>Reusable Bags anyone?

Posted on November 19, 2008 by Katie

>I know I’m not a mother, but I still love to read Simple Mom. She always has something interesting to read, and today is no exception! Check out today’s blog to hear about the best in reusable tote bags.

What? You say you don’t use those at your house? WHATAREYOUWAITINGFOR? Sit. Let me convince you.

1. They’re so much cuter than those nasty plastic bags you get from the grocery.
2. They hold so much more! I am amazed at how I can consistently get a week’s worth of groceries into two bags. TWO BAGS!
3. It’s way better for the environment. Seriously people. Do you know how many gazillion plastic bags are used every year? Those things aren’t biodegradable!

Now, get over to Simple Mom and learn all you needed to about these awesome bags. AND you can enter to win some too!

>Update

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Katie

>It has been 16 days since my last post. I’m so sorry to have been gone for so long! It has been a hectic time for us lately. We moved to Veedersburg on October 28th, and have been trying to get settled ever since.

Our last day at Emmanuel was very emotional. It hurts so badly to say goodbye to so many people that we love. I know we will see each other time and again, but I’m still sad to leave. One week later, we enjoyed a wonderful first Sunday at Veedersburg and Hillsboro churches. These congregations are so different from Emmanuel, but we’re thankful to be here for the next chapter in our ministry.

Moving day went very well. In 7/12 hours our movers packed our old house, drove 90 miles, had lunch and unpacked into the new house. They were SO quick! Also, these guys were polite, respectful, gentle with our belongings, and they really seemed to have fun doing a job I would hate! On top of that, they ended up charging us $500 less than they had originally estimated!!! If you’re ever in the market for a moving company, I would highly recommend Two Men and a Truck (www.twomen.com).

We have been living among cardboard boxes ever since, and I am OVER IT! We are slowly getting everything in order, but some days there just too many other things to do besides unpacking. We’ll get it done soon. I’m determined to have it totally done by Thanksgiving.

This is my first week working at home part-time. My office days on Monday and Tuesday went well, and the rest of the week I have been working here at home. I’ve spent a lot of this week getting my office set up, and I think I’m almost comfortable. I have a nice, big desk right under a window that looks into our back yard. I also have a TV in my office that somehow keeps me from stressing out! It’s nice to work at home in my PJ’s, with my kitties and hubby around. It’s also very nice to be able to eat at home three meals a day!

As good as things have been, I do have to admit that I have had a difficult time transitioning to our new town. There is next to NO shopping anywhere near here, so a simple trip to Target take hours because it’s 45 minutes away. Last week I was a total pain in the butt to Matt too – don’t worry…I apologized. I think I’m starting to realize that when I’m stressed out I get really bossy and crabby. It’s something to work on.

It’s been a crazy time here, but soon I think things will settle down. Hopefully I’ll be regular on the blog again. Peace!

>The Great Panty Caper

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Katie

>Matt and I just went to JC Penny after our movie. I needed unmentionables. (I’m not sure why I’m calling them “unmentionables” in this post. I am most definitely going to mention them…)

I usually don’t mind buying undies. Come on – everyone wears them. It’s no big deal, right? Still, when I have to buy them, I will always buy something else with them (a purse, a pair of shoes, anything) to help divert the attention from the underwear. I don’t care if you think it’s stupid…

I had a lot of trouble finding something else to buy today. I tried a few handbags, but nothing got me excited. I almost bought a cute sundress, but Matt scrunched his nose just enough to make me think I looked like a cow in it. I tried to get Matt to buy a new dress shirt, but he insisted that he didn’t need one. Finally, I put the panties down, and said, “Let’s just go.” He looked at me and said, “Don’t you need those? Isn’t that the reason why we came in here in the first place?”

How do I explain my “No panties left alone” purchasing philosophy? I know it’s dumb…and I didn’t want him to call me out on it, so I sucked it up and bought the panties.

As I walked to the register, I felt that package of undies burning in my palm as if it were a burning coal. I felt like EVERYONE (not exaggerating) in the store was looking at me, and judging me for the panties I was buying. Ugh.

Then we get to the register. There is a sweet looking older woman behind the counter helping someone else. I sighed a little bit. No big deal buying undies from an old lady! I was almost free. Out of NOWHERE this young dude with perfectly coiffed facial hair came to the counter and called me up. NOOOO!!!!! Suddenly I’m 5 years old, at the pool for swimming lessons, being pushed towards the diving board even though I DON’T WANT TO GO!!! I could feel Matt pressing me towards the counter. What could I do? I couldn’t run. I couldn’t throw a fit (although I really wanted to). I had to do it. I had to buy the panties. And I’m going to be honest people: these were not cute, sexy panties. These were BRIEFS! Full on, nude-colored granny panties. The kind of panties that only come out of the drawer on the three or four days of each month that I DON’T WANT TO BE LOOKED AT (let alone touched). At least they were “French Cut”…whatever that means. Oh – and to top it all off? They were on clearance. Yeah. I know. I wear grannys AND I’m cheap. Sexy, isn’t it? (Go on…tell Matt what a lucky guy he is to have a catch like me!)

I am normally really friendly to people at the store (and restaurant, and gas station, etc.), but today I didn’t even look this guy in the eye. I just swiped my card, grabbed my bag, and got the heck out of Dodge. I think I’ll be shopping for underwear online from now on.