Birthday

Today is Taro's birthday, and we have a day of celebrations and surprises lined up, so I won't be able to post again.  Stop by tomorrow for an update on the "layahs"!  It's going to be fun...

XOXO, Leigh

PS:  Speaking of birthdays, remember what my hubby did for mine?  Read here and here for old time's sake!  (Plus: colors, flavors, atmosphere, yum, and more).

Breastfeeding on the Colbert Report

I recently saw this segment (which originally aired last year) on the Motherwear Breastfeeding Blog.  I had to watch it several times and every time I had a hard time breathing I was laughing so hard.  Enjoy:

Kid Room Color Wow

Via Design is Mine.

Bronx Zoo

Yesterday we visited the Bronx Zoo for the first time and it was wonderful!  Here are some of our favorite highlights:

Six Hundred

This is my six-hundredth blog post, and I just wanted to pause to say "thank you" to all my readers.  It has been such a pleasure to connect with you over the last year and a half of blogging.  I value every comment and email, and even though I may not always get around to a timely response I want you to know that your words mean the world to me.  I feel very blessed to have discovered so many kindred spirits and new friends through this little piece of internet real estate!  Thanks for finding and becoming a part of Marvelous Kiddo :)

Image via DoubleTakes.  

Date Night Yum

Last night Taro surprised me with a belated Mother's Day treat:  Dinner at a new restaurant!  After researching online (for the "most romantic" restaurants) he honed in on the lovely August, located on our favorite street in New York, Bleecker.  We arrived before the dinner crowd, so we had the lovely glass-covered courtyard all to ourselves -- it was indeed romantic.  The food was delicious (especially the profiteroles we shared for dessert!) and it was really fun to explore a new place together.  

What did you do this weekend?

My Favorite Posts of the Week...

The power of a "Did-Do" List:

An introduction to the heart-stoppingly beautiful artwork of Manon Gignoux:

A video history of iconic Chanel No. 5 commercials, culminating in the ravishing new film by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, starring Audrey Tautou:

Jordan Ferney's DIY baby gift, so sweet and original:

A guide to jive talk, courtesy of What Possessed Me:

The best baby shower decoration ever:

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!