Greetings from Tulsa!

In case some of you missed it, Chris and I are now residing in Tulsa, Okla. I can't complain; it's nice here. Our new home is not near as far from Carthage as some of my friends have gone, but it's still far enough for me.

Here on 31st Street, Chris and I are living in an apartment on the second floor with a lovely view of the residents' pool. Honestly, it's well kept and has a modern look. The landscaping is nice, but let me fill you in on something us country folk didn't know at first. The grass is for the four-legged residents and their necessities.

In addition to a new home, new area and new activities, there are two new faces with Chris and me. Two very good friends, Amber and her daughter Kaylee, are currently living with us. They have lived in Tulsa for a while and due to some personal matters, they are now temporarly living with us. I am so happy they are here since Chris works nights with his flight career. It's not only helpful, it's nice to not be alone in a new place.
Kaylee is 4, about to go on 5, and life is never dull. Hannah Montana is the craze among younsters today ... and my little roommate knows all about it. Her birthday is coming up, and I hear her telling her realitives over the phone what's on her wish list.

"I want Hannah Montana swim suit, Hannah Montana purse, Hannah Montana shoes like my size, and a guitar ... and a microphone. And a penguin!" she said one night.

This girl has stolen my heart because she's such a hoot. We've become buddies, and I think this relationship between us is wonderful for everyone involved. Growing up, I was never really around someone much younger than me. Sure I had cousins a couple years younger than me, but I was never around babies or those under five for long. With this in mind, and the fact that I'm a fairly new wife, I'm concerned about what kind of mom I would be someday.

I don't know if all young wives think of this way, but I'm concerned for possible future little "Hainlets" (as a friend of the family called them). Will I be too soft? Will I be too hard? Will have any clue as what I'm doing? With my luck they'll turn out just like I was, which was extreamly outgoing, persistant and too friendly ... wait, some would still describe me that way. Now that I've voiced these concerns, let me set something straight. I AM NOT EXPECTING. I'm just thinking about it which, last time I checked, wasn't a crime.

To all young wives out there, it's my opinion that we don't rush anything. If you grew up or lived among those much younger than you, you're already up one on me. Who knows, you might be ready to have kids early. I'm not scared to have them, but I feel after living with Kaylee I'll feel more comfortable with the idea.