Managers at work have been trying, for the last couple of years, to convince me into going into management. They say I have a way of getting "results". Here is an example. Everyone thought I was joking about getting that p1mp suit on them. And, you see the results.......And here is the more amazing part...every one of those people are SOBER. You heard it right people. Through sheer charisma (you see it dripping off me in this picture right?) I convinced them to put on a purple p1mp suit.*
[Be warned East Coast bloggers - You knock on my door, I'll shake your hand, say, "Howdy", then slap the purple p1mp costume in your hand and say, "Now, let's get down to bidness"]
Speaking of being sober, I was the only one to partake of w(h)ine. I guess I made it into such a big deal that I was a bit shocked that I was the only one having w(h)ine. But, as I can attest, every person attending had to drive to my house, which is rather far for some of our visitors. I can see this horror story happening:
Here is your referral, congrats. By the way, has anything changed in your dossier since you submitted it?
Mmmmmm, yeah I got a DUI after leaving Johnny's cowbug gathering.
That would...well that would be the worst thing possible. So, I didn't push people and they were a gracious to all my nagging. In fact, I ended up with more w(h)ine then when I started. Michele brought me a little present:
Anytime you start with N bottles and you end up with N+1, that's a winner! (Plus, it means you're ready for management).
Okay, so how did the gathering go? Well, if 5 purple p1mps isn't enough to show you how relaxed everyone was, I can say it went great. I think we talked about a lot of adoption issues that you just can't type and respond to in the comments section. I know that I loathe to answer questions to those posted in my comments section within the comments section. Michele brought her beautiful child to the party. And with two girls running around, there were at least 3 separate conversations going on most times and at least one little girl getting picked up.
I will say that I am so happy to see the parents in waiting or doing the paperchase have such confidence in their decision and in the China process. Basically, everyone has the feeling of, "Let's get this show on the road."
We talked about the extra paperwork needed now. We talked a bit about our agency (by sheer mojo or luck or whatever we all are using the SAME agency).
We talked about, "What you keep your trap shut about next time". i.e. You want to be such a good and honest prospective parent you mention something and now that results in needing new documentation letters. Sheesh. ix-nay on the detail-ay
We talked about what the trip to China will be like. The agonizing 6-7 week wait until TA and then the sudden rush to buy expensive plane tickets.
And, we didn't nibble all that much. I even forgot to put the friggin peppers on the grill until 30 minutes after the shindig got started. The peppers typically take an hour to cook on slow heat. About 50 minutes into it, they didn't look cooked enough so I cranked up the heat. The results were:
The bacon grease has caught the grill on fire. And for the more astute of you, you can see that there is little fire still continuing on some of the peppers:
But generally, good to go:
I was writing someone who asked how [Wifey] felt about this. I think she really enjoyed it. She loves talking to other parents about the small nuts and bolts of parenting. Besides us, L & J and M are all parents of children. And, we're still not far of from the uncertainty of being first time parents. i.e. we'll still admit to dumb things we did last month.
Well, with that...Miss [the Girl] bids the party, adieu
*Note: No actual p1mps were hurt or slapped in this process.
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