They're Here!
ON (Oldest Niece) & GN (Great Niece) arrived today. To stay for a MONTH!!! GN was a little overwhelmed. But I got down on the floor and she crawled toward me. She liked when I blew bubbles outside....
View Articlejust keep swimming
That's what they did Nef & GN began swimming lessons today ... ~ 1230 miles apart It appears they both loved the water
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GN and I snuck in a few minutes of bubble blowing before her dinner Last time she kept a keen eye on the bubbles until they popped Toward the end of the session she stuck her hand into the bottle Today...
View ArticleHere and Back Again
*sad* They just left :( It's dark outside at 5 am Sweet moments from my 3 year old Nef included: - Nef adored GN. He would envelope her in hugs often. She would smile. She adored him back. - While we...
View ArticleGot it covered
Me (to nef): Dadan is having problems with animals getting in his fig tree. Nef (who is currently 1/2 a continent away): I will come tomorrow. Don't worry!
View Articleover the weekend
Nef crunched down on a praline. Immediately he gave it back. Said it was stinging (in his mouth). Benadryl was immediately administered. Visited the dr on Monday. Nef had to be brave - they took 2...
View Articleskyped tonight
Nef: Stacy, I WANT to COME back! His mom said that he says at least 3 times a day "I want to come back" or "Stacy wants me to come back" It's true. LN stayed awake long enough to give us a grin behind...
View Articlephoto sent to phone this morning
of a smiling BIG boy holding his blue bag his first day of pre-school Bro said Nef was excited He walked right in and found his name above the hook and hung up his bag My nef is only 3 but he's getting...
View ArticleIt's Time To Write Another Book
These days, my Nef's standard greeting when we skype is...I WANT TO COME BACK!
View ArticleMy Nef IS Special
From my SIL's FB on August 12 Working on preschool homework: SIL: one thing that makes me very special is... Nef: ... magic
View ArticleSmall Joys from the past month
I gave our Pal group some homework. Write down something that made you smile each day until our next party. I think I skipped two days. The next Pal party is SEPT 21. 6 days to go. These were my small...
View Articlefun with Skype
Yesterday Me: I'm getting on an airplane and going to see YN Nef: I want to go an airplane with you Today We were discussing a Thomas Kinkaid puzzle of Cinderella's castle Nef: Did you finish it? Me:...
View Articletonight we skype
Nef sang his Exodus song with vigor (Pharoah said NO!) Me: I'm going to come see YOU for Violet's birthday! Nef: I'm going to come see YOU for Thanksgiving! HURRAH!
View ArticleInformation overload
I just read a blog about how texting is killing teen relationships. no allure. no wonder. no time away -- because they are ALWAYS connected. Assumptions are made about what the other person thinks when...
View ArticleExchange (something like this)
Nef: Let me see your puzzle (run off to get the Thomas Kincade puzzle of Disneyworld's Magic Kingdom Castle) Nef: What's that? Me: Mickey's house Nef: You go in there? Me: Yes, I had lunch with the...
View ArticleDear Santa Poem 2014
I just realized something .... I haven't written my "Dear Santa" poem this year Any last minute requests?
View Articleon facetime (skype)
LN (littlest niece) can say Dadan and Marmie Nef: Stacy, I want to come to Texas Me: Me too! Me: I don't have my best taster, spoon licker and baker Nef (concuring): I made everything for you. LN &...
View ArticleNef's dilemma
Mama: Here put these on. *Hands Nef pants with a buckle. This is a first for him." Nef: I can't. They're locked. The boy has a point.
View ArticleArrival
Nef saw my parents after they landed. What was the first thing he said? Nef: Where's Stacy? I love that boy :)
View ArticleConversation
Me: So, you're turning fifteen. Nef: (chortle) No. Four. Me: Do you want me to come for your birthday? Nef: I want EVERYONE in Texas to come for my birthday. Well said ;)
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