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laughing super hard at something Originally uploaded by Liz Henry. Excuse me, did that just happen or am I hallucinating? I thought that was Jo on the phone but it was her daughter, who has a really good book she … finish reading an unexpected call and voicemail

horrible grammar Originally uploaded by Liz Henry. One is this sign, on a bathroom at Moomin’s school. I walk by it every day and the incorrectly placed apostrophe bothers me! It’s a bad example. And the teachers don’t seem to … finish reading minor annoyances of life

earth day Originally uploaded by Liz Henry. At the grocery store they had a booth up with “Earth Day” information, coloring books, mouse pads about conserving water, and posters of Koko the gorilla with her kitten Smokey. Moomin declined the … finish reading Earth Day

drawing Originally uploaded by Liz Henry. Moomin and Hamster woke up at 7:30, a fairly civilized hour. I was already just waking up and thinking of my thesis and of several other things-to-do and things done that I shouldn’t have, … finish reading a peaceful morning

the best book for girls Originally uploaded by Liz Henry. Darling, fabulous readers! Please click through and take the (short) survey that I need for my participation in the BlogHer Ad Co-op. Here’s the survey! Do it! Or else you … finish reading Please take my survey!

girls’ book illustration Originally uploaded by Liz Henry. I worked for several hours, then went to Bad Mom Coffee hour with Elswhere, met up with everyone for a super good gossip. We talked about public vs. private schools, funding and … finish reading "she felt like a traveller in fairyland"

tree on El Camino Originally uploaded by Liz Henry. Yesterday Moomin and I went over to his friend Hamster’s house for a playdate. They scooted off into the wild blue yonder of giant K’nex and “laser blaster shooters” while Hamster’s … finish reading geek playdate

at the hole Originally uploaded by Liz Henry. So the deal is, I’ve known Jo’s daughter Elia for 5 years now. And today picked her up from school – Me and Moomin walking together in the sun. Elia was raving … finish reading pink brains, you can see ’em work

04-14-06_1529.jpg Originally uploaded by Liz . Moomin: The flowers are all closed, so that they’re camouflaged. (closes magnetic blocks)Vari: Now the alligator is coming and he eats flowers.Moomin: Close up, flowers!Vari: Close your petals, all you flowers!Moomin: Whew. They’re safe.Vari: … finish reading day camp flowers and alligators

don’t push down Originally uploaded by Liz Henry. Jo’s daughter Eliz told me, “Don’t push down on the waffle iron.” “Why not? It seems like I should just…” (sploosh) “Oh. That’s why.” Instead of wiping it up I documented the … finish reading don’t push down

dna Originally uploaded by Liz Henry. We had a great time at the Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley this weekend. Moomin played on the giant sculpture of DNA and on the huge whale. I had another ignoble moment of … finish reading Fashion choices

estate sale apron… thanks, dead lady Originally uploaded by Liz Henry. This weekend I made two pumpkin pies, with whole wheat pie crust that was about 90% made of butter. Yum. I was not only a baking goddess for one … finish reading estate sale apron… thanks, dead lady

at stoplight in truck Originally uploaded by Liz Henry. What would you think if this was your mom? Luckily Moomin seems to think I am completely normal. At his school the other day a little boy came up to me, … finish reading Who’s your mama?