Maywhobiddyhaps things have been a little quiet ’round here. I suppose that depends on your definition of quiet. But it’s for very good reason. A few very good reasons. So shall I continue?
Well, for starters, a little opportunity has come up for the Hubs and myself (which would not involve us moving country or even home – bonus!) and which we are considering and praying about. It seems like a good idea — I am just hungry to know that it’s a God-idea. More on that later.
I’ve tried out going no-poo. (As in quitting shampoo and using this alternative method which is supposed to mean you only have to wash your hair like once a week and it’s still going to be fabulous.) I’ve held off on telling you about this adventure because I didn’t know what to say yet. I fell off the wagon this morning because my scalp was really itchy. I’m going to try again — probably when we get back from SA. Does this relate in any way to the conversation we’re having right now? Mmmm…probably not.
Anywho.
This is what the Bear looks like these days.
Also, we are preparing for a little trip to Atlanta for Easter (scoping out spots for the Bear to hunt Easter eggs) and looking forward to hanging with Unky Russ again. Maybe seeing Rory and Sarah! (Rory whose kilt I was sporting the other day, and Sarah, his unsinkably-good-spirited Lord-loving wife). AND I hope hope hope we’ll be traveling to that South African food store that makes me feel right at home.
Not long after we get back, (11ish days I think?) we take off for SA. Which is VERY exciting. For a gabillion reasons which include seeing Goo-Goo and Gammy and Auntie Lyn, AND seeing Unky Vaughan and Auntie Penny get married. On a game reserve in South Africa — gorgeous!! — where we’ll also get to do game viewing and relax and shew-wee I am pumped!
In other news, I am searching for the bottom of my laundry basket, but it’s been so long since I’ve seen it I’m beginning to think it does not actually exist.
{Any guesses at what that design is going for?}
In addition to that tidbit which I’m sure will keep you on the edge of your seat, there is a significant possibility that we’ll be able to go to Agnes’s wedding. Yes, it’s Alan’s wedding too, but ya know, Agnes was pretty much the missing link that made sure our second child wasn’t born in a car or on the side of a highway. And so to us it’s Agnes’s wedding. {But we love Alan and we’ll be very glad to see him, too.} And ohmyheart I am already thinking about what the Ring Bear should wear. Lord let it be so!
Then there’s this last little piece of information that draws to a conclusion the many reasons why I’ve had a less-than-average amount to say lately. It does involve the fact that I’m not good at keeping things quiet and so I’m better off just hushing until it’s time to speak. It also involves me being ridiculously tired and fighting regular bouts of nausea. And needing to tinkle at 3 am.
And doing something for the first time and the third time at the same time, this November. (See if you can figure that one out.)
YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ahhhhh! Yay! I had a feelin from the title of this one…. Oh so excited for yall! Love you!! 🙂
Thanks dear! Love you!
Oh my goodness – no!!! Wonderful news… Oh so exciting!!! Oh I am out of my skin for you… you have left a little news out of the last line… and my mind is racing…. But apart from that – tell me you will be in Cape Town even for a moment…wouldn’t that be so awesome to meet up… Anyway – all so exciting and so cool about the special wedding – just everything!!!!
Thanks, friend! I was thinking you’d be able to see it in the picture! We are very hopeful about a trip to CT but not sure yet!! Pray we’ll find a deal on a rental car & be able to pop over from Knysna! I’d love to see you and your crew & to visit our old church!
Ahhh… American born!!! So exciting!!! I was thinking – two boys, little soon to know if it was a guy or a gal… two singletons, two sticks, maybe twins!!! But simpler than that… born on a new continent!!! We would so love to see you if it all works out I am sure we will email each other nearer the time!!!
Doh, I just sent you an e-mail, and the answer was here all along!
So third Collie, 1st AMERICAN BORN Collie?
All I’m saying is, you’re going to have to be on another continent for Collie number 4!!
Ding ding ding ding! Clever gal! Can’t believe I’m trying to figure out the best choices for having a bairn in the US, can you? Long way from the NHS!
Well, USA healthcare – maternity care in particular – is waaay more complicated (oh, the rants I’ve had about it!). I know you and Mark will make wise choices. Maybe the wisest will be a hospital that is REALLY CLOSE to where you live. Or preparing for a home birth ‘just in case’ number 3 tries to compete with the little Kiwano on speedy birthing…!! But glad you’re not in Scotland our conservative government is making our NHS really dangerous but cutting so much nursing and midwifery staff.
Congratulations! On everything! : )
Thank you!!! 🙂
Congrats!!! Very exciting news for your family. Will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Wow….another Collie 🙂
Wonderful news! I was hoping the second bit of news was that it was twins so you can join me on this journey! But very exciting!!
What?! Congrats friend!!!!
Congrats! This is the first time I’ve stopped by in a sweet forever! I’m a terrible friend. Anyway, so happy for you and Mark! You guys are awesome and may many happy blessings continue to come your way!