• 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…

  • Viva la Babysitter!

    For my birthday this week, we got a babysitter so that Chris and I could demolish all-you-can-eat sushi and not have to worry that our animalistic ways were scarring Bean for life. That’s…

  • Travelsized Beanie

    I’m not gonna lie, Bean had a rough trip.   It wasn’t his fault and to his credit, he really tried to be happy, but traveling is tough for babies.   He was…

  • In Another Nutshell

    I answered these questions last year and just got kicks, I thought I’d answer them again today. This is what happens when a blogger’s brain fries.   Its sad, really.   Don’t judge…

  • The Grandmomma Has Landed

    On Saturday evening, the Heavens opened up and dropped a Grandmomma on my front porch.   Beanie was pretty excited. So was I. Chris’ mom, Jackie, and her boyfriend, Charles (which I like…

  • Someone Poo’d On My Christmas

    WARNING:   Do not read any further if you are eating food, against talking about poo, or ever want to have children.   Thank you. Today’s Christmas themed post is over in The…

  • Oh, The Things a Momma Will Do

    Sometimes its easy to make Bean laugh.   Just poke his belly or blow a raspberry and he doubles over in giggles.   Melts a momma’s heart. But then there are other days.…

  • Family (Dis)function

    Chris and I originally planned to be at our house for Christmas this year.   It was going to be our first time having Christmas in our own house.   I figured that…

  • Couch Potato

    “Hi, Beanie.” “Hi, Mom.” “Whatcha doing, Buddy?” “Oh, I’m just resting,” he said. “You look a little down, Big Guy,” I said.   “Anything wrong?” “Well, Mom,” said Beanie.   “I’m having some…

  • ‘Tis the Season

    This year, I started Christmas shopping really early.   So early, in fact, that it is not even Thanksgiving yet and I am pretty much done.   I have a few little things…