Sep. 7, 2008 - Can't hold on muuuch loonger..
Okay then! I finally got my grubby little hands on a computer that works (if only for an hour or so) and I think I still may even know how to use it.
Seriously, May 4th was the date of my last entry and I just wanted you all to know that when I entitled my post'extinct,' I never intended for it to be prophetic. I have missed blogging very much. I still find myself compartmentalizing my thoughts during the course of a day into 'posts' but I am surviving. As I have mentioned before, I am still able to read up on you via our PS3. It helps.
So, after such a long absence where on earth does one begin?
Okay, I think I know.
Do any of you remember that meme that was going around where you had to pick just six words to summarize your life at this point in time? Well, I have had like five months to think this over now, so I think that I've got it.
Any of you ever seen Kiki's Delivery Service (pictured above)? It is a pretty big hit in our house. My 'motto' has it's genisis there. See the little cat, Gi-Gi, eyes about ready to exit his face, hanging from the broom stick? Well, that in itself about says everything, but to be true to the rules of the meme, I have chosen to quote him. My life, since I have been bloggless can be condensed this way:
"First, don't panic! Second, don't panic..."
And did I mention, third, don't panic? Yeah, there have been times the past few months in which I have had to try really hard not to panic .
Who knew that a couple little symbols like '-' or '+' could cause such a commotion? And I'm not talking simple arithmetic here, folks...Except that I guess really am. Six plus one does equal seven, which is the number of members there will be in our household sometime toward the first week of February.
The good news is that I have gotten past panic mode and am able to see how good my life and this little addition is now. And to think- I had just had the hypothyroidism and infertility conversation with my doctor and was at peace with it too. Apparently my sluggish little thyroid was having difficulty focusing that day because the message did not sink in.
So, while away, this is what I have gathered: life is not always about my plans; Doctors don't know everything; And even if some people can be mean, I am feeling strangely confident.
Amazing.
I was in my closet getting dressed the other day when a random wad of paper came my way. I peeked around the corner to find my five year-old taking cover down the hall. Enticed, I opened the paper to discover a message; as if I had any sort of say in the matter. There was a drawing of a princess with a wand. The 'princess' just wanted me to know that, "she likes girl babies." Looks as though the novelty of little brothers is wearing off.
God, if you are listening, there is at least one vote for 'pink.'
We should find out this Friday.
...Now that I just said that, wouldn't it stink if I couldn't get to a computer again after this?
Comments
Sep. 8, 2008 - what a great post
Posted by Jelani
Kathi,
thanks for stopping by my blog. As far as I could tell, so far you're still not panicking. This is a good thing. =)
May #5 be either an XX or an XY... either way, there are plenty of variables unknown. =)
Holly and I have yet to jump into those waters. (Although by the way some of our friends are bringing children into the world, you'd think it might be something in the water that's causing all of this. Heh.)
Nevertheless God has provided enough drama just being involved at ICC. (Did you hear that Pastor Henry just stepped down last week? Crazyness.)
Anyway, I have to get ready for my day. I pray for peace for you and your clan as you prepare for yet another new addition.
By the way Maria's got one too...
http://mamacitadodson.blogspot.com/
enjoy
Jelani a.k.a. G*Natural
oh and one other thing... did you know Sahaan and I formed a hip-hop group? We're doin' our thing... you can listen to our stuff here:
www.reverbnation.com/theiccsters
Sep. 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by duckygirl
I'm so glad you found a way to come post!!! Congratulations on your pregnancy, that's so exciting :) How are you feeling (physically)?
-Laura
Sep. 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
It's good to see you back again!! And how blessed you ARE!! I am twitching with some baby envy over here!!
smallworldathome.blogspot.com
Sep. 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by myheartsjoy
Congratulations! I have been away from my blog and thus others' blogs for awhile--when I clicked on yours I honestly thought "If the most recent post is still that vacuum I am going to crack up." Glad you had a brief moment with technology to update!
Sep. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by CrossView
Wow! What exciting news! =D
I'm glad you're not panicking. Very mature of you. Me? I'd be all about the panic... LOL!
I sure hope you'll get to update soon!
Sep. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by ApplesofGold
Oh my goodnes-congratulations!!! I was lost at first, thinking you were talking about math. LOL I am so excited for you and your family! Holly
Sep. 13, 2008 - Congratulations!
Posted by chris36
That is great news!! And I'm so glad that you are back to blogging. You have been missed.
Sep. 15, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by duckygirl
I was hoping to email you but I can't find your email address anywhere? Would you send it to me or leave it in a comment on my blog? :) Pretty please?
Laura (www.recipesforhappiness.blogspot.com)
or
laura_smile@hotmail.com
Sep. 27, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by cammiemelisabray
yes it was J that had the baby. Sorry I took so long to answer. You love me anyway, right?
Sep. 27, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
HEY!!! Great to hear from you again! I have missed you... although I've been blogging, and perusing, much less these days!
Congratulations on your good news!
And I agree with the comment you left on my blog..it would be awful to try to be somewhere everyday with your little ones! Stay home and enjoy them! Trust me, you WILL be at this stage eventually..enjoy these sweet days at home reading on the couch and playing dress up!
I love that you're having them take clay classes...I'm a potter...too bad you don't close, you could bring them over here to play in the "mud"!
Hope to hear from you again soon, friend!
~Deb C.
Sep. 29, 2008 - Congrats!!
Posted by babean
How exciting!! My thyroid prevented me from conceiving for 5 years (married for 5 years before #1 came along). Started my thyroid meds and boom! hehe
Oct. 5, 2008 - ??
Posted by Anonymous
alreight, already -- pink or blue?
