• Binkie Man, Binkie Man

    “Beanie,” I said.   “Do you really need that binkie?” “What binkie?   I don’t know what you’re talking about.” “You know what I’m talking about, Beanie,” I said.   “I think you…

  • Self Portrait

    Last night we ordered Chinese food for dinner because Chris and I were too tired to cook something.   Chinese food makes me happy. After I ate, I thought to myself, “Gee, I…

  • Can You Hear Me Now?

    Beanie has been in daycare almost two months now.   In those short eight weeks he has already had one cold. I have had two colds and two ear infections. Carrier.   Monkey.…

  • Beancast: Talking Bean

    So.   Beanie is loud. A couple of weeks ago, he discovered his voice and, more specifically, how to yell with his voice.   And he hasn’t shut up since.   No matter…

  • Footsie

    “Dude.” “What is it, Beanie?” “Something weird is going on below my ankles.” “Those are your feet,” I said.   “Remember we talked about those a couple weeks ago when you were sick?”…

  • National Ice Cream Cone Day

    Did you know that tomorrow is national Ice Cream Cone Day? To anyone other than small children and my husband, this is a pretty obscure holiday.   But around my house, it might…

  • Euro-Bean-an

    “Hey, Mom,” said Beanie. “Hey, Beanie.” “What do you think of my comb-over look?” “I have always liked your comb-over, Beanie.” “Yeah?” he said.   “You don’t think I look like Donald Trump?”…

  • Finding the Balance

    This past weekend we had some of our favorite people over for dinner.   The menu? Need I say more? I didn’t think so. Chris cooked these awesome ribs on the grill and…

  • Hormonal.

    This is my birth control pill. This is the packet my birth control pill lived in. And this is the dog who ate the packet that my birth control pill lived in. Later…