Thursday, April 27, 2006

Friend Dating

Making new friends is alot like dating. I went on a "first friend date" today. There is this girl at my mom's Bible study group that I have been talking to and it seems like we have alot in common and would be good friends. I have been trying to make an effort to get to know her all year. Today she asked me to go out for lunch with her. I seriously felt like it was like being asked out on a first date. I had that "wow, she really likes me" feeling. All year I have been wondering if she likes me or finds me annoying and is just pretending to like me - alot like how you feel when you are wondering about that certain someone that you want to ask you out on a date. Don't misunderstand me here, there are no romantic feelings involved in friend dating, but alot of the same self-consciousness and wondering what the other person thinks of you. Anyway, we had a nice time and the conversation flowed well. Yay for new friends. I think this is my first new friend since college. Pretty sad, huh? Unfortunately, I sometimes feel like I can't be bothered with this long process of friend making. Just stick me with my comfy, old friends and I am happy.
In other news, I had a doctor's appointment today and she said she thinks I might have this baby in 2 weeks! I hope she is right. I am about 1 cm dilated and have been having tiny, irregular contractions. When I left she said she would see me next week for my appointment and then she thought that would be it. Again I ask, is this really happening??

Monday, April 24, 2006

Breathe

No, I'm not in labor, yet. But I can finally take a moment to breathe after a crazy week! Joel's mom was here visiting before Easter so we spent some time with her and then Joel's grandfather passed away so we had more family in town for that. Then we had the wake and funeral in Rhode Island and then we had Oliver's birthday party on Sunday. Needless to say, we are exhausted! My house is a disaster - so not ready for a new baby. But, for my faithful blog readers, I take time out of my nap time/cleaning time to update for you. This is more fun than cleaning anyway.
Oliver's party was fun, a little crazy, but still fun. He held it together really well. No melt downs or anything. And, the choo-choo train cake that I have been thinking about for months and that took me three days to finish came out great! I was so proud of myself. Oliver throughly enjoyed it, too. Blue frosting EVERYWHERE! I think that for Morgan's cake next year we will make an angel cake with whipped cream frosting. Much less messy! Actually, to be honest, I am already thinking about what kind of cake to make for her.
So, my next step is getting this house ready for little Morgan. Joel has promised me (again) that he will put together our IKEA dresser tonight, and if he doesn't then I have permission to call in back up. So that WILL be done this week. Then I can put all the clothes away and get the room rearranged. Then we can focus on our bedroom and making a space for the cradle. I also need to get my bag all packed. It is started, but not everything is in there. I'm definitely not bringing as much as I did last time. I can't believe this is really happening...

Wednesday, April 05, 2006

Clorox Response

Dear Mrs. Bielawa,
Thank you for contacting us about Clorox Anywhere Hard Surface Daily Sanitizing Spray. We always appreciate hearing from our consumers.

We are pleased that you think so well of us that you want to help us develop our product line. I would like you to know that we do appreciate consumers' suggestions and I am forwarding your's on to the appropriate department. Unfortunately, however, we cannot always use them for one reason or another. For example, an idea may not be new to us, even though it is new to the person submitting it. It may be impractical to manufacture or market. It may be something that we already are working on or that someone else has submitted. Finally, the idea simply may not fit in with our long-range plans.
Again, thank you for contacting us.
Sincerely,
Angelica Green
Consumer Response Representative
Consumer Services


Hmmm...not sure I see millions in my future...

Anniversary

Three years, two children (almost), 4 homes, many arguments, many more I'm sorries, too many kisses to count and I am still in love with my Joel. Happy anniversary, honey!