• A Bean and His Dog

    When we rescued Molly from a shelter almost two years ago, we thought she’d be a perfect friend for our little dog, Lucy.   But Lucy didn’t want a friend.   She was…

  • How Motherhood Gave Me Peace

    I once heard someone describe new moms as hormonal, sleep-deprived chickens with their heads cut off. It was a disturbing image to say the least. Especially considering that I was eight-months pregnant when…

  • A Laugh A Day

    This is my best friend, Emily. Isn’t she pretty?   And the best part about Em is that she’s even prettier on the inside, if you can imagine.   But more than being…

  • Hanging Out

    “Hey, Mom?” “Yes, Beanie?” “What am I sitting in?” “Well, that’s called a jumper, Buddy.   It helps you stretch your legs out and get used to standing.” “Oh, Mom…” sighed Beanie.  …

  • Pumpkin Pops: Take Two

    Sunday night after the disaster with the pumpkin cake pops, I sulked and rolled around in my PJs all night eating cake crumbles and licking the inside of the icing tub. By Monday,…

  • Happy Baby?

    I get asked pretty often if Beanie is a happy baby.   Usually its by people who haven’t met him.   Co-workers or out of town friends.   People who can’t see for…

  • Bad Hair Day

    Everyone has bad hair days. But when you’re a four-month old with rock star hair, its a little more obvious.

  • The Bakerella Within

    Have you ever visited The Bakerella‘s website?   No?   Well, what are you waiting for?   To say Bakerella is just a baker is like saying that Pavaratti was just a singer.…

  • Good News!

    Guess who finally found her way home…. BAILEY BOO!!!! Early this morning, a lovely, kind, Heaven-sent couple in Pennsylvania woke up to find Miss Bailey sitting on their back porch.   She was…