Before I begin my Father’s Day crafts for the craft impaired, there are 2 things you should know: 1. There is an actual gift DIY post over on the OKC Moms Blog today that has 2 really awesome gift ideas if you are into all things DIY. 2. I’m part of the TODAY parenting team and they featured a little blurb of something I submitted to them recently.  And hey, when it comes to the TODAY show you’re allowed to get excited… Read more »

Isn’t it a rule that life is supposed to slow down in the summer? I’m pretty sure that’s carved in stone somewhere. The 11th commandment at the very least. Apparently that memo was MISSED when it came to life letting up as the weather heats up when applied to my family. Instead in the last 2 weeks we have: Celebrated a 30th birthday (mine) at yet another visit to the ENT (for G) Celebrated an anniversary (2 years!) Worked like… Read more »

As G grows older, I’m finding myself more and more clinging to glimpses. Who she was. Who she will be. And I love these glimpses – they are such a big part of really knowing her.  Noticing them takes careful observation, like catching the early morning sunbeams.  But oh, they are lovely. And so worth soaking in. During babyhood, it was glimpses of who she would be.  These come in little snapshots, flashes of light that are gone as quickly as… Read more »