how many things can fit down the drain???

Apparently quite a few things can fit down the average bathroom drain before the average parent notices the slow drain while helping a small child brush their teeth. When Ben finally emptied the trap under the sink it included all of the following: a penny, 2 paper clips (large), ½ of a bar of soap, a toy skateboard, mami’s hair tie (rubber band), a nail file and an old toothbrush! We were stunned not only how many things could fit down a drain, but that the drain was pretty much doing fine until the final blow (the toy skateboard). It makes us wonder what exactly they shoved down there that might have made it through the trap without getting stuck. Ah, boys! :)

Aside from cleaning out the bathroom sink, we spent some time on Saturday with another family who is on the waiting list to adopt a girl from Colombia with the agency we are going through (Children’s Hope International). We went bowling and had so much fun! They were fantastic and Joshua was particularly taken with their oldest who played with him. As soon as we were in the van, he was asking when we will see them again. What a great time!

We also spent the weekend buying up school supplies—we got everything at either Costco or Target and only laid out $65.00! That included two new snazzy lunch bags and double supplies in case they ran out (as the teachers warn us they will). If you happen to be waiting or looking for things to donate, you can’t beat the sales going on right now—we got 24 packs of crayolas and elmer’s glue for 25 cents each! We get excited about the craziest things. :) The boys are so excited about the new school. We have taken Joshua out of the local public school and put our two oldest in a small private school that focuses on positive discipline with very open and hands-on learning environments. It’s going to be a bit of a struggle financially, but the school has given them a scholarship because of the diversity they bring to the campus and the school has a lot of experience with non-traditional learning styles. Every time we drive by, we wave hello and talk about how great it will be. Joshua will be in 1st grade and Samuel is starting kindergarten, so they will be in the same school for the first time!

We're heading off to Indiana this week, so wish us luck with the trip!