Parenting
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Finishing Touches
We are two weeks away from Gracie’s arrival and I think the nursery is finally done. I had been feeling a little bit like the room wasn’t quiiiiiiite done yet, but couldn’t put…
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Tiny Backseat Driver
In daycare these past two weeks, Bean has been learning about directions. Specifically the phrases “this way” and “that way.” Now, whenever we get into the car, Bean becomes the world’s tiniest, most…
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iPhones, Technology, and Grandmomma’s
On Monday, Bean and I were driving home from school and he had his toy cell phone in his hand. He held it up to his ear and very clearly said, “Hi Grandmomma!”…
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From the Mouth of Babes
Bean is talking so much right now. And it’s not just the talking that’s getting better. He’s able to reason and put thoughts together. Which means that sometimes when he puts thoughts together,…
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Packed and Ready to Roll
This weekend I packed Gracie’s hospital bag. And then I jumped up and down and squealed because I was so excited. (That’s a true story, by the way…) When I packed Bean’s bag,…
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Who’s Paying for This Kid?
First, I’m going to apologize to those of you who tune in to my blog for things other than childbearing and child-rearing because those seem to be the hot topics here lately. But…
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Why I Chose Not to Breastfeed
I blogged about our decision to not breastfeed when I was pregnant with Bean and I hated doing it then. Just like I hate doing it now. Man, do I avoid this topic…
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For Sentimental Reasons
As my due date gets closer and closer (April 4, by the way…), I find myself getting a little sentimental about my Bean Man. I think it’s the idea that soon it won’t…
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Feel Better About Your Parenting
Every now and then I like to do a post showcasing some of my low points as a parent. You know, to make you all feel better about your parenting techniques. So, here…
