http://ispeakbeanish.wordpress.com Just a place for my ramblings as I learn about being a mother and loving my daughter. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:02:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When The Bean was born over 3 years ago, we opted not to get a high chair.  We just didn't see the point.  Plus, we really had no good place to put it.  Instead we got the Fisher Price Healthy Steps Booster Seat.  It's adjustable and straps directly onto your ... http://ispeakbeanish.wordpress.com/2008/07/16/works-for-me-wednesday-high-chair-alternative/ ...Do The Bean and I favor slightly? Me: age 4.                                         The Bean, this past weekend: age 3 years & 4 months.        http://ispeakbeanish.wordpress.com/2008/07/15/you-tell-me/ I have always liked doing hair for little girls.  My younger sister always had very long hair, and I used to fix it for her sometimes.  Granted, since I'm not that much older than her, it didn't always work out, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. One of my many part-time jobs ... http://ispeakbeanish.wordpress.com/2008/07/13/hair-do-experiements/ The Bean came home with a bubble blowing contraption as her party favor from the birthday party.  My O My!  It is a huge hit!  See for yourself. http://ispeakbeanish.wordpress.com/2008/07/13/party-favor-fun/ Yesterday afternoon, The Bean and I headed out for a birthday party for some of her friends.  It was in one of those indoor bouncing playgrounds.  The lighting in there was not very conducive to photos, so there weren't very many too choose from.  But here's a few of The Bean ... http://ispeakbeanish.wordpress.com/2008/07/13/bouncy-bean/ As I posted a few weeks ago, The Bean has transitioned to a toddler bed.  Although it was never a problem when she was in her crib, now we keep her bedroom door propped open while she drifts off.  For some reason, now she won't stop crying if we close it before ... http://ispeakbeanish.wordpress.com/2008/07/11/how-do-you-know/ The Bean has always been a fairly laid back child.  When I say that, I by no means am implying that she has never had meltdowns or pitched fits.  We see our share of those around our house.  In fact, I have noticed that the frequency of fits and whining ... http://ispeakbeanish.wordpress.com/2008/07/07/terriblethrees/ This past weekend, The Bean and I headed to the mall to see if they had anything worthwhile at the outlet shops.  As I turned onto the access ramp for the freeway and accelerated to merge with traffic, I hear a very enthusiastic "Ya-Hooo!" from the back seat.  The Bean may have ... http://ispeakbeanish.wordpress.com/2008/07/07/ya-hoo/ Shannon asked for 5 ingredient or less recipes for this week's Works For Me Wednesday.  Although, I've posted this recipe before, I thought it deserved a re-run!  Enjoy! Egg and Sausage Muffins 1 pound cooked, drained sausage 12 eggs 1/4 cup cream A dash each of salt and pepper Optional ingredients according to your personal taste: shredded ... http://ispeakbeanish.wordpress.com/2008/07/02/works-for-me-wednesday-recipes/ Unfortunately, T did not escape the virus unscathed.  His go-round with this lovely germ started Friday night.  Luckily, with the meds from my ER visit on Tuesday, we were able to get in a pre-emptive strike that seemed to decrease the severity of it for him.  He said he feels ... http://ispeakbeanish.wordpress.com/2008/06/29/a-glimmer/