Do you know anyone like this?

Let me start by saying I like everyone, usually. I never meet a stranger, just ask any of my friends. Well, I have met my achilles heel.

It is a certain TYPE of person that I just can't stand to be around for long periods of time....the know-it-all. In my 39 years I have met two people in the past 4 years that I cannot tolerate for more than a few minutes at a time. One actually does know it all, and the other likes to think she does. Now, I realize that being in the teaching profession the fact that I've only met two people like this in the past few years is remarkable. (Fellow teachers, you know what I'm saying.)

Why can't I like them? They haven't ever really done anything but be nice to me. Is it that I want to be the know-it-all? Do they make me feel insecure for some reason? It really bothers me that I'm having trouble getting past this. I want to be the best example I can be for my daughter, but this type of person is like my cryptonite.

My best friend, Missy, says it is just that they are annoying people. What a good friend, huh? :)

They way I resolve the issue is by avoiding them. They have no idea I don't like them, which is best, I guess. I usually tell people when they are bothering me. (I have tried to be honest about how I feel ever since my divorce.) I have told the one who does know it all I didn't like her attitude before, but I don't work with her anymore (thank God) and the other I never see these days.

Maybe I don't have to tolerate everyone. I'm cordial and courteous to all, but when I meet this type of person, I want to head in the other direction.

Do you know anyone like this?

My first experience with ignorance.

Well, not my VERY first, but my first related to my child.

I was giving some teacher friends an update on my adoption process, when one of them says,
"So your baby is going to be black?"

Another says, "People will think you are married to a black man."

Yet another says, "Why? Its not like you are adopting from Africa."

I say, "Ethiopia is PART of Africa. What's wrong with being married to a black man?"

~Silence ~ I guess the conversation was over.

Sitting here waiting.

Well, at this point I'm pretty much just waiting and praying for October 1st - my court date. School starts back in a couple of weeks, so time should go pretty quickly once that happens. I pray every day that Chloe is healthy and loved every moment of every day. I pray for God to lead and guide me to be the best mommy I can be for her.

I saw pictures!!!!!!!!

Thanks to Grace at my adoption agency, I received pictures of my beautiful baby girl, Chloe this week. She is an angel! (both Grace and Chloe) I can't wait to hold her and cover her with kisses! (only Chloe) :)

Her name will be Chloe Amara Coker. Chloe means "blooming" and Amara is Amharic for "eternal." Coker means "one who works with chickens," but we don't have to mention that part. :)

I was hoping to make the rainy season cut-off, but my court date is October 1st. God willing I will pass on the first try. I'm planning to travel to Ethiopia on November 1st and return the 8th.

Only 4 months to pack!

I have a referral, I think!

Well the referral moment wasn't as grand as I imagined it. I was asked if I would like a two month old baby girl. Duh!?!? Yes, please.

That referral didn't work out. Her birth mom wanted to keep her. May God bless them.

The same email contained information about another two month old, who I will call Chloe since I have not made up my mind on her name yet.

I should get filed for a court date Monday or Tuesday. I can't wait to get a picture!

To buy organic or not to buy organic? That is the question.

In my continuing effort to buy products that are less harmful to the environment, I went to check out different things at Whole Foods today. The NICEST salesperson, Ellen, assisted me with organic baby lotion, shampoo, sunscreen, skin care products. You would have thought she was paid by commission, she was that attentive and nice, but nope....not paid by commission.

She told me to bring my little one as soon as I can so she can give her a welcome to America hug. People are amazing!

Back to the topic. I can TOTALLY understand why people are hesitant to go organic or more earth friendly. It takes effort and, at this point in time, its more costly. When more manufacturers get earth friendly products out, the prices will be more reasonable.

Its like with anything else worthwhile....it takes effort and sacrifice on our part to do the right thing. Gosh! I wish I had this attitude when I was married. :)

Up and Running

My blog is finally up and running. Not sure how often I'll post, but I'm off to a good start. I found out yesterday that my coworkers at my school are hosting a baby shower for me later this month. I'm thrilled, touched, and honored all at the same time. What sweet, generous people!