Conversations with Bean and Gracie

  • Little Elf

    “Here Bean,” said Chris.   “You hold this for just a minute.” “Whoa!” said Beanie.   “What are these things?” “These are Christmas lights.   We’re going to put them on the bushes…

  • Couch Potato

    “Hi, Beanie.” “Hi, Mom.” “Whatcha doing, Buddy?” “Oh, I’m just resting,” he said. “You look a little down, Big Guy,” I said.   “Anything wrong?” “Well, Mom,” said Beanie.   “I’m having some…

  • Unsupervised

    “Lucy!   Come look at this!” yelled Big Molly. “What is it?” said Lucy. “They just left that short guy laying here!” “Oh my gosh!” said Lucy.   “Do you think they forgot…

  • Next Stop: Steak

    “Hey, Beanie,” I said. “Yeah, Mom?” “Tonight we’re going to have something a little different for dinner.” “You mean, no bottle?” he asked as he got a little nervous. “I really love my…

  • Pimpin’

    “Come on, Beanie,” I said. “Let’s put on your shoes for our fall family picture.” “Oh, man!” said Beanie.   “I hate wearing shoes!” “I know, Buddy.   You don’t have to wear…

  • Learning Curve

    Man, I love my binky. Oh, wait a minute.   What is this string hanging off here? I wonder what would happen if I just pulled on this string right here… Thwump. Waaahhhhhh!!!!!…

  • 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.  …

  • 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!”…

  • 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…

  • 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?”…