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...of an Academy Award

I made my first movie. On my phone. I mean, I made movies in college (that was part of my major)... this is the first movie I've made on my phone. And in a long time.

I finally bought iMovie for my iPhone and iMade a movie iTitled:

"From Abram to Selah"

Get the double meaning?

I was trying to pick the right song to go with it and ended up seeing that one of my favorite songs "Out Loud" by one of my favorite (no longer) bands "Dispatch" was the perfect length and had the perfect lyrics. I thought about "Baby Driver", by Simon and Garfunkel, but when they said the words "sex appeal" at one point, I decided it probably wasn't entirely appropriate.

So still waiting on Miss Selah and counting down the hours until my appointment tomorrow morning at 7:30. Abram just woke up from his nap and we've got to do lunch for this hungry hippo kiddo.

Oh! I wanted to ask you all... do you think that it's uncouth to set up a care calendar for yourself when you have a baby? I feel like it kind of is, but I also feel like it's similarly uncouth to ask someone to set one up for you and give them specific instructions about it, ya know? And I found this great website called "Meal Baby" that is a free care calendar with the option of sending gift cards for far away family members. I thought that was kind of neat, since all of our family is out of town, but we want them to feel involved. Also, I want the care calendar less for the food aspect and more for the scheduling of visitors aspect. Like, knowing there will only be one "person" wanting to come over only on nights we've predetermined and if they bring food, great. Ya know? But I feel weird basically asking people to feed us. Even though that's not really how I see it, that's the way it will come across. What do you think? Bad etiquette or not?

Thanks for the advice. I listen. I promise.

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  1. Jason and EricaApril 16, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    Go for the care calendar! I recently got to bring meals to a friend who had a baby and was really glad to be given the opportunity.

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  2. BethanyApril 17, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    I agree! It's a way of letting others bless you... And they will be VERY happy to do so :-)

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  3. Melissa LyonsApril 17, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    go with the calendar. its always a hard thing to get in touch with a mom who has a newborn and not feel like you are buggin her. online is GREAT!

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