• 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…

  • 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!!!!!…

  • 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…

  • HalloBean

    Last year at Halloween, we had just moved into our new house.   Talk about pressure.   You can read about the ultra-stressful decision on which candy to give out to my new…

  • 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…

  • 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.  …

  • 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…

  • 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.