Parenting
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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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A Saturday With Bean
7:45am – A little breakfast with Daddy and Mr. Bear. On the menu? Blueberry muffins and milk. Yummy!!! 9:30am – A little unpacking in Bean’s bedroom… 10:30am – Naptime. All worn out from…
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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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Granddads and Beans
Since we have been staying with my parents, I have noticed certain characteristics in Bean that are becoming more pronounced. Basically, I think he’s turning into my dad. But no where has this…
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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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It’s Not Worth It, Mr. Bear!
DON’T DO IT, MR. BEAR! IT’S NOT WORTH IT! WE LOVE YOU! BEAN LOVES YOU! WHATEVER HAPPENED, WE’LL WORK THROUGH IT TOGETHER! JUST STEP AWAY FROM THE TRASH CAN! WHAT’S THAT, MR. BEAR?…
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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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The Anatomy of Mr. Bear
When Bean was first born, my sister brought a little teddy bear up to the hospital for him. Mr. Bear was the perfect teddy bear. He was soft and floppy and he had…
