We took a little trip to the Haitian Consultate in New York today, because we needed a piece of paper "certified" to send to Haiti. We usually do this stuff by mail, but we thought this would save time and a little postage.The experience at the Haitian Consulate was classic. It was like a little slice of Haiti, right in New York City. When we arrived, there was a glass cubicle with three receptions sitting in it. They were all watching the tv in the waiting room, and the glass room seemed pretty . . .
I Don’t Miss This
This is the injection my husband had to give me EVERY NIGHT of my first trimester. I am just fine with this pain in my rear being over and done with. . . .
We’re having a . . .
GIRL!!I am so excited. I was really, really hoping for a girl. Otherwise, we were going to have some space issues with three boys in one room! I have an ultrasound scheduled for December, but I just couldn't wait to find out. So I called one of those strip-mall ultrasound places this afternoon, and they got me in at 6:30pm! We took the kids in their pj's and watched our little girl doing sommersaults on the screen. It was so cute. Until the tech announced it was a girl -- Jafta was NOT pleased. . . .
New York Highs and Lows
Highlights:Getting to see In The Heights, and acting like a crazed fan meeting the writer/star after the showWalking around the shops in SohoEating gelato every daySeeing our favorite waiter at Pelligrino's in Little ItalyRemeniscing about past trips with Halli's, Monroes, Blakeys, Sharmans, Chad, Heather, and Isaac. Wish you were with us!Seeing the fall leavesMeeting new friends (JJ and Rachel, let's hang soon)Getting a break from the kidsReading a book and taking naps, both in one dayAlone . . .
Best Buddies
We're home. We had a great trip. I've gots pictures and stories to post, but for now I'm gonna focus on reconnecting with my little cuties, who I missed like crazy while I was gone. I think they missed me too . . . but they sure had a fun time while we were gone. They couldn't stop talking about ice cream with Grandma and Grandpa and their slumber party with cousin Tanner.I love how close my kids are becoming, and it seems like they were just happy to be together and be with family this . . .
I Heart New York
Mark and I are in the Big Apple for a much needed getaway. We are having a blast. Some highlights from today:sleeping inlunch in Little Italygelatolaughing at crazy people on the subwayreading in bedwatching Noggin-free tv with my hubbieTimes Square at nightcrisp fall weather and changing leaveshalf-price tickets to Spring Awakeningdecaf espresso . . .
Fear Not
It's election night. Facebook is abuzz with people leaving their commentary on Obama's win, and here are some quotes from friends who were obviously looking for a different outcome:"I am moving out of the country""I am about to drive off a cliff""Come quickly, Lord Jesus""I feel like the floodgates of war have just been unlocked""I am buying a gun tomorrow""I hope American doesn't implode""I am fearful of things to come"Oh boy.Sorry to call you out, my dear Facebook friends. I'm sure you didn't . . .
Can We Still Be Pro-Life on November 5th?
It's an election year, and passions and opinions about the abortion debate are at an all-time high. People are extremely vocal about their views on protecting the unborn. In fact, it seems to be, for many, the single-most important factor in deciding who to vote for.I am pro-life, and I think all this conviction is great. But I wonder what it will look like on November 5th? Will we be as "pro-life" once the vote is cast? Where will all this energy go? Once the pro-life political email forwards . . .
Missed Opportunities at Halloween
Turns out I could have been passing out voting information to unsuspecting children at Halloween! The folks at Yes on Prop 8 are giving me lots of reasons to regret philosophically agreeing with them. I do believe in maintaining marriage in the traditional sense, but boy are their tactics making me cringe. Check out these tracts they posted for people to pass out to trick-or-treaters.http://www.yesonproposition8.com/Postcard.pdfHere you go, kids. No candy tonight. Down with the gays!! Tell your . . .
Flashback: Dreadlock Maintainence
I've been wanting to post these for some other adoptive moms. Sadly, Jafta insisted that his dreadlocks be cut, but I sured loved them when he hd them! Here is a short instructional video on how to finger-lock dreadlocks at the root, and some other techniques for getting new growth to lock together. Hope this helps!! Then, this video shows a technique for keeping the dreadlocks from unraveling when you trim them: . . .
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