I had so much fun last night with the girls. It has been since Relay in June that Cara, Monica, Sandi and I had all had a chance to hang out together. I miss them when I don’t get to see them. The bonus is we will all see each other on Saturday as well at Monica’s Bunco fundraiser! Her Bunco fundraiser is a blast every year! I can’t wait for Saturday.
Before meeting the girls at BJ’s I stopped by the Bare Minerals store at the mall. I can’t tell you how excited I am that they have a store and I can go in and try colors out before buying them. Even though you can return things ordered through Sephora it is still a hassle I don’t like dealing with! Now I can buy by favorite make-up in person. I had fun picking out new lip gloss last night. Next I am making an appointment to learn what to do with all the eye shadow colors I have and possible add to my color collection. I can do some serious damage in that store!
Today – I am thankful that Mark has found a way for him to do his work out and me to do mine while juggling only having one care. I really didn’t want to miss Zumba tonight with my favorite instructor. It will be my last Thursday night Zumba class until February due to Dodgeball.
Adoption – I spend a lot of time wondering who the birthmother will be that we match with and what she will be like. Will she be a HS girl who is not ready to be a Mom, a single woman who does not want or is not ready to have children, will she know who the father is, will she be a crime victim, what will her ethnicity be, will she want to hold the baby after she is born, will she want to see us at the hospital, how much contact if any will she want after the baby is home with us, will I be able to relate to her, will I resent having to send photos/letter or will she be someone I enjoy staying in touch with, will she want to visit at some point, and the list goes on and on. I wonder how much any of these factors will impact us and Sky, especially as she gets older and wants to know specific details about her birthmother and the situation.
The agency has repeatedly told us that whomever we match with will most likely have a much different social, economical, and moral background than we do and that it will take effort on our part to relate to her. Ultimately it’s less about what kind of person she is and more about what kind of person I am. The only person I have control over in the situation is myself. I pray for the wisdom to open my heart and treat her with compassion, kindness and respect.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Clutch Drama
My car saga continues. I thought that after 2 months of being in the shop, and two clutches it would be fixed. But no, it has gone out again. Mark and I were driving home last night and heard a loud popping sound as I clutched. I could barely get the car to shift gears, but finally made it home. We dropped it off at the transmission place this morning on the way to work and am waiting to see what they say.
I felt bad for Mark last night because by the time I got home I was so PO’d I wanted to break something. I am so sick of car issues. From little things like the glove box not latching, the mirror cover on the passenger visor breaking off, to the clutch giving me months and months of problems. I have really had it with the car. I understand that we can’t really afford another car payment right now, but I actually think I hate my car. Maybe it can tell how I feel and is paying me back. Oh I forgot the driver seat is broke to. It slides back and forth while I’m driving. It’s like after 7 years the car has decided it is done and is going to fall apart one agonizing (and expensive) piece at a time.
The good thing about last night was the Lakewood Relay For Life Kick-Off. It was great! There seems to be a lot of support from the youth and the local community. I was really impressed that some of their top sponsors were there and when they were going over the spots on LT that need filled two people raised their hands and volunteered right in the middle of the meeting! I have never seen that happen at a Kick-Off before. Lakewood also organizes great event wide fundraisers that every team can participate in and raise money for their teams. I’m really looking forward to being part of an event that works together like that. It really has a cozy community feel to it and I didn’t realize I missed that until I saw it in action last night.
I admit it is a much different feeling sitting in the audience rather than being on stage running the show, but I liked it! It was a little hard to not want to volunteer to help out, but I also am really looking forward to a year off to just enjoy being at Relay. It is going to be so nice to be able to actually spend time at Relay with Mark, and the rest of my Family and Friends. The last 4 years I was always so busy that it was a quick Hi in passing and that was about it. I am looking forward to having a tent site again and decorating it, and being part of the crazy laps, and taking time to support the food vendors and eat lunch! And, maybe, just maybe I will actually get to sleep at night! Oh to have the life of a Team Captain again!
Today – I am so looking forward to dinner with Monica, Sandi, and Cara! I miss my friends and can’t wait to spend time catching up and having a drink or two or three…
Adoption – I heard from Michelle that the shower location is almost secure. It feels strange to know she is doing all this work for my shower, I feel like I should be helping, but I have been assured I don’t have to do anything other than show up and open presents. Although, I’m happy to help is she needs/wants it. Anyway, I’m excited to hear where it’s going to be held!
I felt bad for Mark last night because by the time I got home I was so PO’d I wanted to break something. I am so sick of car issues. From little things like the glove box not latching, the mirror cover on the passenger visor breaking off, to the clutch giving me months and months of problems. I have really had it with the car. I understand that we can’t really afford another car payment right now, but I actually think I hate my car. Maybe it can tell how I feel and is paying me back. Oh I forgot the driver seat is broke to. It slides back and forth while I’m driving. It’s like after 7 years the car has decided it is done and is going to fall apart one agonizing (and expensive) piece at a time.
The good thing about last night was the Lakewood Relay For Life Kick-Off. It was great! There seems to be a lot of support from the youth and the local community. I was really impressed that some of their top sponsors were there and when they were going over the spots on LT that need filled two people raised their hands and volunteered right in the middle of the meeting! I have never seen that happen at a Kick-Off before. Lakewood also organizes great event wide fundraisers that every team can participate in and raise money for their teams. I’m really looking forward to being part of an event that works together like that. It really has a cozy community feel to it and I didn’t realize I missed that until I saw it in action last night.
I admit it is a much different feeling sitting in the audience rather than being on stage running the show, but I liked it! It was a little hard to not want to volunteer to help out, but I also am really looking forward to a year off to just enjoy being at Relay. It is going to be so nice to be able to actually spend time at Relay with Mark, and the rest of my Family and Friends. The last 4 years I was always so busy that it was a quick Hi in passing and that was about it. I am looking forward to having a tent site again and decorating it, and being part of the crazy laps, and taking time to support the food vendors and eat lunch! And, maybe, just maybe I will actually get to sleep at night! Oh to have the life of a Team Captain again!
Today – I am so looking forward to dinner with Monica, Sandi, and Cara! I miss my friends and can’t wait to spend time catching up and having a drink or two or three…
Adoption – I heard from Michelle that the shower location is almost secure. It feels strange to know she is doing all this work for my shower, I feel like I should be helping, but I have been assured I don’t have to do anything other than show up and open presents. Although, I’m happy to help is she needs/wants it. Anyway, I’m excited to hear where it’s going to be held!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Working Out
I have to say I love being able to work out. I really missed my regular visits to the gym last year and am thankful I have the time for regular workouts again!
I have a schedule now that I love and am able to maintain. Part of what makes it so easy is Zumba class. I love the class and the hour seems to be over before it starts. When I first started Zumba I was so bad. I am for sure a white girl, but after a few months I know most of the steps and can pick up the ones I don’t know pretty easy. And, I have learned how to pump it. It has taken multiple instructors showing me in slow motion, but I finally have it down. Wow is it good for your abs! My hips can still use a little flavor, but that will come with time…at least I hope.
I have discovered the benefits of getting up early on Saturday, going to Zumba first thing and starting my day off with an hour of working out. I have so much more energy and sleep better at night. I get more done because I’m getting out of bed before 10 or 11!
The other thing I love about working out is the nights that Mark and I do cardio and core training together. (Ok, we have only been able to make this happen once so far, but I really did enjoy it and can’t wait for next week when we don’t have other things interrupting our workout!) I like being able to spend gym time with him. It’s another side of him that I get to know and I love it. He is good at instructing and pointing out what I need to do different. He is the master at core workouts!
I think the time I most appreciate my body and how it was created is at the gym. I can push it as hard as I want to and it keeps up. I feel my best when I’m working out and am able to challenge myself to try new workouts and trust that I can get through it no matter how difficult it may be. I truly appreciate how much better my mind and body are when I work at being fit!
Today – We have the Lakewood Relay For Life Kick-Off tonight! I’m so excited to meet new Relay peeps, learn the ropes for a new event, and interact with a new Leadership Team!
Adoption - I must stop reading baby books! I keep thinking I’m educating myself, but I’m getting a little overwhelmed with how difficult things that seem like they should be simple can be (seriously I may have to create a wall sized chart to keep track of feeding/naptime/and number of wet and solid diapers!), and if we don’t have a baby until a year from now I’m going to forget all the good info I have learned. I think it’s time to take a break!
I have a schedule now that I love and am able to maintain. Part of what makes it so easy is Zumba class. I love the class and the hour seems to be over before it starts. When I first started Zumba I was so bad. I am for sure a white girl, but after a few months I know most of the steps and can pick up the ones I don’t know pretty easy. And, I have learned how to pump it. It has taken multiple instructors showing me in slow motion, but I finally have it down. Wow is it good for your abs! My hips can still use a little flavor, but that will come with time…at least I hope.
I have discovered the benefits of getting up early on Saturday, going to Zumba first thing and starting my day off with an hour of working out. I have so much more energy and sleep better at night. I get more done because I’m getting out of bed before 10 or 11!
The other thing I love about working out is the nights that Mark and I do cardio and core training together. (Ok, we have only been able to make this happen once so far, but I really did enjoy it and can’t wait for next week when we don’t have other things interrupting our workout!) I like being able to spend gym time with him. It’s another side of him that I get to know and I love it. He is good at instructing and pointing out what I need to do different. He is the master at core workouts!
I think the time I most appreciate my body and how it was created is at the gym. I can push it as hard as I want to and it keeps up. I feel my best when I’m working out and am able to challenge myself to try new workouts and trust that I can get through it no matter how difficult it may be. I truly appreciate how much better my mind and body are when I work at being fit!
Today – We have the Lakewood Relay For Life Kick-Off tonight! I’m so excited to meet new Relay peeps, learn the ropes for a new event, and interact with a new Leadership Team!
Adoption - I must stop reading baby books! I keep thinking I’m educating myself, but I’m getting a little overwhelmed with how difficult things that seem like they should be simple can be (seriously I may have to create a wall sized chart to keep track of feeding/naptime/and number of wet and solid diapers!), and if we don’t have a baby until a year from now I’m going to forget all the good info I have learned. I think it’s time to take a break!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Monday...
I don't know that I'm ready for winter weather. I find myself really wishing I was somewhere sunny right now. Considering we have not had much rain yet this winter I shouldn't feel this way already, but I'm really craving some sun today.
It doesn't help that today was a crap day. It started out great, but once it started turning it just kept going and going. So ready to be done and start over tomorrow.
Today - I'm glad I get to go to the Y and do Zumba class. That will make me feel better! Plus I think we have enough left overs that I won't have to cook tonight...I need to just go home and chill!
Adoption - One of Mark's co-workers gave us a huge bag of baby cloths! I had so much fun going through all the outfits and can't wait for the carpet to go in so we can finish the nursery and I can start putting stuff away in the closet!
It doesn't help that today was a crap day. It started out great, but once it started turning it just kept going and going. So ready to be done and start over tomorrow.
Today - I'm glad I get to go to the Y and do Zumba class. That will make me feel better! Plus I think we have enough left overs that I won't have to cook tonight...I need to just go home and chill!
Adoption - One of Mark's co-workers gave us a huge bag of baby cloths! I had so much fun going through all the outfits and can't wait for the carpet to go in so we can finish the nursery and I can start putting stuff away in the closet!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Football Sunday
My favorite day of the week is Football Sunday! I love getting up and making Mark and I "morning after" breakfast (usually the breakfast I make the morning after a party and/or lots of drinking, but we don't party like that often so have started making it Sunday mornings as well), lingering over coffee, not showering, and lounging in PJ's all day.
Today we shared Football Sunday with a few close friends and it was a lot of fun. I still didn't take a shower, but I did put some real cloths on at least. Sadly the Steelers and the Hawks lost so no one was happy with the games today. :(
Today - I enjoyed custom Steelers and Hawks M&M's. They look great!
Adoption - I realized that with a little one in the house the days of sitting on the couch watching TV all day will be over. I will at least have to take diaper and bottle breaks. But, she will be a Football fan and an even bigger Steelers fan!
Today we shared Football Sunday with a few close friends and it was a lot of fun. I still didn't take a shower, but I did put some real cloths on at least. Sadly the Steelers and the Hawks lost so no one was happy with the games today. :(
Today - I enjoyed custom Steelers and Hawks M&M's. They look great!
Adoption - I realized that with a little one in the house the days of sitting on the couch watching TV all day will be over. I will at least have to take diaper and bottle breaks. But, she will be a Football fan and an even bigger Steelers fan!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
What's Up?
I spent almost all day running around town taking care of errands and grocery shopping. What I couldn't get over was how crowded every store was. It took forever at Costco and it was like playing bumper karts at Fred Meyer. I was dodging people left and right and read a whole magazine while I was waiting in line to check out! It feels like the week before Christmas out there!
I did manage to score some great work out cloths! I have decided that my yoga pants are the most comfortable thing ever and I wish I could wear them all day every day.
I was so tired by the time I got home it was all I could do to muster the energy to make dinner! Not only did I make meatloaf to dinner I managed to make Mark some gluten free Betty Crocker brownies and they are really good! I'm glad Mark likes them.
Last night Mark and I wen to The Saint in Seattle for dinner and drinks with Bob and Michelle. Talk about the best Tequila cocktails I have ever had! Not only were the drinks good but the food was amazing. This place is tiny, maybe 10 tables tops, but the service was great and the food was amazing!
Today - I was so glad to walk in my front door! After being out and about with the masses coming home was the best thing ever!
Adoption - I got Sky a classic Winnie the Pooh stocking for her first Christmas. It was too cute not to get it for her and it says My First Christmas. I can't wait until our first Christmas with our daughter!
I did manage to score some great work out cloths! I have decided that my yoga pants are the most comfortable thing ever and I wish I could wear them all day every day.
I was so tired by the time I got home it was all I could do to muster the energy to make dinner! Not only did I make meatloaf to dinner I managed to make Mark some gluten free Betty Crocker brownies and they are really good! I'm glad Mark likes them.
Last night Mark and I wen to The Saint in Seattle for dinner and drinks with Bob and Michelle. Talk about the best Tequila cocktails I have ever had! Not only were the drinks good but the food was amazing. This place is tiny, maybe 10 tables tops, but the service was great and the food was amazing!
Today - I was so glad to walk in my front door! After being out and about with the masses coming home was the best thing ever!
Adoption - I got Sky a classic Winnie the Pooh stocking for her first Christmas. It was too cute not to get it for her and it says My First Christmas. I can't wait until our first Christmas with our daughter!
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