Monthly Archives for September 2009

Salted Fudge Brownies

It’s been one of those mornings, and the bowlful of Cheerios splattered across our floor proves it. I attempted to make waffles for breakfast; I imagined we’d sit as a family and pour syrup as we talked about what we … Continue reading

29. September 2009 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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I kissed Rocco!

Details on our wonderful night to follow, but just had to post that I kissed Rocco DiSpirito!  The full interview will appear on Babble.com, but here’s the highlight:  he leaned in for a hug, I thought he was going to … Continue reading

27. September 2009 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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A night in Napa

We’re here in San Francisco — my mom, our 9mo and I.  Matt took the boys up to Fargo to free me up for a girls’ getaway.  And tomorrow night, while our 9mo cuddles with Grandma, I’ll be enjoying wine … Continue reading

24. September 2009 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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Fixing the school lunch box

I’ve got a new life philosophy: by doing less, I’ll do more. By focusing on the quality of my work rather than the quantity, my life will feel less busy, and I’ll actually feel I’m getting somewhere. Because this past … Continue reading

21. September 2009 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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Community matters

On Saturday I had to bring a dish to share for our neighborhood pig roast.  I love our new neighborhood. We used to live in a suburb, where we were lured by a big home and an attached garage.  But … Continue reading

16. September 2009 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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Healthy Pineapple Banana Waffles

Yesterday, our 4yo hopped up on his kitchen stool and said, “I’m hungry.” Two seconds later, our 2yo climbed up on his stool and said, “I’m hungry.” Our 4yo I believed. But our 2yo simply repeats whatever his brother says. … Continue reading

10. September 2009 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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The baby weight

Today Matt brought home chocolate donuts from the coffee shop. He set the paper bag on our patio table and the kids dug into it. We ate what was left over. Our 8mo girl crawled over to me and pulled … Continue reading

07. September 2009 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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Party preparation: Blue Cheese Bruschetta

Matt and I invited some friends over on Saturday night for a bonfire. We’ve been married long enough (7 1/2 years) to know we prepare for parties differently. He’ll forgo food preparation to clean our home, while I’ll labor over … Continue reading

04. September 2009 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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Snack attack

Yesterday, I met a new friend at the park. I was a bundle of nerves. She’s accomplished — a writer — and beautiful. That meant I had to think and look good.  I really like her, and I wanted her … Continue reading

02. September 2009 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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