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Is this heaven? No, it's the antique store. It’s been a few weeks since you last heard from me. I don’t need to ask how most of you are...

Can I just take a moment to say that teenage boys can be super gross? I mean, obviously this varies from kid to kid. But in general,...

There are a few things I have heard many times as Nolan’s mom. “I just don’t know how you do it…” “I don’t think I could handle it…” “He...

I’m distracted this week. Okay, so I’m always distracted (Kirk would be happy to verify that, I’m sure). In fact, by the time I’ve...

Photo by Steines Photography Y’all… We are having a week here at the Bey homestead. It’s the time of year where the days are (finally)...

In a previous post, I mentioned how it’s hard for me to find enough time and energy to support a side hustle. In all honesty, it’s hard...

Here is a close-up picture I took Sunday. See if you can guess what this is: a. Nolan’s first whiskers b. The first visible...

I live under a rock. I’ve said it probably thousands of times… “Do you watch Schitt’s Creek?” “No. I live under a rock.” “Have you been...

I still remember the morning in March 2006 when Cindy went back to work after 12 weeks of maternity leave. It would just be Nolan and I...

Next Tuesday, Kirk and I are speaking to a psychology class at a local university. A friend of ours is the professor, and we’ve spoken...

If there’s one thing I can count on Nolan to be, it’s unpredictable. Several weeks ago, the good folks at Zimpli Kids sent us some of...

Parents of special needs kiddos tend to look out for one another. Have a question or need help with something? Just ask, and chances...

Sick days are tolerable when you’re a kid. Yeah, you’d prefer not to be reaching for a Kleenex every 30 seconds or gagging because you...

Since our last two entries have been pretty heavy, I thought I'd do something a little lighter tonight. I'm also posting tonight instead...

I need a job. You know, like a second job… This parenting stuff is expensive. Or maybe a better job. I guess I don’t know. Can I just be...

I really didn’t feel like writing anything for today. I haven’t felt much like writing for a few days. I’ve even asked myself once or...

Fine. I’m awake. It’s IEP Day. Ugh. Come on, brain— you too, body. We can do this… Coffee. Yes… let’s start there. Which kind of k-cup...

My car is out there somewhere. Let me take another look. There were a couple of moments last Wednesday where I thought about reaching...

After Kirk talked about our first date earlier this week, someone asked to hear my side. I thought it was a super idea, so apparently...

Whew, he made it! I'm glad when I'm wrong. I have what I call “my little voice,” just as Thomas Magnum, Tom Selleck’s character on...