Monthly Archives: May 2011

Ben started his bar prep class last week. He’s mostly watching the lectures, etc, in his office in the mornings and working in the afternoons. I don’t envy him this time, even a little, but this is (hopefully!) a once … Continue reading →

Conversation had in my bed this morning: Nora, whispering, “Dadadadadada.” Nora, slightly louder and wiggling closer to sleeping Ben, “Dadadadadada!” Ben, “Okay, Nora, come sit with me. You can watch breakfast from over here.” turns to me and says, “That’s … Continue reading →

On a lighter note: One of my tiny darling’s nicknames for awhile now has been “the daddy stalker.” She is so infatuated with Ben, it’s hilarious! She has recently also become quite curious about the animals, especially as seen above, … Continue reading →

First off, I’d like everyone out-of-state to know that we are alive, Enid is fine, and we only got a tiny bit of the past two days’ horrific weather. I thought I’d take this opportunity to recount my first experience … Continue reading →

As Nora nears her half birthday, we are pondering solids… Tonight her daddy decided to try out a teensy bite of mashed potatoes… She wasn’t the biggest fan. Daddy apologized profusely, but I still had to wipe them out of … Continue reading →

Happy Friday to all! Norabear met her Uncle Jim for the first time last night She thought his finger was the ultimate teething toy He didn’t seem to mind. Nora is a bit spoiled at my parents’ house (and my … Continue reading →

Well, I’ve had every intention of blogging being a daily habit, but the sweet Nora and I have been down with a nasty tummy bug. Ben graduated from law school on Saturday (hallelujah!!!). I’ve started and stopped writing about that … Continue reading →

I simply love the way kids view the world. I nannied for awhile (which further fueled my insane desire to be a mother), and I felt so honored to be near when a child had a “first” anything, or discovered … Continue reading →

I I have never been more excited, felt more love for my husband and our families, or been more absolutely terrified than the moment I saw this. I remember it so vividly, April Fools Day, 2010, the day my world … Continue reading →

I’m crap at beginnings and endings- my favorite has always been the middle. I’m constantly asking for a happy medium. I love Autumn and Spring, have only had two first kisses and one real breakup. I live in Oklahoma, have … Continue reading →