Church, Moving, Vanting...

So, I actually went to church this past Wednesday night. Yay me! Steph really wanted to take Abi to Otter Creek to see if she'd like the Mettes program. Plus, we wanted to check out the Mettes Coordinator and see what their program was like. I didn't get a very good first impression. They seem desperate for help (HELLO! I want to help! *holding myself back*) and the coordinator didn't seem to have it together. But, I gave her the benefit of the doubt. She just didn't have any teachers there... Maybe it'll be better next week. So, we left Abi there and then headed to the Women's Ministry class. OMG! So good. A woman spoke on how our words trap us...I'm not going to go into it, but it was SOOO good. So, that's 3 times I've been there and I've loved it!

Unfortunately, Abi did not love her first time there. I'm super sad. She said that no other teachers showed up, so all the girls (all ages) were in one class. She said that the teacher really didn't have control of anything. But, I hope that we can convince her not to judge the Mettes program after just going one night. I mean, the poor coordinator didn't have help and they haven't even had their Celebration (end of year graduation), so they can't start their new classes yet. Anyhoo, I hope that we can convince Abi to keep going for a while...to give it a real try. Steph really wants Abi to go to the same church as us (lately Abi's been going with her grandma).

One more thing, I'm kind of a Mettes snob. I've come from a church that had a Mettes program w/ over 100 girls every Wednesday night. Our Coordinator went on to be the State Coordinator...meaning she's incharge of all the Mettes programs in AR. So, I've had really great coordinators. And if I'm going to join a Mettes program at a church that's not very with-it, I'm afraid that I might say things to hurt feelins. Or I'm afraid that I might try to take over. Ahh! I'm terrible!! But, like I said, I've come from a GREAT Mettes program, so I know how it is supposed to be run. If it's not put together the right way the girls will miss out on so much stuff!

Okay, I'm thru venting...or vanting as my 16 y/o buddy says (venting+ranting=vanting). =)

Oh yeah! The moving thing...

So, mom and dad told me it's okay if I move in with Steph. They've decided to stay in the little house a little longer. They're praying and BELIEVING their big house will sell! Go God!

I'm super excited! I've already collected eleventy billion boxes and I'm going to start packing up right away. I'll get a storage building next month and start moving and cleaning... This is major for me. Normally I'm the worst procrastinator and I'll leave everything to the day before I move! Not this time, ya'll (just call me BritBrit). I'm so excited about this move that I'm ready to start NOW! I've already worked out the space planning in the room (complete w/ a drawing) and I've made a list of the things I'm going to take to her house. It won't be much! I'm so excited about that. I've always been the worst pack rat. I'm trying to turn over a new leaf.

So, the only thing I'm worried about at this point is giving Lara my 30 day notice. She's not just my landlord, she's a really great friend. I know she needs a renter and I don't want to put her in a bind. But, 30-days is enough notice, right? Should I tell her right now? I'm conflicted! Anyway, I don't want her to hurt financially, but I have to do what's right for me...RIGHT?