Crocs seem to be everywhere these days. (except at our house, Matt and I just don’t get it) What happens to them when they are worn out or outgrown? Are they just thrown out? I hope not! There is now a recycling option for your used Crocs. Check out Soles United if you have a pair no longer being worn.
I haven’t been in the mood to blog lately. Maybe its the heat, oh wait that is why I don’t want to do the housework. I have some thoughts I have been meaning to blog about, but just haven’t made the time. I will hopefully get them out of my head sometime soon. In the meantime here is a cartoon to keep you entertained:
(1) Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.
(2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
(3) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.
(4) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don’t Do It!
(5) Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to #3 for the meaning of nothing.)
(6) That’s Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That’s okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
(7) Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or Faint. Just say you’re welcome. (I want to add in a clause here – This is true, unless she says “Thanks a lot” – that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say “you’re welcome” … that will bring on a “whatever”).
(8) Whatever: Is a women’s way of saying up yours!
(9) Don’t worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking “What’s wrong?” For the woman’s response refer to #3.
ago today I married the most wonderful man. He is so caring, thoughtful, and amazing. I am thankful to God each and every day for bringing us together (even on the rough days). We have grown up a lot together over the last six years and I truly love the man he is and the one he is becoming. I believe he is becoming a more amazing man and husband every year and I cannot wait to see him become a father, because I believe he will be a super amazing father. I cannot imagine a better man to be by my side during life’s struggles and celebrations. He is my rock. Have I said amazing enough yet? He really is amazing and awesome and wonderful.
I love you Matthew P.
We found out last week that we needed to do another form (power of attorney) to add to our dossier in Ethiopia. Matt and I drove up to the Secretary of State yesterday to get it authenticated and now it will travel to Washington, D.C. to get authenticated by the US State Department and the Ethiopian Embassy. It will not affect our wait time as everyone had to add this to their dossiers.
We also learned yesterday that the sibling group wait times should be expected to be around 12 months. The official wait timeline is still 6 – 12 months, but more likely to happen in the 10 – 12 month range. If you haven’t already guessed the referral date you still have plenty of time.
That is how long it took to dry a load of laundry outside today, less than half the time it would have taken in the dryer.
I came across a new blog the other day and thought I would share. It is written by a mom trying to live a more natural life for the health of her family and the planet. It was great to read her reviews of sippy cups, glass baby bottles, pacifiers and teethers, and toys. She also wrote interesting articles on how going green saves money and raising kids who care about the world around them.
Anyone else have an environmental/parenting blog they would like to share?
Our dossier was shipped off to Ethiopia two months ago today. I must say these last two months have gone by pretty quickly. I hope the rest of our wait goes by this quickly, however long that may be. Continue reading “Two Months Down”
Jodi commented a few weeks back about using Shaklee products. I do use them and I love them. What I love best about them is there is no fragrance. Cleaning supplies with a strong fragrance really bother me, so I was very happy to find Shaklee. Continue reading “Shaklee Products”
As promised here are the before and after pictures of our bedroom. We really love it! We still need to hang up some pictures, but we haven’t painted the frames yet. Continue reading “Our New Bedroom”
I know of a lot of people who don’t like cats because they are supposedly very independent, but I beg to differ. My boys are not independent at all. They might have a few moments of independence but most of the time they MUST be near me. Continue reading “My little helpers”
Apparently I haven’t had much to say lately! I just haven’t felt like blogging much lately, I am sure that will change soon enough and I will be back to boring everyone with the details of our not so fascinating life. Continue reading “Once a week blogging”
