Saturday, November 1, 2008

Fall

So, I'm a little excited because we finally have fall weather here in Texas. My dogs will finally stop shedding (which means I don't have to vacuum everyday or carry a lint roller with me at all times).

Last night was Halloween. It was a nice night for me. I came home, Murad and I voted, then we went to eat some yummy food at Black Eyed Pea (who by the way is catering our wedding!). I had cornbread fried chicken, brocoli rice casserole, mac n' cheese and state fair cookies for dessert (state fair cookies are friend oreos). Yummy! I didn't eat the cookies until I got home last night. After we ate, I proceeded to start cleaning our apartment, but then Melanie and Kelan called me from the bar, so I went and met up with them while Murad went to a movie. It was a very chill Halloween. Sadly, we didn't have any trick-or-treaters. That is one of the downfalls of living in an apartment complex. So, I have to prepare to take down my Halloween decorations today.

Well, Murad and I have had some changes in our lives. Murad was in a car accident two weeks ago and it was a total loss. We started looking around for cars, but kept getting discouraged because they wanted like $2500 down and $650/mo. for a 2008 car. NOT KIDDING. However, we were able to talk most of the guys down to less, but we still weren't happy with their service.

So, last Friday, just before we were getting ready to go out of town, we go to the local Ford dealership. The guy was so friendly and helpful. He knew we were on a tight budget and he really advised us well. At first we really wanted a Ford Edge, but knew we couldn't afford it. Then we thought maybe a Ford Escape, but the guy told us we'd be disappointed because the Edge (a crossover) drives like a car and the Escape is more like an SUV. So, he points us to a sedan called a Ford Fusion. We fell in love with it. It is the perfect car for Murad! It's so nice and roomy, so when we take the dogs in it, they can lounge around. The best part is that it is a brand new car! 2009 Ford Fusion! We didn't put any money down and his payments are low! So, anyways, buy a new car right now. Car companies are hurting badly right now. We were only the 2nd sale of the day at noon. And the only reason they accepted our offer was because they were hurting to sell a car that day.

We then proceeded to drive the car to Kansas. We stopped at my parents' house Friday night. My grandmother was there with all her crazy dogs, so it was nice to see her. Then on Saturday we headed to Meade to see Abby. My has she grown so much. Her two front teeth are finally in and she was wiggling another tooth while we were there (stacie texted me after we left and said Abby pulled it out). She is definitely our little big girl. I'm so excited to finally be her stepmom in less than five months.

Five months...crazy! I'm going to order my paper soon and start making my invitations. I already bought the backing, and the belly band paper. I just need the paper for the text, which is also the same paper I'm using for the programs, so I might as well order it all at once. Oh, and I also need to buy paper for the maps. Geez, tons to do!

So, maybe it's because one of my best friends at work is pregnant, but I've been having baby fever lately. Which is so not me. I always tell people that Murad and I are waiting a long time to have a baby. Now, I just really can not wait to be a mom. Jodi, my friend, is so beautiful as a pregnant woman and I know she and Andrew will be wonderful parents. I just want that so badly for Murad and me. I know it's not our time and the Lord will bless us when it's the right time. Murad last night was like, "Ash, we're not even married yet!" Yeah, I kind of forgot about that. That should be the first thing on our list. Murad has been really sweet about the whole baby thing though. He was like, "I will love any child God blesses us with." And he will. He will be the best parent if the baby is ours, adopted, developmentally disabled, etc. He already is a great father to Abby and of course to Maya and Sampson!

We did decide to start a little sooner on trying for kids. Originally we were going to wait four or five years, but I think we're going to start trying in two or three years. If we do that it means I'll still have to work because Murad will be in grad school and his tiny living stipend will not cover a growing family. However, I think I can do it. I've got some ideas in my head. One is still teach, but not volunteer for everything under the sun. Another is work as an elementary principal. That may be a stressful job for a first time mom and principal. And my other idea is teach at a community college. I think that could be a lot fun too. We'll see. I know the Lord will point us in the right direction as far as family, finances and career are concerned.

Well, this is a really long blog. I'm going to stop right here (I really should when a Pulitzer prize for this fine writing).

3 comments:

Tish said...

good for you two! i could see you teaching community college actually. : ) whatever is meant to be will be.

The Mama said...

Sounds like life is busy as usual. It'll only get crazier (but better) when there's a little one joining the family.

Jodi said...

Oh Ash, you are so sweet! You and Murad can come play with baby Wyatt any time you want! I would love that!!!! ;) My sweet baby is going to have so many wonderful Aunts!!!

I had baby fever too, and all that to say the Lord has his own plan. He will work out all those crazy thoughts running through your head! You guys are going to be WONDERFUL parents some day! I sure do love you friend!