Food and Eating
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Tricky Little Bean Bean
Last week we were driving around running errands and Bean was having nothing to do with his car seat. Ever since the 24 hour drive from Connecticut to Florida, it is really hard…
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Messy Meals
BEFORE: AFTER: BEFORE: AFTER: BEFORE: AFTER: BEFORE: AFTER: Bean likes to chew on the rubber part of the medicine dropper. Don’t worry. It came out of the dishwasher. There’s no medicine in there.…
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Terrible Twos at Ten Months?
I’m having some parenting issues. Parenting issues that make me want to hide in the broom closet until Bean is 18 years old. Bean’s little temper has been flaring up. And by little…
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Even More Fun Things!
If you’re hitting your afternoon slump in your office or have just put the wee ones down for their afternoon nap and are in search of some internet entertainment, allow me to suggest…
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MMmmm Chili
One of my favorite times of the year is the fall. The air starts to cool off, the leaves start changing colors, and college football is in full swing. This also means my…
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Dinner and a Show
“Bean,” I said. “What are you doing?” “I’m taking off my shirt, Mom,” he said. “How come you’re doing that during dinner, Big Guy?” “I feel restricted.” “You feel restricted?” I said. “Yeah,…
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The Working Mom’s Guide to Homemade Baby Food
I’ve talked a lot before about what a hard time I had getting Bean Man to eat solid foods (here and here). The first problem was that he wasn’t ready for a long…
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Eight Months Old? Start Payin’ Rent!
Today Bean is eight months old. Freakin’ crazy, right? I can’t believe it. Every time another month goes by, I have a mild panic attack. Another month? Another month?!?! ANOTHER MONTH?!?!??! Knock it…
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Because Its Wednesday and My Brain is Fried.
Tonight, Chris and I took Bean Man to one of my favorite places. Le Cracker Barrel. As a misplaced Southerner living in New England, Cracker Barrel has provided just the kiss of sweet…
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Solid Foods: The Battle Continues
Bean has been having regular solid foods twice a day (at least) for the past six weeks. By now, I expected things to be much smoother. Everyone said, “Just give him time, just…
