• Go to the Mattresses.

    I need to reach out to the men for a minute. For some of you, you haven’t reached this point in your relationship quite yet.  For others, this will be a battle that…

  • When Mom Does the Dishes

    This past weekend as I did the dishes, I learned several important things about the men in my life. First, they are easily entertained. Next, some short person has been putting items into…

  • Totally Worth It.

    This past weekend we ended a week-long celebration of Bean’s birthday at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.  Now, the animal kingdom isn’t really my cup of tea.  I’m more along the lines of the thrill…

  • When Dad’s Don’t Share

    “Whoa, Dad,” said Bean.  “There’s something sticking out of your mouth.  Here, let me get it for you.” “Oh, that’s my lollipop,” said Chris. “What’s a lollipop?” asked Bean. “Its a piece of…

  • Lightsabers and Daddys

    These are the times when I should put down the camera and intervene for the benefit of my child. I mean, the kid did just lose half his tooth.  Shouldn’t I feel the…

  • Beancast: Oldie but a Goodie

    This video is from last week when we dropped Bean’s crib down to a lower setting because he was learning how to stand up in there.  You can read about that HERE.  But…

  • Tiny Tortured Soul

    For years Chris has tormented me.  A poke in the side here.  A tickle there.  A pop with a kitchen towel here.  A finger in my ear there.  Slowly, little by little, he…

  • Momma’s Boy

    You can’t tell from these pictures, but Chris and Bean are fighting right now. Bean has always been a bit of a Daddy’s boy.   He and Chris just have this special connection.…

  • 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…