Peter Piper?

I wish you all had been here to hear the audible of this conversation Brett and I just had....went a little something like this.

Me: "Do you like the name Piper?"
Brett: "Huh?"
Me: "Piper. Do you like it?"
Brett: "What kind? What about paper?"
Me: "No. Piiiiper"
Brett: "Yeah WHAT about it"
Me: "Do I have an accent? I'm saying P-I-P-E-R"
Brett: "hahahahahah-hahahaha you say that like you now say PAPER! I just now assume you say everything with an accent! And, Piper? What Piper Rogers? Is he some kind of fighter pilot?? That's only a name for a fighter pilot."
Me: "What? I have that big of an accent? And it'd be a girl's name"
Brett: "Heck no, paper, piper, whatever the heck you're saying is not a girl. John Piper! He's a guy! Peter Piper picking a peck of pickled peppers! He's a guy!"
Me: "I can't even reply to those reasons....hahahaha you're ridiculous."
Brett: "I'm not naming my kid PAPER"

And there you have it. I might have an accent. We might never have kids because we can't even speak potential children's names. Brett wants a fighter pilot as a child. But he doesn't want an evangelist/ author or apparently a pepper picker either. The end.

girlfriends

I am linking to this blogpost from The House of Hendrix blog. I love the way she writes things, and I came across this post again as I was re-reading her site.

Here's the link to her post entitled:

"35 things I want my daughter to know about girlfriends"

http://www.thehouseofhendrix.com/2013/07/16/35-things-i-want-my-daughter-to-know-about-girlfriends/


Here is the post NOT FROM ME, but from www.thehouseofhendrix.com I love the way she phrased exactly what I believe. I'm thankful for my girlfriends near and far who are all far from perfect, which is actually just perfect for imperfect me.

35 things I want my daughter to know about Girlfriends:

(a collection from a few of my trusted gals)

1. True girlfriends are those who will tell you the good and the bad. And find a way to make you feel OK about both.
2. Your best friend may have other friends too. That’s ok.
3. A girlfriend understands that we all want to feel celebrated on our birthdays.
4. Girlfriends come in all colors, shapes, and energy levels. Don’t have a type. You will miss out.
5. We are all imperfect people. Your friends will disappoint you. Forgive them even before they ask.
6. True girlfriends are those who meet you in the middle, and sit with you if the moment calls for sitting, and walk with you when you can move forward again.
7.  Be brave enough to be real. Your Authentic self is enough.
8. You know she’s a true girlfriend when you don’t clean up before she comes over… you’re comfortable allowing her to see YOU, mess and all.
9. A lack of phone contact should not breed insecurity, just an excitement for when you finally do connect. Pick up where you left off, no guilt or hesitation. Life is hard and we all know it. Grace should be freely given.
10. Life gets busy though. Be intentional.
11. Love them well. That will look different for each friend.
12. Truly good friends are your best cheerleaders– they make you feel like everything you want is possible.
13. If you find a friend that can make you laugh so hard you pee….don’t let her go.
14. There are no gasps or judgement when your child has a meltdown in front of her. Just a chuckle and a story about when her own child slapped her mother-in-law in the face.
15. Always reach out to the new girl in school or life. Always. 
16. A phone date together with a glass of wine and sleeping children can be as fulfilling as a dinner out.
17. True girlfriends are those who take and give in equal measure – but always remember to measure over the length of a yard and not over the length of an inch.
18. There’s a fine line between sharing information and gossiping. Don’t cross it and ask your friends to do the same.
19. You can make a friend feel loved by loving on her children.
20. It is a blessing to have an intimate few but always have room at your table. Be the anti-clique clique.
21. Don’t be a high maintenance friend, life’s hard enough. Just love well and often.
22. Laugh and cry together, often at the same time.
23. Don’t flirt with her boyfriend, spouse or love interest.
24. Remember your life and family are not supposed to look like hers. You were created differently. Don’t compare.
25. Friends should never feel like an obligation.
26. Girlfriends know when to simply say “you will get through this, I promise.”
27. When you know you are crazy, your girlfriend can assure you, you are normal, even though you are crazy.
28. A girlfriend understands your hormones, at all the different stages of womanhood.
29. Be Trustworthy  ”A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.” (Proverbs 11).
30. True girlfriends always know how to point out the best in each other.
31. Apologize when you screw up, because you will.
32. Don’t just say you’re going to pray for her, actually pray, even when she doesn’t ask.
33. Know the purity of her heart. It’ll make it easier to give her the benefit of doubt.
34. Give of yourself expecting nothing in return. A true friend will reciprocate when she is able.
35. You have been placed in each others lives with great purpose. Cherish each other

Quite the busy week

We've had quite the week around here.

1. Turned in my Master's Thesis, received a 100% from my Prof and the highest score from the review board. That took 18 months. Yippee Skippee Peanut Butter that I get to write:

Renee Rogers M.A. Ed.

:)

2. Bought 3 and a half acres to build a house on. I'm a little overwhelmed!

3. Anna is coming to visit!! We're going to Braves v. Reds for a late birthday celebration.

4. Looking forward to being in OH for friends weddings and shower in August.

Yay summer :)

Why Girls Love Pinterest...From a Guy's Perspective

Okay, this video made me laugh. The end is boring and dumb, but the beginning really made me giggle. I love it.