Emily: "I asked my teacher at school today if I could have a drink. And she said, 'How do you ask?' and I said... 'Chick-fil-a?'"
Me: "Why did you say Chick-fil-a?!"
Emily: "Haha, I don't know. And then Lily said "Um, Emily, its 'May-I-please'. And I said, 'OH YEAH!"
If you're reading this and are thinking "I don't get it"... I don't get it either!!!! This is just Emily!!! I'm not sure I'll EVER understand the way her brain works!!!
Random thought
If you've been reading my blog for any length of time, you know that periodically I just need to vent. This is one of those times. :)
Why is it so annoying to me when total strangers say to me: "You sure have your hands full!" UGH. IT. DRIVES. ME. CRAZY. And as un-Christlike as all of these thoughts are (which is why I try to never let them come out of my mouth), these are some of my instinctive reactions:
"Really, you think so? I think its a BREEZE juggling 4 kids between the ages of 2 and 6, two of which having special needs, and being 8 months pregnant. Its EASY! And FUN!!!"
or: "Wow, I'm sure glad I have YOU to tell me that my hands are full! What a shock... thank you so much for making me aware! No one else would have ever told me!"
and when I'm feeling really hormonal this one comes to mind: "Congratulations, you're the NINTH person to tell me that today! Ashley, tell her what she's won!"
I mean, what do people think they are accomplishing by telling me this? Do they seriously think this is news to me? Do they think its complimentary? Does it not cross their minds that I hear that at LEAST once every time I leave the house? Do they think its encouraging? Or are they just trying to strike up conversation? Because I can think of about a hundred diffent ways to strike up a conversation that would be way less likely to drive me nuts or be less offensive.
And sometimes it doesn't stop there. Sometimes it's "OH MY, you're pregnant TOO?!" or "Are those two TWINS?!" or "Do you have any HELP at home?!" All of which I just LOVE to hear. (Note my sarcasm.) And I mean, am I really that much of a freak? Just because I don't have 1.8 kids???
And yes, I'm completely aware that I'm taking it way too personally. And I know that most people don't mean any harm at all by saying it. I just wish people would think before they speak. "Hey maybe this chick hears this all the time and doesn't need ME, a COMPLETE stranger, to tell her that she's busy."
Ok, thats my venting for the day. :)
Why is it so annoying to me when total strangers say to me: "You sure have your hands full!" UGH. IT. DRIVES. ME. CRAZY. And as un-Christlike as all of these thoughts are (which is why I try to never let them come out of my mouth), these are some of my instinctive reactions:
"Really, you think so? I think its a BREEZE juggling 4 kids between the ages of 2 and 6, two of which having special needs, and being 8 months pregnant. Its EASY! And FUN!!!"
or: "Wow, I'm sure glad I have YOU to tell me that my hands are full! What a shock... thank you so much for making me aware! No one else would have ever told me!"
and when I'm feeling really hormonal this one comes to mind: "Congratulations, you're the NINTH person to tell me that today! Ashley, tell her what she's won!"
I mean, what do people think they are accomplishing by telling me this? Do they seriously think this is news to me? Do they think its complimentary? Does it not cross their minds that I hear that at LEAST once every time I leave the house? Do they think its encouraging? Or are they just trying to strike up conversation? Because I can think of about a hundred diffent ways to strike up a conversation that would be way less likely to drive me nuts or be less offensive.
And sometimes it doesn't stop there. Sometimes it's "OH MY, you're pregnant TOO?!" or "Are those two TWINS?!" or "Do you have any HELP at home?!" All of which I just LOVE to hear. (Note my sarcasm.) And I mean, am I really that much of a freak? Just because I don't have 1.8 kids???
And yes, I'm completely aware that I'm taking it way too personally. And I know that most people don't mean any harm at all by saying it. I just wish people would think before they speak. "Hey maybe this chick hears this all the time and doesn't need ME, a COMPLETE stranger, to tell her that she's busy."
Ok, thats my venting for the day. :)
Oh Emily :)
I'm pretty sure that Emily asked her teacher at MDO this week why there isn't a Caroline flag.
Our very good friends Wes and D'Arcy have 4 kids: Christian (who's Ashley's age), Caroline (who's close to Emily's age) and baby twins. You can check out her blog here.
This week after MDO, Emily randomly asked me if there was a Caroline flag. At first I was a bit confused and then she told me that they say the pledge to the Christian flag at school... I would have loved to see the confused look on her teachers face... ! Ashley is really just now coming to the understanding that though she has a friend named Christian, we can all be Christians if we have Jesus in our hearts. Looks like its time to explain that concept to Emily as well. :)
And no, Emily, I'm sorry to say there isn't a Benjamin or Peyton flag either.
Our very good friends Wes and D'Arcy have 4 kids: Christian (who's Ashley's age), Caroline (who's close to Emily's age) and baby twins. You can check out her blog here.
This week after MDO, Emily randomly asked me if there was a Caroline flag. At first I was a bit confused and then she told me that they say the pledge to the Christian flag at school... I would have loved to see the confused look on her teachers face... ! Ashley is really just now coming to the understanding that though she has a friend named Christian, we can all be Christians if we have Jesus in our hearts. Looks like its time to explain that concept to Emily as well. :)
And no, Emily, I'm sorry to say there isn't a Benjamin or Peyton flag either.
Set your TiVo *or* mark your calendar! :)
My dear RR friend Renee (who is actually a Nashville "area" resident as well) and her family are going to be featured on a show on TLC! I would tell you what its about but you can read for yourself by clicking on her post here. I'm so excited to watch and I hope you don't miss it either!
The Show:
Truth Be Told: I have a child with Special Needs
Network: TLC
Date: September 16, 2009
Time: 9/8pm central
The Show:
Truth Be Told: I have a child with Special Needs
Network: TLC
Date: September 16, 2009
Time: 9/8pm central
Our Adoption Video!!!
I FINALLY was able to put the finishing touches on our adoption video. And it feels so good to have it done. :) I have to admit that since its been done, I've watched it a bzillion times and I STILL tear up when I watch it. I guess I always will. This is the *re*birth story of my baby. My boy. Its forever engraved in my mind and my heart. This video is just a small clip of everything our family went through to bring this boy home. Thanks to those who walked this road with us in so many different ways. I hope you enjoy.
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