The Secret to my Success.

I have had several people ask me how I am juggling all of my current responsibilities so well. Fellow mothers shake their head in bewilderment, and my law school peers drop their jaws when they find out I'm a mommy of two babies. Everyone seems to be so shocked that I'm holding it all together. So, I guess It's time to reveal my cards. The jig is up, here is the secret to my success.



Jeremy Stogner
How do I love thee, let me count the ways...........................................

* Our beautiful children.
* You give so much and ask for so little.
* You have believed in me and supported me from day one.
* You work so hard to provide everything we need and want.
* The way you look at Milania and melt.
* Your height, your physique, I could go on but you get the idea ;)
* The way you hold me when I cry.
* How you took care of my mother in her last days of life.
* How you still look after and care for my father as if he is your own.
* You hold my feet to the fire when I am contradicting myself.
* You don't let me use my "lawyering skills" on you.
* How adventurous you are, you always have been so spontaneous and I love that.
* You randomly bring home flowers "just because".
* You still made me feel attractive even when I was 39 weeks pregnant and huge.
* You don't give a damn what anyone thinks.
* You are wise enough to let small things go, even when I am not.
* You put your foot down on really important things and refuse to budge.
* You push me to stand up for myself even when I'm afraid too.
* I love that you clean out my car for me.
* Every time I get in the car after you, it is always on the Christian radio channel.
* I love it that after you take the trash out you forget to put another bag in. :)
* Deep down inside you are just a little boy who wants to play in the dirt.
* I love your mind. :) You are so intelligent and always looking to better yourself.
* You make "nerdy chic" look good!
* I love that you are into in my law school stuff even though it isn't "your thing"
* I love that your socks never match and that you like to do the dishes.

Really I could go on and on and on and I'm sure any readers of this blog are on the verge of upchuck so I'll finish by saying this, you are amazing and I can't imagine where I'd be without you.

I love you,

Wifeypoo

Stogner Update

I realize it has been quite a while since I have updated my blog. So much has happened lately I'm not really sure where to begin. So, Ill start with the kids......

My lastest clone Milania is doing spectacular! She started sleeping through the night at three weeks old and hasn't looked back. She is the lovliest little thing I have ever laid eyes on. I'm not just saying that because she looks like me, well maybe a little.... :D
Her hair is a light golden brown and her eyes are a steel grey/blue. Her complexion is rosy and she loves to grin, laugh, and snuggle. I don't think I could have asked for a sweeter baby. She is truly a blessing.



Eian is your typical almost three year old. He has mastered the cupid shuffle and created his own dance version of "ice ice baby."
"I do it" is now a staple phrase in our household. He likes to run, scream, jump, whisper secrets, and ride bicycles. He is expecially fond of the attachment Jeremy bought to put on my bike. It allows him to ride tandem with me on the front of the bike and "go fast".





Today we took him to the Science Museum for the first time in a year or so and he ran Jeremy and I completely ragged roaming through the caves. We learned about soundwaves, aerodynamics, oh... and gravity the hard way with a couple of falls. :D

I am currently planning his third birthday which will take place in early November. Expect it to be completely rediculous and over the top. Hea, how many times do you turn 3? I also have it on good authority that a very special guest will be making an appearance. Be looking for your invitation mid Oct.

So, on to the serious stuff. Law school is rough but not impossible. The hardest part thus far is the commute. All in all it is about a 2 1/2 hour round trip for me to attend each class. The subject matter is difficult but interesting. My classmates are dynamic and come from very different backgrounds, this makes for a interesting mix of personalities. So far, there has not been a real "debate" break out in class. However, I feel that the nice guy acts will not hold out for long. I'm looking forward to seeing the masks come off and who the bulldogs are going to be.

Jeremy is really making all of my friends husbands look bad! He is superdad/ hubby through the week and is still holding down a full time job on the weekends..... oh and in his spare time he is fully planning his retirement which he intends on taking in approximately three years.
(When I start making the big bucks)
Of course we have our ups and downs, all marriages do. But, I can safely say I still consider him my best friend, greatest ally, and the best thing to ever happen to me.

Ok family, friends, fans, and all my stalkers.....
I love ya!

Until next time.

LaD

Babymoon in paradise

We are finally home!! The trip was amazing and exactly what we needed. At first I wasn't sure if we were going to be able to relax, but after a day or two I realized it was exactly what the doctor ordered.

The debarkation process was long but not as horrible as I had anticipated. Eian kept us pretty entertained for the most part!



Once we arrived on the ship we were led to the lido deck where we were greeted by jazzy island music and yummy food. Once we finished there we were guided to our room to find this little guy along with all of the amenities needed to completely feel pampered!




The first evening and full day were spent at sea. We spent most of the time roaming around the ship and exploring all of the restaurants and activities. They had basically everything you could think of from gourmet restaurants to cigar bars to an arcade. I think you can deduce where Jeremy and Eian wanted to go.


The first island we landed on was absolutely breathtaking! I'm not sure if it was the crystal clear blue water or the slap your mom cheap prices of EVERYTHING! But I was like a kid in a candy store! Everything that was for sale was NEGOTIABLE! Meaning you pay what you want basically! I was in heaven! Eian and Jeremy had a decent time too. :)




I definitely enjoyed experiencing the culture and different food. (hea I'm prego!)
I think Eian may have too!




One thing that I noticed was a difference in the men there. They are VERY open about admiring the female form and were not shy about throwing in a sexual innuendo ( or ten) At one point I was considering buying a dress at the market. When I asked the price the vendor responded without hesitance "Don't worry about money beautiful lady, daddy will pay" -While shooting a wink at Jeremy. Needless to say I didn't buy the dress. But I did manage to come up with a couple of daddy jokes just to jab at Jeremy for the duration of the trip. :D

Overall, the trip was amazing. The tiny cabin worked perfectly and I was suprised to see how quickly we all adapted to such small living quarters. The cabin was 400 sq ft, if that. I guess it just goes to show that surroundings don't matter when you are in good company! Of course island hopping didn't hurt either! Until next time my lovies.

LaD

My grown up Christmas List!

Jeremy keeps asking me what I want for Christmas. I haven't been very helpful with my wishy washy answers, so here ya go darling. Something concrete, although probably not as helpful as you'd like!

#1 I would love to find out the gender of our baby by Christmas!
Call your people and lets make that happen!

#2 I wish that Eian would actually get into opening his presents and get excited Christmas morning!

#3 Something concrete??? Hmm I have always liked the Mother's Jewelry. I think It would be pretty to get all of our birthstones (Jeremy, mine, Eian's, and new baby's) set into a necklace. All of the colors are different so it would be pretty and colorful... P.S. Jeremy if you are going to attempt this, contact Rada or Brent for pointers! :)

#4 It would be so nice to put this baby weight gain to a stop...I know it's necessary, but it isn't fun!

#5 I can't believe I didn't put this first! But I would certainly love for Santa to bring me an acceptance letter from the law school of my choice!

#6 I just wish for just a day that I had my old, spitfire, ni ni back and that she wouldn't be in constant pain.

#7 Tickets to Kathy Griffin's show in Tulsa in January followed by a trip to Paula Deens restaurant....ahhh fat girl heaven! Wait dosen't that contradict #4???

#8 A massage from Mike at Chrysalis. Nuff said.

#9 To see my grandpa lay an old hollywood style kiss on my grandmother like he used to when I was a kid.

#10 Lastly, I just want to be with my family on Christmas, have a good meal, and a decent nights sleep!

Oh Christmas Tree... oh Christmas Tree...How you drive me crazy!

Ok, so it's that time of year again, and this will be our first Christmas in the new house so you know we are going to do it big. I will expecially go overboard with the decor and food... whats new? Jeremy refuses to let me do anything Christmas wise until the day after Thanksgiving. :( I know, rude isnt it.... anyways here are my ideas for a fantastic Christmas decoring experience. :D


Decor wise, I'm definately going to go overboard with a huge fantabulous wreath! Here are a couple of my inspiration pictures.







Of course I'll be putting my own Ladonics on these to make them my own. Now on to the table settings....









I love love love Christmas! Have I mentioned that??? I'll post at a later date with my actual decor photos! Love you guys. Tootles until later!

If it ain't Baroque, fix it.

Ok, so I'm finding myself completely without suitable clothing. I'm literally down to my gym clothes and jammies. Whoever said that maternity clothes are optional are full of it. So, if there is such a thing as pregnant chic I'm going to master it. And hopefully find a few things I can even wear after! I've done a little bit of research and this is what I've come up with. The only downside is that most places like Old Navy and Gap only carry maternity online. So getting the right size can be a guessing game.
So here is what I've found....


Pair with leggings, flats and hoops. Finito!
Victoria's Secret $59.50


Crochet trim Super cute and feminine. Perfect for exotic girls.
Gap Maternity $49.50



Denim utility tunic. LOVE THIS!
Gap Maternity $49.50



Delish Dolman sleeve sweater
Gap Maternity $54.50




Of course the classic back- tie crossover is a must for day to day.
Old Navy Maternity $25.95


I can't do without my gym jammies! I love love love Victoria's secret Pink sets.
Victoria's secret $89.90 for hoodie $29.99 for matching pants

Today is the first day of the rest of my life.....at least I think thats how it goes....

For the past 3 weeks I have been attending a intensive LSAT prep course in Little Rock that has taken up quite a bit of my time. After the 4th class I began questioning myself, asking "Why am I doing this"? "Is this really truly what I want to do with my life"? I honestly had to take a day to think and reevaluate things. There is alot of money, time, and energy at stake, I had better be darn sure I'm not wasting any of it.

Upon hearing about my doubtful revelation, Jeremy promptly pushed me out the door saying,
"You need time to think". So here I am, keys in hand and sitting in the car. I don't even know what "alone time" is anymore. I could not for the life of me figure out what to do. I began driving and ended up at the gym... lol yes I know, but I needed to get in my workout anyway.
So I hopped on the elliptical hoping to come to some sort of a epiphany while blasting Rihanna in my ear. And who walks in? The very person who has mentored me in everything according to law thus far. Now that is fate!!!

He is a very busy attorney, so we don't get to speak as often as we would like. It's one of those "tag-your-it" friendships. But I have always regarded him as a father- figure type. And he truly is one of the most brilliant men I've ever met.

So...back to the story. He sees me and hops on the elliptical beside me with a casual "Hi Jeanny, why don't you ever clean out your voicemail"? I give a slight grin and make some candid remark about how that is the pot calling the kettle black.... over the next 45 minutes we proceed to have a very insightful yet casual conversation about my possible career in law while remarking how ridiculous Fox news has become.

After bidding him goodbye, I walk back out to my car and drive back home. I have come to the conclusion that it IS worth it. If I can have the same impact on someone else that my mentor has had on me, that alone would be enough. I'm not really sure what made me have a momentary change of heart....I guess maybe I had a moment of laziness? Self-doubt? I'm really not sure. But I do know that anything worth having is worth working hard for.

Honestly, up until now. I have only been 70% into it. Now that I have made my mind up I'm in it 110%. I have decided to make a couple of changes to ensure successful admission. One of them being my LSAT test date. I had originally set my test date for October the 9th. I have now extended it for the December testing. By changing this I will be allowing myself more time to be adequately prepared.

Anyone that knows me well knows how uncompromising I can be....in this case that trait will be most benefiting....

Until next time my loves, wish me luck......

Hello Baylor Law, I hope you are ready for me.