I have not had a bit of energy all day long. Not a bit. And now that I posted that link it makes me want to make it. Seriously? At 10:52 pm? Who is controlling the wackiness of my schedule? I am not pleased with this. I don't think it's funny. One would think I would be used to it by now, but I am not.
One time on my mission I had laid awake for hours not being tired so I got up and made banana bread for my companions for breakfast. They were pleased. I was not. :)
The battery in our scale went out a few weeks ago. I usually pay close attention to my weight (not that you can tell). So I have been wondering and its driving me nuts. I was certain I had gained at least 20 pounds with this pregnancy so far. With a new battery installed I found out it was just ("just") 11. Not great but certainly better than 20. :)
I am having a hard time coming up with a middle name for the baby. For a girl name, since I am fairly sure it is a girl. I don't love the boy first name I have chosen but I guess I am not worried about that so much since I feel it will be unnecessary. Michelle thinks I am wrong. :) It will be fun to see when I have an ultrasound in a few weeks. What do you think?
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Cupcakes
Kristine and I have been getting together and cooking fun things. Things that we might not normally do on our own. A couple weeks ago we made Baklava which came out fabulously. And yesterday we made these cupcakes with this yummy marshmallow fondant. I lost all energy just about the time I got to Kristine's. That's why my two photos have exactly 4 cupcakes on each one. Kristine did LOTS more than me. Her two photos are full of wonderful creative cupcakes. This was very fun and the fondant was yum! Much better than your usual fondant. Not too hard to make, If I had had a normal amount of energy, it would have been easier to come up with fun decorating ideas I think. I am so glad I know how to do this now! I gave one to the social worker that visited today and she nearly cried. I didn't think it was particularly that cute, but I am glad she liked it. :)
Allori's sweet apron
I am pokey about pictures. I just really haven't taken many lately. Then we have to figure out how to upload them again since we have been reinstalling the OS about once a month due to random computer issues. Anyway....I have some for you today.
Kristine made Allori this soooo cute Apron and brought it to her a couple of weeks ago. Is it not he cutest Apron ever? Allori wears it A LOT! Once she gets it on it's like pulling teeth to get it off for a bath or something. LOL. She adores it and so do I. Thank you Kristine. For your reference Kristine makes these for sale if you are interested. She also makes the cutest petti skirts. Check them out.
(My poor photo does not do the brilliant colors justice!)
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Court
Last Monday we were called into CYFD and asked to sign an intent to adopt form for Porter. This form is funny to me because it had three sections and at the end of each section it says, "This contract is not binding." Then why bother with it? This is my question.
Tuesday we had court so they could officially change his status from reunification to adoption. There was a lot more info shared here than I anticipated which is interesting since there are no parents and no one to contest.
Both of the previously potential fathers were suppose to be there with their respective lawyers so they could be dismissed from the case because both of them were ruled out with a 0% chance of being Porter's father. Only one of them were there although both lawyers were present. AS the one non dad was escorted in, dressed in orange and handcuffed, he met up wit his lawyer a the table where they would sit. In approximately 30 seconds flat said lawyer explains to him that he is not the father and case will be dismissed today.
Seriously? We have known for months. You couldn't find 5 minutes to let the man know he in fact did not have a son. You wait til he's in court hoping his family can take custody of him. Heartless! I lost respect or her and she was one of the local court appointed's that I had a bit of respect for.
Anyway, he was not ok with that. He said he did not believe the DNA test and would like to repeat it. He says Porter looks just like his family. On this point, having seen his face for about 45 seconds I would agree with. But the test says no. The CYFD lawyer and the judge both agreed that they count on these tests being accurate and the judge said he would not ask the state to pay for another one but that he was welcome to do one on his own.
I assume this would have to be arranged by one of his family members, and paid for by them also, since he is in jail. This doesn't concern me a huge amount because I tend to agree that the tests are accurate. Unless there was a huge mix up we are good.
The thing is wen he said these things, I felt compassion for him. I did not feel fear or feel any sort of competition with him. My heart just went out to him, He just wants so badly for Porter to be HIS son. I can relate to this because I want so badly for him to be MY son.
Tuesday we had court so they could officially change his status from reunification to adoption. There was a lot more info shared here than I anticipated which is interesting since there are no parents and no one to contest.
Both of the previously potential fathers were suppose to be there with their respective lawyers so they could be dismissed from the case because both of them were ruled out with a 0% chance of being Porter's father. Only one of them were there although both lawyers were present. AS the one non dad was escorted in, dressed in orange and handcuffed, he met up wit his lawyer a the table where they would sit. In approximately 30 seconds flat said lawyer explains to him that he is not the father and case will be dismissed today.
Seriously? We have known for months. You couldn't find 5 minutes to let the man know he in fact did not have a son. You wait til he's in court hoping his family can take custody of him. Heartless! I lost respect or her and she was one of the local court appointed's that I had a bit of respect for.
Anyway, he was not ok with that. He said he did not believe the DNA test and would like to repeat it. He says Porter looks just like his family. On this point, having seen his face for about 45 seconds I would agree with. But the test says no. The CYFD lawyer and the judge both agreed that they count on these tests being accurate and the judge said he would not ask the state to pay for another one but that he was welcome to do one on his own.
I assume this would have to be arranged by one of his family members, and paid for by them also, since he is in jail. This doesn't concern me a huge amount because I tend to agree that the tests are accurate. Unless there was a huge mix up we are good.
The thing is wen he said these things, I felt compassion for him. I did not feel fear or feel any sort of competition with him. My heart just went out to him, He just wants so badly for Porter to be HIS son. I can relate to this because I want so badly for him to be MY son.
playing babies
Allori is playing with her babies right now and she says, "Sara you have to take a nap.
You HAVE to. If you don't you will have to take two naps."
hahaha.
Sometimes she says things and I am like-crap, she learned that from me! But two naps, what the devil? too funny.
You HAVE to. If you don't you will have to take two naps."
hahaha.
Sometimes she says things and I am like-crap, she learned that from me! But two naps, what the devil? too funny.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Spendthrift
This morning I saw a sign that read like this:
Burial Services
Traditional $2995
Cremation $795
I have posted about this before. Wayne's family tradition is your traditional burial, including viewing which I can respect for them but stand adamantly opposed to it for myself. My families tradition is cremation. This is a silly reason to have to outlive the man but alas, one does what one must.
I have always known cremation was cheaper and this is always one of my arguments when the subject comes up. The sign made me see a bit more humor to it however. I thought it was funny they had a sign out advertising their prices. Maybe the economy is so bad people are too poor to die, I don't know.
Occasionally Wayne jokingly says I spend all of his money. I am quite frugal and in this case I also am trying to save him some money. I think this issue though may be pointing out a truth previously hidden.
You're just a spendthrift Wayne, a silly spendthrift.
Burial Services
Traditional $2995
Cremation $795
I have posted about this before. Wayne's family tradition is your traditional burial, including viewing which I can respect for them but stand adamantly opposed to it for myself. My families tradition is cremation. This is a silly reason to have to outlive the man but alas, one does what one must.
I have always known cremation was cheaper and this is always one of my arguments when the subject comes up. The sign made me see a bit more humor to it however. I thought it was funny they had a sign out advertising their prices. Maybe the economy is so bad people are too poor to die, I don't know.
Occasionally Wayne jokingly says I spend all of his money. I am quite frugal and in this case I also am trying to save him some money. I think this issue though may be pointing out a truth previously hidden.
You're just a spendthrift Wayne, a silly spendthrift.
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