Melanie Nicholas

said she looked like a rotisserie chicken ;) Our sweet managed to tear her ACL and meniscus last week, so she is laid up for the next two months after having surgery last Tuesday. She will spend most of her time attached to me on a lead or in her crate so she can’t run, jump or give chase. Squirrels throughout Oklahoma rejoiced!

Someone. Who shall not be named. Ate the Christmas decorations and knocked out half the tree lights. She’s a hazard y’all. A hazard.

Tonight Parker and his friends will take over the yard and the house to celebrate his 16th birthday. I decided to spend a little quiet time in the pool reading before everyone came over. I looked down and saw this leaf floating by me, with a perfect drop of water on top. It was beautiful and unexpected. A lot like motherhood. A lot like my son. I can’t believe he is 16 tomorrow, my Christmas miracle. He is so smart and kind, steady. He is a good friend and a great brother. Handsome and funny and always helpful. I still can’t believe he is ours. Happy birthday not-so-Little Son, you are a wonder. Hope this is a great year for you.