This child is apparently too lazy to enjoy chocolate with the enthusiasm it deserves. Alien abduction is the only logical explanation.

I’m back on Craiglist again this week. This time, unloading my maternity wardrobe. I happily sold all the summer stuff in one day. And this should buy me a brand new bathing suit for the summer. It seems like a … Continue reading →

Have you read that book? It’s a good one. And it perfectly describes what goes on around here from 1-3 each day. Naps. A mother’s dream. Except this mother’s not dreaming. Because she’s running around like a chicken with her … Continue reading →

Our weekend wish for you: Christmas monkey pjs in May. Your favorite shades, all day long. And clear kitchen floors, as far as the eye can see.

We use cloth diapers. Such backward country folk are we. Or eco-savvy. Or thrifty. Or chemically conscious. Or adjective of your choice. But never before today have I felt so like… Mother Earth, the budget, my kids… OWE ME. 2 … Continue reading →

Certainly no child of ours would have this kind of reaction to such a tasty frosted sugar cookie. But then again, with a little better aim, this photo shoot may have had entirely different results.

What Bastien did this weekend: What Hadley did this weekend:

I tell you, there is no possible way a thing like postpartum depression could haunt a house that contains a toddler with such a sense of humor as Bastien. The back-story: Some time ago, we filled up a play wallet … Continue reading →

Things I am loving this very moment: Squeaky baby noises Being able to keep up with Bastien! Teeny tiny diapers and such teeny tiny poo Fitting back in my fave yoga pants So many pretty flowers and caring notes decorating … Continue reading →

7:55 AM We checked in to our hotel and spa the hospital at 6:00 last night just in time to watch most of the Red Wings game. Around 8:00, they gave Jessica cervidil to get things started and then nothing … Continue reading →

The weekend is upon us. Reminding you to rock on with your bad self! Bastien Boogies from Jessica Beaubien on Vimeo.

I marched right into my OB’s office today with full intentions of demanding that she REMOVE THIS BABY FROM MY BODY, SO HELP ME GOD! I even came armed with a mental checklist of reasons: *My blood pressure has been … Continue reading →

Today I discovered that one of the houses nearest ours is for sale. And I want YOU to buy it. You, who are a really fun, 30-something couple possessing 1 baby and 1 toddler, complete with stay-at-home mom and in … Continue reading →

When my doctor told me that I need to take it as easy as possible at home, I bet she didn’t have this in mind… Last week, Jim is just wrapping up bath time with Bastien. I am busy downstairs … Continue reading →

This is a conversation, between Bastien (20 months) and cousin Hannah (22 months), transcribed as best as possible by his parents: Hannah: Bastien. Bastien: … Hannah: Bastien, Bastien! Bastien: … Hannah: What did you do today? Bastien: Woof? Meow. Phbbbbt. … Continue reading →