I keep in mind when Anton was two, he as soon as grimaced for a photograph after which requested, earnestly, “Was that smiling, Mama?” It may be onerous to determine! So, I’m loving these current snapshots of my honorary niece, Georgie. Cool smile unlocked.
(In the meantime, Toby has formally reached the age the place he towers over me and helps neighbors carry suitcases and groceries. Proud mother over right here.)
Would you ever make a Spanish tortilla with salt-and-vinegar chips, as a substitute of sliced potatoes? “Good looooord,” wrote a reader named Olive. “The chips make it extra flavorful, and you’ll have the entire thing accomplished in lower than half-hour.” Intrigued, my mother and I are planning to make this when she visits subsequent week. Will report again.
For heat summer time days, I like carrying mini skirts, however it’s onerous to seek out one which’s not too lengthy and never too quick. I’ve been loving this white one, which falls good.
What’s your consolation present? After I’m drained or harassed, I’ll queue up an episode of 30 Rock. The writing is so good. Right here’s Jack quizzing Jenna about her age.
Lastly, vainness license plates all the time make me giggle whereas navigating Brooklyn visitors.
What about you? What glimmers have you ever observed these days? What’s your emotional temporature nowadays?
P.S. The perfect parenting recommendation I ever bought, and 5 extra pick-me-ups.
(Tortilla photograph by Severe Eats / Kenji López-Alt.)
