Party central...

I am so terrible at planning parties. I love making food and planning that part but the guest list overwhelms me and drives me nuts trying to figure out what to do. I am not much of a games person. I like them okay but I hate, LOATHE being the center of attention so I really detest planning and heading up games and such.

I am under the gun right now... Moe's B.day is Wed. His party will be on the 14th ( I think) I haven't even sent out invites or anything yet. I want to do it at a park but don't know if you have to pay or reserve anything... and am I too late? Uggghhhh overwhelming!!! I would also like to do it at the zoo that way we could be there and much stuff for them to all do. But is that a possibility? I have to call around tomorrow and find this stuff out... then send out evites :). I really don't like those either (it just seems a bit impersonal) buuuuut when you have to wait for the last minute then evites it is!

Then I am hosting a Sip-N-See for my sister and her new baby girl Devyn on March 21st. I think that one is a little easier seeing that it is for my sister and the baby will be the main attention getter! I am out of the woods there! whew! It is all on her... I am just providing the place and fun foods.

Menu so far is:

sausage quiche
spinach pinwheels
veggie tray/ dip
fruit tray/ dip
cake/ desserts
mini blueberry muffins
punch; tea; water

I think it will just be a kind of hang out time for everyone to get to meet Devyn and mingle.

Is that just nuts??? Any advice is WAY WELCOME!!! AGAIN I AM SO NOT A PLANNER!!! If someone wants to plan away feel free and tell us where to go.. hahaha I will bring the food!

No really though; please help!!!

And it begins..... here is one of many!

My boy IS ALL BOY!!!

He was being real sneaky and testing his boundaries and grabbed the old IRON iron from in front of a door. The really old irons that you had to put on the coals; we use them as door stops in different locations. Apparently he fell with it and it hit hard enough to indent his forehead and leave a huge gash. I could see white once I dabbed blood away for the 50th time. It was spurting out, okay it was dripping profusely! He screamed at the initial injury and then when I would try and apply pressure.

I was so scared I thought I was going to have to take him to the ER; it was just Bear, Moe and me. I just watched to make sure it started swelling outward and then no black eyes or ears. I didn't let him go to bed for his down time. He stayed in a P-n-P in the living room so I could monitor him. I called a lady over from next door whom is a CNA. And she agreed with me that it didn't look as though it needed a stitch at the ER. Talk about your stomach jumping into your throat!

He seems to be doing great now. I put a butterfly suture on it and covered it with neosporin and a bandaid. He doesn't even know it's there anymore.

I am sure this is only the first of MANY injuries that are to take place in this daring little man's life!

Never ending Adoption!

We called our attorney yesterday to find out what our remaining balance is that will be due at the time of adoption so we can continue saving for that day. Mind you we are thinking that it is going to be the middle of this month at the latest.

He was busy when we called and so we left a message for him to call back. Later last night he calls me and informs me of the remaining balance (or an approximation of) and then goes on to tell me that we are almost done. "Once the termination order comes in and is filed then we will wait the 30 days and then we can set a date".

WHAT!!!! 30 DAYS!!!! AND THEN SET A DATE!!!

Oh that is enough ! I cannot understand So many things about the "justice" system right now! What is the hold up REALLY!!! There have been no strings from day one! He has been legally"free" now for going on 5 months. NOBODY else has been involved in his life! I am STUNNED to say the LEAST!

I have to take this too to the foot of the cross and lay it before my Father's feet. FOR HE knows the plans HE has for US! He has ordained Bear's little life from day one. He knows what is to happen ALL ALONG the journey! He has never once forsaken us nor has HE led us astray!

I sure do wish He'd take off these stinkin' blinders though!

Please be praying for peace and wisdom in these days (months, years, decades.... you know whatever!!! :)) to come! Mainly patience for me!