Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Wherein the home study is complete and our cheese runs in fear

First, let me start by saying that I apologize for getting this up so late after the home study. Second, let me finish by saying it is such a relief to have it in the rear-view mirror. The home study wasn't hard by any stretch, but Ashley and I put so much of ourselves into preparing that I think we built it up into something greater than what is was. All it amounted to was a woman a few years older than Ashley or I coming into our home and asking us a questions regarding our past (how we met, our childhoods, etc.). The icing on the cake was that our social worker completing the home study knew at least two people from our church. It was talking with a good friend. She clearly knew how to make a home study easy on the participants. In fact, if we had the same social worker, I'd do another home study in a heart beat. I really enjoyed getting to reminisce with Ashley.

The home study paper work should be done in about two weeks. In addition, we finally got our background check applications in the mail from Light House and sent them off for completion. That only leaves the profile book, which we ordered today. That's all of it folks! It won't truly be finished until the profile books are in the hands of Light House and our social worker in Florida, but it is such a weight off our chests. I can't wait to hear about our first showing!

On the lighter side, my love for cheese knows no bounds. Sure, I may not like all cheeses; but I sure do enjoy the good ones. We've been a little "cheese impaired" the last couple of months. First, one of our cheese graters lost its handle then our cheese slicer went out of commission. Thankfully we had a cheese knife, but still...it was harder to enjoy one of my favorite treats. NOT ANYMORE! Ashley and I went to Bed, Bath, and Beyond last night and got ourselves a new grater and cheese slicer; and the slicer has this fantastic, squishy handle. No blisters from cutting cheese for this guy! We also bought a paper towel holder from one of the only companies with which I will remain brand loyal, Simple Human. They're probably the Apple of home goods, and I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing. All I know is there products are fantastic and I won't say any more about them without further provocation. Seriously. I'm done.

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