Monday, March 17, 2008

Now that's what I call faith...

... or foolishness.

Or just a really good bargain.

Take your pick; it could go either way, really.

Whatever you call it, the fact is that Dustin and I bought a crib on Saturday.

Yes, a crib. A baby crib.

WE
... the 100% infertile people... BOUGHT A BABY CRIB. On Saturday. Not yet knowing if we would be accepted into the adoption program.

A 3-in-1 crib in really good condition... for $65. Thank you very much, craigslist!

I found the crib on Thursday. The day we thought we would hear from the agency. No call from the agency, but found a really great crib. Friday, again, no call from the agency. Still a really nice crib. Saturday... agency closed... no call. Still a nice crib. We buy crib, barely squeezing it in my tiny car, and bring it home, hoping that we didn't just waste $65. We figured that if this program didn't work out, we'd still adopt somehow, from some place, and would eventually need a crib. But if not, hey, for $65, we could sell it ourselves and get it all back.


See? A crib. In OUR house. Right beside the Gazelle that never gets used except for as a clothes hanger holder. Hopefully future baby will like to work out because we, well, don't.


And that is the room where the crib now lives. Hopefully eventually it will be a nursery, but right now, it is where our clothes hanger holder workout machine sits, as well as where I throw fold our clean laundry and where my husband irons his work clothes. It is also where Molly sometimes poops. See the carpet cleaner bottle there? Yeah. That's Molly's fault.

So... whether you call it faith, or foolishness, or just a really good bargain, as of Saturday, Dustin and I are now the terrified proud owners of a baby crib.

And oh yeah... the adoption agency called today. Our application got the highest score out of all of them. We're in. :o)

16 comments:

Deedra said...

That is awesome news!! I'm glad you guys got such a great score! I'm sure it is only a matter of time until you are setting up that crib for use with your new little one! I continue to be amazed at God's timing, So different than what I wanted & When I wanted it, but perfect according to His plan.....I will keep you guys in my prayers!

Bethany said...

YAY!!!!!!!! You're in!

heidi @ ggip said...

"The highest score of them all" That's great!!

Stacy said...

Congratulations!!

Chelsea Rae said...

CRYSTAL!!! YAY!!!!!!!! What does all this mean? Do you wait for a family to pick you now? I am so happy for you!!!

OMB said...

Great news! Congrats!!!

Anonymous said...

OH MY! That is so exciting! I'm so happy for you both. What a long awaited blessing this is! ohboyohboyohboy!

The Rock Chick said...

YAY! Congrats on the adoption news! I am so thrilled for both of you. That must be so exciting!!! Did they say how long of a wait you might have?

I think buying the crib was a marvelous idea! It just shows how hopeful you both are.

Erin said...

YAY!! You're in!! Congrats on expecting! YAY! I already said that, but YAY! again! I'm so excited for you guys! And YAY! for an awesome deal on crib!

Amber said...

WooHOOO!!! Wonderful, fabulous, awesome, superb news. :-D Congrats!!!

Kathryn said...

YAY!! That IS awesome news!!

Anonymous said...

Yay Congrats!!!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!...I hope your crib is occupied soon!

(BTW, I had to click on the link to read your terrifying story...thanks for best laugh I've had in a while!)

Anonymous said...

Oh Crystal, how wonderful!!!! Congratulations!

Jessica Morris said...

:) I can't wait to see it assembled!

Kristin said...

Yeah Crystal! I've been praying for you and I'm so happy for you!

Cute crib :)