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Out with the Old and In with the New
Today is the last day of 2009 and I simply cannot let this day go by without pausing to remember all the happiness and all of the adventures that this year brought to…
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Welcome to the Fam
This past Sunday morning, we had Beanie baptized at our hometown church where Chris and I grew up and were married. I, of course, cried like a baby and Bean – who…
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A Christmas for Two
When Chris and I got married and moved to Connecticut, we began traveling back to Florida every Christmas to spend the holidays with our family. In all the hustle and bustle of…
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The Flying Beanie
Yesterday Chris and I went against everything reason told us and we headed to the airport with Bean to fly to Florida for the holidays. After the Great Thanksgiving Travel Debacle of…
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The Baptismal Compromise
A few days ago I posted about how Chris wouldn’t pitch in and help me shop for his family’s Christmas presents. And about how because I had to shop by myself on…
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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…
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Giveaway: Traditions and Shtuff
To me, the holidays are about traditions. And presents. And fudge. But mostly about traditions. In my family, my Mom’s Christmas village is a tradition that I love. …
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A New Santa Claus is Born
With Beanie’s birth this year, a new Santa Claus was born. Chris and I have been excited about being Santa since we first found out we were pregnant. There are lots…
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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…
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Being a Big Kid
I try to keep this blog upbeat. If I had to classify it, I’d hope that it could be considered a humor blog. One of my main goals in writing is…
