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Tunnel of Love
“Hey, Bean,” said Molly. “What are you doing?” “I’m just sittin’ in my tunnel,” Bean said. “Wanna come in here with me?” “I don’t think I can fit,” said Big Molly. “Sure you…
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Weekend Warriors
Sunday was a crazy day in our family. We got up early, not because we had to but because Bean doesn’t know that on Saturday mornings, Mommy and Daddy like to sleep until…
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On the Run
This weekend was pretty active for us. On Saturday we had to run errands, so we were out of the house almost all day. And then today we were in New York with…
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I’m Not Ready For This
This is my son, Bean Man. It used to be that he could be contained. We could sit him on the floor or throw him in his crib and he stayed there. In…
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Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?
When I was a freshman in college, I interviewed for my first real job at a law firm for a legal assistant position. Oddly enough, the person that interviewed and hired me was…
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A Letter to My Sweetheart Regarding Valentine’s Day
Dearest Sweet Pookey Bear Love Muffin Baby Waby Lovey Dovey Christopher, I don’t want to alarm you, Sweetheart, but Valentine’s Day is just a couple weeks away. This year, I don’t want anything. …
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Poesidon in the Bathtub
When I was in college, I was an English literature major and one of my minors was Classics. So, I studied a lot about Greek mythology and the Roman Empire and types of…
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We’re in This Together. Now Leave Me Alone.
So. Last night I almost killed Chris. Again. I swear, that man is like a cat with nine lives given the number of times I threaten to end his life on a weekly…
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Homecoming
Last Thursday, Chris left to visit Florida on business. It was the first time he’d been away since Bean was born. He called me about every hour, just to see what we were…
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Mommy Needs Some Space
This afternoon as I looked around my house after de-Christmasing, I had a mild panic attack. Not really. But I did stop for a minute and evaluate the situation. Whether it was covered…
