Bean

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Footsie

    “Dude.” “What is it, Beanie?” “Something weird is going on below my ankles.” “Those are your feet,” I said.   “Remember we talked about those a couple weeks ago when you were sick?”…

  • Finding the Balance

    This past weekend we had some of our favorite people over for dinner.   The menu? Need I say more? I didn’t think so. Chris cooked these awesome ribs on the grill and…

  • And Now We Shall Teethe

    Babies are funny.   You hear people talk about baby phases.   In my head, I thought phases were gradual.   But nope.   When Beanie decides that he is going to start…

  • What’s in a Name?

    The first thing I said when I saw Beanie on my first ultrasound was, “It looks like a bean!” And, it stuck. Throughout my pregnancy, we referred to him as The Bean.  …

  • Carrier Monkeys

    Last week I noticed that Beanie had a stuffy nose.   I figured it was the sudden drop in temperature we’ve had lately.   Two days later though he added a cute little…