So with our impending family changes we did the unthinkable . . . we notified the stake presidency that we would not be able to continue to house the missionaries. I know, this probably makes some of you sad because let's face it - we've gotten a lot of good blog posts out of this whole situation. But oh well - I'm sure they'll move out and I'll find other things to post about. At least I hope.
Anyhow . . . the stake provided us with two quite awesome responses to our request that they find new housing for the Elders.
1) "Wow! You guys have been so blessed - it's just like how Abraham and Sariah had a baby." Now, trust me, any time a baby is born it is a miracle but really? really? I mean maybe we are a little older than the typical Provo couple having their first baby but we aren't 100 years old. And besides, my serious skin care regimen of olive oil ensures me that I don't look too old. At least I am delusional enough to believe that - so please don't burst my bubble.
2) "Good news! We were looking through the rules and we discovered that really there are no rules against having the missionaries continue to live with you at your home with your newborn baby." Praise to Greg who thought on his feet and quickly replied, in essence, "The handbook may not have rules against it but WE have rules against it."
I'm sure that there are worse comments that can and will be said such as . . . "You are as big as a house!" "Wow! You must be having twins because you are so huge!" but for now . . . these will suffice.
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I would like to know your response to the Abraham & Sarah comment.
If you didn't think of a zinger then, I'm sure you thought of several by now.
Congrats on the baby! Make sure if you ever want anything you call it a craving so you "have" to get it :-)
My personal favorite pregnancy insult (now second to the the Abraham and Sarah) is, Whoa, you must be due any day. I usually start getting this around 6 months. It makes me feel really good. And I've already gotten the twins one. I just keep eating my feelings.
one time a guy told me the produce section wanted their watermelon back at the grocery store. But the Stake Presidency really came up with a good one with you guys! Way to think Greg! I am excited for you that the missionaries are moving on!
I was so shocked when he "likened" us unto Abraham and Sariah that I just nodded and agreed that it really was a blessing. What do you say to something like that? How old do you think we are came to mind. It was awkward.
If you ever start to feel bad about your changing body you can borrow my Matty, and he'll tell you that your stretch marks are "beauiful".
I don't even know what to say. Abraham and Sariah...SERIOUSLY!!??? Man, that's WAY off. Good job, Ross, on smacking that second comment down immediately...glad you were there for that crucial conversation 'cause I probably would've said awkwardly, 'oh, good,' then kicked myself all the way home.
I think you should have said the following to the Stake President: "Exactly, and just like Abraham I have selected 3 other women in the stake to be my wives and concubines."
Kitty, your face looks as youthful as a 17 year old's. A mix-up with Sariah is total craziness. I wish I could have been a fly on the wall for that one. :) Missionaries...be gone.
How does your stake president feel about a cage match with me? I hope he's "ready to rumble" (now imagine jock jams starting to blast).
I'm serious by the way...
and PS CONGRATS! Super exciting.
And I'm not kidding about the cage match. I want to punch that guy. Am I getting too violent? No... no I'm not.
Yes you'll find other things to blog about...like your BABY. Don't worry. There will be lots and lots of material. BTW thanks for reminding me of the day that woman thought for darned sure I was having twins and suggested several times I go back to the doctor for another look.
Okay, I am way behind the times here, but first, congratulations! And second, I really thought you must be joking about the Sarah remark because it is unfathomable that someone from this planet would say such a thing!
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