Daddy's Little Pavlovian Dog

It's really neat to see Nora prefer Alan to put her to bed.  It's a relief for me because I'm tired and it's refreshing for Alan because it is a special opportunity for him to feel special--to feel needed.  I tried to put Nora to bed and failed -- Alan came and saved the day today.  It didn't take him long to put her to bed.

When I was fixing Nora dinner, she started making sucking/slurping/smacking noises.  It was hilarious.  And oh so adorable.

I am starting to work on Christmas gifts... hopefully will knock some (most) out this summer before things pick up in the fall.

Also, I've been considering selling items on etsy.  I am a little intimidated by the prospect of being a seller, but intrigued as well.  It sounds like fun, but I am concerned that it will be more trouble than it's worth.  For me, my motivation would be that it's a fun thing to do -- not simply for the money.  If I need to make money, chances are this is not the efficient way to do it!

I've seen people selling paper flowers, and crocheted items.  I'm not an artist in the traditional sense, but I like doodling and some people like those.  Weirdos!

Here is one such doodle.  

Doodle is such a strange word.