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I’m the Mommy Because I Said So
Last weekend when my parents took Bean to Disney, he came home with a new set of toys. My mom said they were shopping in one of the Disney stores at the end…
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Putting the GRAND in Grandparents
A few weekends ago, I asked my mom and dad if they’d take Bean this past weekend. Chris was going out of town and I really wanted a weekend to myself. They happily…
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A Festivus for the Rest of Us
This past weekend was the Winter Park Autumn Arts Festival. Which to me means “FUNNEL CAKES!” and to my mom means, “SHOPPING!” But with Bean being an actual human being with preferences and…
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Interpretive Toddler Style
So, this afternoon I was laying on my couch taking a little break from unloading groceries and folding laundry. Bean had been playing in his room for a while and I took advantage…
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The First Spark of Creativity
Lately, we have been spending most of our free time right here. In our backyard. While Bean loves the swimming pool, what he would much rather play with are his school bus and…
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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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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…
