Bean
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Whatever Gets You Through the Day(care)
Today was Bean’s third day at daycare. Each day gets better and easier for both him and me. On the first day when I dropped him off, he cried and cried all day…
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First Day of School
Yesterday was Bean’s first day at his new school. We got up and going early and totally would have been on time if Bean didn’t eat like a snail. He takes forever to…
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Toddler Meltdown or Demonic Possession?
Throughout all the transitions and changes our family has been going through these past few weeks, I have worried and worried and worried over little Bean Bean. I worried because he didn’t seem…
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15 Months Old
Today Bean has his 15-month-old doctor’s appointment. When I called to schedule it, I had to think twice about if he was really that old. How could that be? Wasn’t he just a…
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Vacationing with Nana and Granddad
First, I should start by telling you that the meanies who broke into our house stole my camera cable, so I haven’t been able to download any pictures. To compensate for this, I…
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Happy, Friendly, Independent Little Dude
This week my good friend, Sarah, and I took Bean to a new splash park. That is absolutely his favorite way to spend an afternoon and this park didn’t disappoint. I continue to…
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Book Worms and Book Ends
One of the things that I am most proud of as a parent is Bean’s love of books and reading. I started reading to him before he was even born. I’d read things…
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Selective Intelligence
I am amazed at how much Bean is learning these days. It is incredible, really. I think the biggest difference I notice with him at 14 MONTHS OLD (Holy crap!) is how much…
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That’s What Grandmommas Are For
This past weekend, Chris’ mom, Jackie, came to town with her boyfriend, Charles, to celebrate Chris’ sister’s birthday. We had such a fun weekend. We went out for hibachi on Friday night for…
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Getting a Handle on Temper Tantrums
My adorable, sweet, loving, kind, cuddly Beanie Boo has turned into a total turd in the past couple weeks. These temper tantrums are becoming more frequent and they seem to be gaining strength…