• The First Day of Care

    Yesterday was the Bean’s first day of daycare. I don’t go back to work until Monday, but we figured that it was probably an easier transition for all involved if we started with…

  • Side Mirrors and Recycle Bins

    When we were in high school, most kids took driver’s education the summer before we turned 16 years old.   Chris took the class.   He showed up every day and learned how…

  • Super Bean

    There’s a super hero asleep on my couch. But his foot is sticking out of his cape.   Do you think that will effect his super powers? Its okay, Super Bean.   You’re…

  • A Day in the Life of a Bean

    I’m always curious as to what other people’s days are like.   You know – what they spend their time doing and what their schedules are.   Since I’ve had the Bean, I…

  • In the Bedroom €¦

    When Chris and I bought our cute little house, we started decorating it room by room.   We’ve pretty much finished the entire house.   Except for our bedroom.   Or as I…

  • Lesson Learned

    This is why they tell you not to have loose blankets in baby cribs.   Because when your baby gets bored, he will attempt to dress himself up in them like a nun…

  • A Snotty, Pretty Mess

    So, next week is my first week back at work. (sob, snort, hiccup, sob, sob, hiccup, snort) I have been preparing for this week since the Beanie got here.   Well, preparing/dreading/trying desperately…

  • A Grand Weekend €“ Part I

    Is there anything better than a good surprise?   I think not.   And this weekend we pulled the surprises of all surprises.   Beanie and I flew down on Thursday to visit…