the BEST LIFE

…can make a difference. “Never underestimate the ability of a small group of committed individuals to change the world; Indeed, they’re the only ones who ever have.” (Margaret Mead)

…I started a new job just last week and I feel like I have already let myself down. I had an oppertunity to stand up for what was right and I let myself down. I let it pass and said absolutely nothing. Here’s the situation. All the ladies (all Christians by the way) and myself chat it up each Friday afternoon as we put all the cribs and baby things  [ Read More ]

…I started a new job just last week and because the Holiday Season is upon us and I am working in a typical workplace in rural America, the co-workers are participating in a Secret Santa gift exchange. They had already drawn names when I began working, so I thought I’d be off the hook…but no…the lady I had replaced (who left for maternity leave early) had a name that I  [ Read More ]

Caedmon and I started school this week…I am working with the babies of teen moms while they are attending classes across the hall and Caedmon is in his own class in the next building. Here's our day in a nutshell… School went well. Caedmon decided to have a blowout diaper for his teachers (two days in a row, actually!), and needed a change in clothes…but other than that, he did  [ Read More ]

Thank you for everything you do for Mommy and Daddy and for me! Thank you for keeping me company when we hang out at your house…thank you for loving me and letting us stay at your house so much, even though I am loud at 4am and no one can sleep! Thank you for being such a good example of giving and sacrificing for those you love, I admire you  [ Read More ]

We went to the doctor…(he slept the whole time except to have a bottle in the waiting room)… Afterwards, we had some Starbucks and went to Wal Mart for a few things…again, he slept the whole time… Then when we got back to Oma and Grandpa Bob's house, we had tummy time…Caedmon started out like this… … and ended up like this… …that would be a roll over people! And  [ Read More ]

Since Daddy is in Ponca City working today and tomorrow while Caedmon and myself are at my parents' in Tulsa, I decided to put up a few blogs about what we are up to…for Daddy…Mommy made cookies… (don't worry, I set some aside to bring home for you…have a big glass of cold milk ready!) and Caedmon slept… (eventful, I know!) more to come…we're headed out on the town…