping and eye on this blog.

Heather Leister is doing an awesome job; I’ll just stay here and reap the benefits.

I Love Shopping For My Baby

Being a mom made me take a good long look at my list of hobbies and downsize.

As sad as I was the reward of parenthood is really unsurpassable, so after deep reflection I have decided that my favorite hobby is… SHOPING (ta da!)

Since I’m no longer ashamed of it, I’m incorporating the ‘new’ hobby into my little blog.  Firs on the agenda are baby blocks.   Obviously I cannot in all good sense buy my baby only one (imagine the horror) set, I’ve put together a small collection to acquire by his first birthday.  

On a small note, you never have to pay retail - I just go to Amazon.

1. Safari Tower by Wonderworld - $29.99

2. Tegu Original Set - Mahogany - MagneticWooden Building Blocks by Tegu - $155.00

3. Wonderworld Eco-Friendly Rainbow Sound Block Neo by Wonderworld - $25.00

4. Boikido Wooden Building Blocks - 30 Pieces by Boikido – $32.99

5. Wonderworld Eco - Friendly Rainbow Sound Blocks by Wonderworld - $34.99

6. Melissa & Doug 60-Piece Standard Unit Blocks by Melissa & Doug – $69.99

7. Melissa & Doug Classic ABC Block Cart by Melissa & Doug - $14.99

Who's Been Keeping me Busy

Our bundle of joy arrived April 26, 2011 at 4:26AM.
Please welcome Pablito Nikolai Mijares.

I'm quite ready to get back to my regular posting schedule.  I'll start with a small selection of my favorite contemporary photographers.

Windy Saturday

So I had some free time (in a long time) to visit my favorite blogs.  I was overjoyed to discover this very sexy letterpress video made by RepeatPress.com.


Letterpress Coasters from Paper Fortress on Vimeo.


Needless to say I was inspired:-).  Here's what came out.

Note to Self

Here is Amy Chua and her new book:

Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother

And here is the discussion her work provoked- i.e. note to self:

Is Extreme Parenting Effective?

Balancing Freedom With Discipline

When Parents Feel Out of Control

What Mencius’s Mother Sought

When the Goal Is Successful Kids

Defining Success for Myself

The Power of Conviction

The Opposite of Extreme

We Are What We Know

Amy Chua Is a Wimp

Science as Art Form

Your views and comments are welcome.