• Neighborly.

    This past weekend, our neighbors had a yard sale. I know this because at 8:00 in the morning on Saturday, I found Chris standing at the dining room window, staring into our neighbor’s…

  • A Super Funny Giveaway

    (Before I start, I should tell you that I have not been compensated in any way for this blog post.   My use of the product was before the company contacted me.  …

  • 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!”…

  • A Terrifying Milestone

    Late in the afternoon on Friday, Beanie rolled over for the first time.   I was playing with him on the floor in our living room, forcing him to have tummy time.  …

  • A Man and His Toys

    In the past few weeks, Beanie has discovered that he has the ability to put things in his mouth.   He’s gotten much better at working his arms and hands, so he can…

  • Its Okay. He €™s the Father.

    Chris has been a natural so far in the parenting category.   He’s attentive, funny, responsible, reliable.   He’s just great. One of the things I have struggled the most with as a…

  • 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…

  • Self Portrait

    Last night we ordered Chinese food for dinner because Chris and I were too tired to cook something.   Chinese food makes me happy. After I ate, I thought to myself, “Gee, I…

  • Can You Hear Me Now?

    Beanie has been in daycare almost two months now.   In those short eight weeks he has already had one cold. I have had two colds and two ear infections. Carrier.   Monkey.…

  • Beancast: Talking Bean

    So.   Beanie is loud. A couple of weeks ago, he discovered his voice and, more specifically, how to yell with his voice.   And he hasn’t shut up since.   No matter…