• My Betty Homemaker

    Lately the routine in our house has been great.   Kate and I both get home before 6, depending on traffic, and the major priority is, of course, the Beanster.   He gets…

  • Daycare and the Spoiled Child

    On Monday when I picked Beanie up from daycare, I walked into the nursery and all of the lights were turned off. The room was empty, except for Beanie and his teacher. They…

  • Neighborly.

    This past weekend, our neighbors had a yard sale. I know this because at 8:00 in the morning on Saturday, I found Chris standing at the dining room window, staring into our neighbor’s…

  • A Super Funny Giveaway

    (Before I start, I should tell you that I have not been compensated in any way for this blog post.   My use of the product was before the company contacted me.  …

  • Attn: Residents of PA

    Well, I’m getting ready to tell you the saddest story ever. I would normally advise you to look away from the sadness, but I have to tell you in case anyone out there…

  • Rolly Polly

    “Whatcha doing, Beanie?” “Oh, you know,” he said.   “Just rolling around.” “Well, it looks like you’re really enjoying that, huh?” I said. “Oh, yeah!” he said.   “Its a lot of fun!”…

  • A Terrifying Milestone

    Late in the afternoon on Friday, Beanie rolled over for the first time.   I was playing with him on the floor in our living room, forcing him to have tummy time.  …

  • A Man and His Toys

    In the past few weeks, Beanie has discovered that he has the ability to put things in his mouth.   He’s gotten much better at working his arms and hands, so he can…

  • Its Okay. He €™s the Father.

    Chris has been a natural so far in the parenting category.   He’s attentive, funny, responsible, reliable.   He’s just great. One of the things I have struggled the most with as a…

  • A Favor and a Promise

    One of the readers of this humble blog sent me an email telling me about a contest I should enter.   Apparently TheBump.com (the baby website by The Knot people) is looking for…