8 Things {AKA Randomness}

I really like these number posts because it makes me feel like I’m writing a little something different than yesterday when we all really know I’m rambling total randomness yet again.  Sigh.

1.  So a few weeks ago I started a full on man hunt to put together a team of at least 8 to go to Swaziland this July.  Now I’m taking to the inter webs for any of you locals who would like to join me.  We will be working with Children’s HopeChest and AIM and will be visiting kiddos at the Ngungwane carepoint and pretty much having a grand time with these crazy sweet kids.  If you would like more information shoot me an email at pitterpatterart at gmail dot com.  Come on…you know you want to go!!!

2.  What the what?  I finished another order.  Shocker I know.  Sweet little primary love name pillow.  I’m still taking orders and working as quickly as possible so use the “Contact Laura” button at the top or shoot me an email if you would like to place an order.

3.  The other day I found this hole in my running shoes, so now I’m on the lookout for some new ones.  I’m really sad about Brooks discontinuing the original Pure Flows…like the original originals…numero unos.  They have been my favorite favorites.  Like I even bought multiple pairs and tucked them away and I ran the tread off each pair.  These are my last ones.  Oh the despair.  Anyone have any good recommendations?

Sidenote:  Yes those are in fact two Strawberry Shortcake bandaged fingers.  I cut both tips this morning while slicing an apple.  I feel like I handle pain pretty well…minus dental pain because, well, I just flat out hate the dentist now, but when I slice a finger with a knife or on a can I almost hyperventilate.  It’s just something about the slicingnessness. <— real word.  Josh Kelley always comes to the rescue and saves my life.

4.  Does anyone else want to loom while their kids are at school???  Asking for a friend.

5.  I’m in the middle of John right now, but this week I keep coming back to here.

The beginning of the parable of the persistent widow in Luke begins with one amazing sentence: “And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.”  Crazy good stuff.

6.  Find these on sale and buy 1000 of them.  Just do it.

7.  Sometimes when we pull in the driveway I just sit in the car a little longer.  I give one of the big kids the keys, everyone piles out and I just remain until someone comes tapping on my window asking for a snack or when Harper comes out and says, “Mom, are you okay?”

8.  And I’m working on saying “yes” more to our kids in our current chaos.  So many parts of me want to say “no” to added things in which will make me put a little more effort into life when I’m already tired.  Harper has asked all week to go by the library on the way home and honestly, I just didn’t want to do it, but I knew she needed a “yes”.  I sat with the littlest in my arms and just watched.  It was quiet and Amon wasn’t even bullying any kids into giving him a turn on the computer…it was all his.  The big kids read and all found books they were excited about.  It was just what we all needed.

Happy Thursday!

6 Comments

  1. Crystal Gray says:

    Saucony Gridspeed runners (all Saucony’s really) are my favourite but they are ‘C’ width (so might not be good for you unless you were blessed with brick feet like me :)) and also, they have a more minimalist profile/heel so might not be good for road runs but are great for trail runs… and I found my last 2 pairs at Winners for cheap!
    Hope you find some new favourite’s!
    Crystal

  2. Becca Weaver says:

    I bought saucony guide 7’s last year and fell in love… They are cushiony stability. I just bought the same ones different color again yesterday for 40% off, they are so “last year” and I love ’em!

  3. I sit in the car too! It just feels peaceful and a moment of quiet once all the kids are out. 😉

  4. megduerksen says:

    i ALWAYS sit in the car. almost every time. what is that about????
    🙂
    miss you!
    and i don’t think THIS year i can pull of swaiziland but i DO want to go with you!! so maybe… next time??

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