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Fall is for Family
This past weekend we planned to just lay low at the house. Beanie was getting over his terrible cold and my cold was starting to get bad. But then we woke up…
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Pigs, Coughs, Guilt, and a Mother’s Intuition
As a full-time working mom, I’ve gotten used to dropping Beanie at daycare five days a week. I’ve gotten to know his teachers and the other babies in the nursery. Truth…
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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!!!!!…
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Four Month Report
I can’t believe how much Beanie is growing. Every time I turn around it seems as if he’s doubled in size. We went to the doctor last week for his four-month shots. (I…
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A Bean and His Dog
When we rescued Molly from a shelter almost two years ago, we thought she’d be a perfect friend for our little dog, Lucy. But Lucy didn’t want a friend. She was…
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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. …
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Happy Baby?
I get asked pretty often if Beanie is a happy baby. Usually its by people who haven’t met him. Co-workers or out of town friends. People who can’t see for…
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Bad Hair Day
Everyone has bad hair days. But when you’re a four-month old with rock star hair, its a little more obvious.