My friend Mandy just posted this on FB...
Adoption Situation
From time to time I receive potential adoption situations via friends, lawyers and other adoption related services. I have no personal experience with these agencies/lawyers/facilitators unless stated! Please practice due diligence and research with these posts!
Mixed race siblings
Each child has a different father
Girl born 03-19-10, 3/4 African American, 1/4 Filipino
Boy born 08-22-12, 3/4 African American, 1/4 Native American (not enrolled)
If interested I can put you in contact with Mandy for more information. Serious inquiries only please email me at adoptivemomma2@yahoo.com
12/29/12
Christmas
We had a good Christmas despite being hit with a stomach virus on Christmas Eve.
The stomach flu, Santa Claus, and the tooth fairy visited us on Christmas Eve.
We took it easy by watching movies...
playing with our new stuff...
and Rogan aka Jason Aldean put on a concert for us.
Looking forward to New Year's.
The stomach flu, Santa Claus, and the tooth fairy visited us on Christmas Eve.
12/18/12
12/11/12
Waiting Child
I received the below post via a public list serv. I have no experience or first hand knowledge about the advertisement. Please practice due diligence before responding.
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Please let others know that may be open to adopting a child with birthmarks from Asia. This child has a capillary hemangioma located on her face. ContactCkids@wacap.org WACAP (www.wacap.org) is a non-profit adoption agency.
She never gives up so lets not give up on finding her a family
Chelsey May is a curious little girl always asking questions about everything. This healthy 6-year-old is reported to be on track developmentally in all areas. She's always liked the company of adults and has toddled after them since she was two years old trying to imitate whatever they were doing. She can be obstinate and is described as a girl who never gives up, and also as a helpful child who likes singing and playing with the other kids.
There is no fee or obligation to see her whole file.
She never gives up so lets not give up on finding her a family
Chelsey May is a curious little girl always asking questions about everything. This healthy 6-year-old is reported to be on track developmentally in all areas. She's always liked the company of adults and has toddled after them since she was two years old trying to imitate whatever they were doing. She can be obstinate and is described as a girl who never gives up, and also as a helpful child who likes singing and playing with the other kids.
There is no fee or obligation to see her whole file.
What Do You Do All Day?
If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me what I do all day as a stay at home mom, we would be wealthy and my husband would not work either. True story.
I stay home with our kids. Occupation homemaker. Yep, full time mom. 1950's housewife. SAHM. Whatever you want to call it that is my job. I am a full time mom and wife. As hard as it may be for some to believe it is actually work and it is exhausting but I love it and I have a pretty great time doing it.
No, I do not sit at home eating bon bons or watching soaps. I do not go shopping everyday (unless you count Wal-Mart, Target, or the grocery store) and I do not spend hours at the gym (obviously from the size of my rear end).
For all those concerning themselves with what actually goes down around here, this is what a typical day looks like for me...
6:30 a.m. Wake up and grab the first shower so I can get everyone else dressed and ready.
6:45 a.m. Wake the kids up and get them all dressed..
7:00-8:20 a.m. Feed the kids (If Brian has not left early for work he helps me get the kids dressed and makes breakfast or school lunch/snack). Make school lunch and snack. Clean up kitchen, pick up the slew of toys spread throughout our house. Change Avenn's diaper and get her fed. Finishing getting myself dressed. Sign homework forms and go through school folders. Review math or vocabulary words with Brice if it's a test day. Pack up backpacks. Get the kids out the door! School drop off.
8:20-10:00 a.m. Run any errands or go to the grocery store. Although it may be unbelievable I always have an errand. It seems there is always something that has to be bought, paid for, or taken care of.
10:00 a.m. Get Avenn down for a nap. Clean up from morning rush. Start laundry and if possible get dinner ready to be stuck in the oven tonight or start the crock pot.
11:00 a.m.-3:00p.m. Pick Rogan up from PreK. Feed the two kids lunch, help Rogan with homework and try to get him to take a nap. More laundry and anything else that needs to be done around the house. Feed kids snack. Feed myself lunch. Finish up any other errands left to do. I tend to busy myself with just being a mom to my kids during this time. Kids always need attention and sometimes I just play with them because that's what they need.
3:00 p.m. Pick up Brice from school. I have to wait in his school pick up line for 30-45 min each day. It's my "quiet time" during the day. The little kids are usually watching a movie or playing in the backseat and I try to read a magazine, book, or news on my phone. I also catch up on Facebook and often talk to my mom on the phone while waiting.
4:00-6:00 p.m. Brice is always hungry after school so I get him fed. Head to evening activities either basketball, riding, reading tutor, etc.
6:00-9:00 p.m. Homework, cook dinner, feed the family, bath time, more laundry, let the kids play before heading to bed. Clean up from dinner. Finally get to sit down and spend some time with my husband and go over whatever has happened that day and is happening the next day or the rest of the week.
9:00 p.m. Collapse from exhaustion. Get ready to do it all again tomorrow!
That's pretty much my day in a nutshell. Add in there from time to time doctor's appointments, dentist appointments, car service, sick days, school parties and whatever else comes up. Something always comes up.
I am never bored and I often feel like I live in my car. So when you ask me what do you do all day the answer is I run around like a chicken with my head cut off.
I would not change a thing about my life. Crazy is what I do best.
I stay home with our kids. Occupation homemaker. Yep, full time mom. 1950's housewife. SAHM. Whatever you want to call it that is my job. I am a full time mom and wife. As hard as it may be for some to believe it is actually work and it is exhausting but I love it and I have a pretty great time doing it.
No, I do not sit at home eating bon bons or watching soaps. I do not go shopping everyday (unless you count Wal-Mart, Target, or the grocery store) and I do not spend hours at the gym (obviously from the size of my rear end).
For all those concerning themselves with what actually goes down around here, this is what a typical day looks like for me...
6:30 a.m. Wake up and grab the first shower so I can get everyone else dressed and ready.
6:45 a.m. Wake the kids up and get them all dressed..
7:00-8:20 a.m. Feed the kids (If Brian has not left early for work he helps me get the kids dressed and makes breakfast or school lunch/snack). Make school lunch and snack. Clean up kitchen, pick up the slew of toys spread throughout our house. Change Avenn's diaper and get her fed. Finishing getting myself dressed. Sign homework forms and go through school folders. Review math or vocabulary words with Brice if it's a test day. Pack up backpacks. Get the kids out the door! School drop off.
8:20-10:00 a.m. Run any errands or go to the grocery store. Although it may be unbelievable I always have an errand. It seems there is always something that has to be bought, paid for, or taken care of.
10:00 a.m. Get Avenn down for a nap. Clean up from morning rush. Start laundry and if possible get dinner ready to be stuck in the oven tonight or start the crock pot.
11:00 a.m.-3:00p.m. Pick Rogan up from PreK. Feed the two kids lunch, help Rogan with homework and try to get him to take a nap. More laundry and anything else that needs to be done around the house. Feed kids snack. Feed myself lunch. Finish up any other errands left to do. I tend to busy myself with just being a mom to my kids during this time. Kids always need attention and sometimes I just play with them because that's what they need.
3:00 p.m. Pick up Brice from school. I have to wait in his school pick up line for 30-45 min each day. It's my "quiet time" during the day. The little kids are usually watching a movie or playing in the backseat and I try to read a magazine, book, or news on my phone. I also catch up on Facebook and often talk to my mom on the phone while waiting.
4:00-6:00 p.m. Brice is always hungry after school so I get him fed. Head to evening activities either basketball, riding, reading tutor, etc.
6:00-9:00 p.m. Homework, cook dinner, feed the family, bath time, more laundry, let the kids play before heading to bed. Clean up from dinner. Finally get to sit down and spend some time with my husband and go over whatever has happened that day and is happening the next day or the rest of the week.
9:00 p.m. Collapse from exhaustion. Get ready to do it all again tomorrow!
That's pretty much my day in a nutshell. Add in there from time to time doctor's appointments, dentist appointments, car service, sick days, school parties and whatever else comes up. Something always comes up.
I am never bored and I often feel like I live in my car. So when you ask me what do you do all day the answer is I run around like a chicken with my head cut off.
I would not change a thing about my life. Crazy is what I do best.
12/10/12
Missing Elf
We do not Elf on the Shelf and I was under the impression we may be the only parents on the planet who do not spend their evenings coming up with Elf hijinks. I never thought much about it. We always assumed our boys would never believe the Elf hype. They are evil masterminds and if they thought a rat was in the building that sucker would end up hog tied and gagged. I am certain of it. We'd have an Elf hostage on our hands.
Apparently, we are not the only people who do not subscribe to the Elf mania. After my post on Facebook I found out many of my FB friends do not Elf either. They are also raising evil masterminds or they are completely freaked out by a creepy spy elf.
I am glad to know we are not failing our kids by not starting this popular tradition providing them with a lifetime of Elfness that can be passed on to their own kids...yada yada yada.
All this Elf talk started for Brian and I because I stumbled upon the book Spending the Holidays With People I Want to Punch In the Throat which is written by Jen who blogs at www.peopleiwanttopunchinthethroat.com. Apparently, last year she went on a blog rant about over achieving moms who go above and beyond to Elf. Her hilarious rant snowballed, her blog blew up with new subscribers and her post turned into a book, which I found this weekend while seeking out something humorous to read.
The author is a sarcastic, foul mouthed, underachieving, blogging mother of two. A woman after my own heart.
Happy Holidays!
Apparently, we are not the only people who do not subscribe to the Elf mania. After my post on Facebook I found out many of my FB friends do not Elf either. They are also raising evil masterminds or they are completely freaked out by a creepy spy elf.
I am glad to know we are not failing our kids by not starting this popular tradition providing them with a lifetime of Elfness that can be passed on to their own kids...yada yada yada.
All this Elf talk started for Brian and I because I stumbled upon the book Spending the Holidays With People I Want to Punch In the Throat which is written by Jen who blogs at www.peopleiwanttopunchinthethroat.com. Apparently, last year she went on a blog rant about over achieving moms who go above and beyond to Elf. Her hilarious rant snowballed, her blog blew up with new subscribers and her post turned into a book, which I found this weekend while seeking out something humorous to read.
The author is a sarcastic, foul mouthed, underachieving, blogging mother of two. A woman after my own heart.
Happy Holidays!
Waiting Children
I received the following email from a public list serv. I have no knowledge or experience with the agency and/or facilitator. Please practice due diligence when responding to any adoption advertisement.
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Please contact _Childofmyheart@aol.com_ (mailto:Childofmyheart@aol.com) if
you are interested in these 2 sweet boys!
cp
Birthday: 11/06
Gender: Male
Special needs: developmental delays, autism symptoms, mild thoracic
scoliosis, strabismus
YH
Birthday: 08/08
Gender: Male
Special needs: Developmental delays, congenital thalassemia
The pressure of taking care of two children alone was too much for the boys
birth mother and she tried to commit suicide; because of this they were
placed in protective services at the Oasis Children’s Home. CP is considered
to be a sweet and considerate boy, he helps other children clear up their
toys and is “the teacher’s wonderful little helper”. His foster mother has
been working with him on his emotional control and stability, he is
becoming more stable through her guidance and comfort. His schooling is helping
him to progress in his learning though he continues to receive speech
training through a Speech Language Pathologist. CP and his brother are looking for
a forever home where they can be cared for and loved together!
Precious YH and his brother initially were placed in a Children’s Home
after their birth mother could not afford to take care of them as a single
mother. Since then they have been living with foster families and YH has
adapted very well to them. He has developed a close relationship with his foster
mother and seeks his foster parent’s attention. His emotions have also
stabilized and he gets along well with his foster sister as well. He is very
independent and can follow directions and warnings well. He also loves to go
to school though he is about one year behind children of his age – it has
been recommended that he needs more social stimulations and his therapy
seems to be helping him catch up. This precious boy and his brother hope to be
adopted to the same forever family! This is an International Adoption
Situation. Please contact _Childofmyheart@aol.com_
(mailto:Childofmyheart@aol.com) if you are intersted!__,_._,___
12/2/12
Waiting Child
Kameron is a 1 year old from Oklahoma seeking his forever family. To learn more click http://photolisting.adoption.com/foster-adoption/children/kameron-28751
11/16/12
National Adoption Day
It's National Adoption Day for additional information on what that means and the history of this day click here.
11/1/12
National Adoption Month
Helpful links to spread awareness and how to observe this month...
Observing National Adoption Month, 30 Days of Ideas
History of National Adoption Month
National Adoption Day
National Council for Adoption
National Adoption Awareness Month
Observing National Adoption Month, 30 Days of Ideas
History of National Adoption Month
National Adoption Day
National Council for Adoption
National Adoption Awareness Month
10/29/12
Momma, Did I Grow In Your Tummy?
The questions have started. It just so happens that Rogan has a teacher in his preschool who has been pregnant the first part of the year. She had her baby a couple of weeks ago and since she has been gone the question has come up, "Momma, did I grow in your tummy?".
I answered honestly. I asked him if he remembered that he and his brother and sister are adopted. He said he did and I then explained being adopted means you grew in another mommy's tummy. I told him the other mommy went to the hospital when it was time for him to be born. I then explained we got a phone call and we were told to hurry up and get to the hospital because Rogan was coming and he needed us to come pick him up. So we did.
Rogan was completely satisfied with my answer and simply responded, "Oh okay. Yeah, yeah, I remember. You came to get me."
A few times since this discussion he has said to me, "Mom remember when I grew in that mommy's tummy? Yeah then you came and got me." Yep Rogan, I remember.
Brice is not as curious. He rarely asks questions but he listens intently when Rogan quizzes me. Yesterday however Brice came at me hardcore.
I was getting onto Brice for something, I cannot even remember what at this point. My voice was not raised, I was just talking to him. Suddenly, he began to cry and get emotional and he said, "you don't want me!" and he ran off to his room.
Wha? What the heck? Where did that come from? I was completely dumbfounded.
I am not certain he was speaking about adoption. I believe he felt he was in trouble and because he was naughty I was mad at him. No matter what, I decided to seize the opportunity.
I immediately called Brice back to the living room and we sat down together as I told him in no uncertain terms he was wanted. He was wanted very much.
I told him Daddy and I waited and prayed for him for years before he became ours. I said when he was born we drove a very long way as fast as we could to the hospital to come get him and we were so excited when we saw him. His adoption was the answer to a lot of prayers and tears. I reassured him that he is and always will be wanted and we are his parents forever. We love him, his brother, and his sister more than anything in the world. All he said was really? Absolutely, I responded. He gave me a hug and went to play Skylanders.
A huge fear for adoptive parents is we are going to screw up one of these moments. We try our very best to be prepared and hope we do everything correctly. I can tell you when these moments come up it is instant anxiety on this end. My first thought was "Holy crap..don't screw this up!"
My advice is be calm, keep it simple and honest. Details can come along as the years progress. I did not bring up or discuss birth parents at this point. Our kids are young and they are just beginning to put the puzzle pieces together. They have not specifically asked about their birth parents but they will eventually. When they do we will address it.
I discussed both events with my husband and asked for feedback. He and I are on the same page. The moments came, I handled it the best I could, let's carry on. Just another day.
I answered honestly. I asked him if he remembered that he and his brother and sister are adopted. He said he did and I then explained being adopted means you grew in another mommy's tummy. I told him the other mommy went to the hospital when it was time for him to be born. I then explained we got a phone call and we were told to hurry up and get to the hospital because Rogan was coming and he needed us to come pick him up. So we did.
Rogan was completely satisfied with my answer and simply responded, "Oh okay. Yeah, yeah, I remember. You came to get me."
A few times since this discussion he has said to me, "Mom remember when I grew in that mommy's tummy? Yeah then you came and got me." Yep Rogan, I remember.
Brice is not as curious. He rarely asks questions but he listens intently when Rogan quizzes me. Yesterday however Brice came at me hardcore.
I was getting onto Brice for something, I cannot even remember what at this point. My voice was not raised, I was just talking to him. Suddenly, he began to cry and get emotional and he said, "you don't want me!" and he ran off to his room.
Wha? What the heck? Where did that come from? I was completely dumbfounded.
I am not certain he was speaking about adoption. I believe he felt he was in trouble and because he was naughty I was mad at him. No matter what, I decided to seize the opportunity.
I immediately called Brice back to the living room and we sat down together as I told him in no uncertain terms he was wanted. He was wanted very much.
I told him Daddy and I waited and prayed for him for years before he became ours. I said when he was born we drove a very long way as fast as we could to the hospital to come get him and we were so excited when we saw him. His adoption was the answer to a lot of prayers and tears. I reassured him that he is and always will be wanted and we are his parents forever. We love him, his brother, and his sister more than anything in the world. All he said was really? Absolutely, I responded. He gave me a hug and went to play Skylanders.
A huge fear for adoptive parents is we are going to screw up one of these moments. We try our very best to be prepared and hope we do everything correctly. I can tell you when these moments come up it is instant anxiety on this end. My first thought was "Holy crap..don't screw this up!"
My advice is be calm, keep it simple and honest. Details can come along as the years progress. I did not bring up or discuss birth parents at this point. Our kids are young and they are just beginning to put the puzzle pieces together. They have not specifically asked about their birth parents but they will eventually. When they do we will address it.
I discussed both events with my husband and asked for feedback. He and I are on the same page. The moments came, I handled it the best I could, let's carry on. Just another day.
10/27/12
Heroes For Kids
My husband and I went to high school with this young man's mother and uncle. He is an adoptee from Ukraine and has adopted siblings with special needs as well. If you are in Northwest Arkansas I would encourage you to participate in his 5k in Fayetteville, AR on November 3rd.
https://www.facebook.com/TeamworksHeroes
https://www.facebook.com/TeamworksHeroes
10/18/12
Midwest Family Needed
I received the following email from a public list serv. I have no knowledge or experience with the agency and/or facilitator. Please practice due diligence when responding to any adoption advertisement.
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LOOKING FOR a Midwest Family --- Code: Natori – Jan 2013
Name & Due Date: Natori - January 2, 2013
Sex (If Known): Unknown
Race: African-American
Location: Midwest Region – IL, IN, KY, OH, -
Health: BM is very healthy - No drug use, alcohol or smoking.
Other Info: Wants pictures, letter & phone calls - looking for a married couple who lives close enough to visit her before delivery
Total Estimated Fees: $ 15,000 – $ 17,000
Case Worker: f
IF YOU ARE PAPER READY AND INTERESTED, please contact Sarahsarahjdalia@gmail.com (sarahjdalia @ gmail.com - No spaces) or Adam adambodily@gmail.com (adambodily @ gmail.com - No spaces)
You will also need to go to our webpage WWW.Adoptionadvertising.org download the adoptive parent intake form, fill it out and email it toadambodily@gmail.com (adambodily @ gmail.com - NO SPACES) and Sarah sarahjdalia@gmail.com (sarahjdalia @ gmail.com - No spaces). Adam will call you after he gets the intake from the web page.
Kathy Finch kathrynmfinch@hotmail.com
"Adoption Advertising" Adoption Administrative Assistant
WWW.Adoptionadvertising.org
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LOOKING FOR a Midwest Family --- Code: Natori – Jan 2013
Name & Due Date: Natori - January 2, 2013
Sex (If Known): Unknown
Race: African-American
Location: Midwest Region – IL, IN, KY, OH, -
Health: BM is very healthy - No drug use, alcohol or smoking.
Other Info: Wants pictures, letter & phone calls - looking for a married couple who lives close enough to visit her before delivery
Total Estimated Fees: $ 15,000 – $ 17,000
Case Worker: f
IF YOU ARE PAPER READY AND INTERESTED, please contact Sarahsarahjdalia@gmail.com (sarahjdalia @ gmail.com - No spaces) or Adam adambodily@gmail.com (adambodily @ gmail.com - No spaces)
You will also need to go to our webpage WWW.Adoptionadvertising.org download the adoptive parent intake form, fill it out and email it toadambodily@gmail.com (adambodily @ gmail.com - NO SPACES) and Sarah sarahjdalia@gmail.com (sarahjdalia @ gmail.com - No spaces). Adam will call you after he gets the intake from the web page.
Kathy Finch kathrynmfinch@hotmail.com
"Adoption Advertising" Adoption Administrative Assistant
WWW.Adoptionadvertising.org
10/3/12
9/12/12
Latest Goings-On
Here's what's been happing in our house.
Brice turned seven and is sporting a toothless smile which is causing the tooth fairy's account to dwindle...
Three days later Brian celebrated his 36th...
Avenn decided for her daddy's birthday present she would take off walking across the livingroom...
We spent the morning at the park...
Today Rogan came home from PreK to find his new John Deere boots had arrived. He has not taken them off yet...
He's happy very very happy.
Brice turned seven and is sporting a toothless smile which is causing the tooth fairy's account to dwindle...
Avenn decided for her daddy's birthday present she would take off walking across the livingroom...
We spent the morning at the park...
Today Rogan came home from PreK to find his new John Deere boots had arrived. He has not taken them off yet...
He's happy very very happy.
9/5/12
7 Years Ago...
Seven years ago today Brian and I loaded up our new SUV and hit the road toward El Paso, TX. Hurricane Katrina had just devastated New Orleans and gasoline was in short supply as we made our way across the desert of New Mexico and west Texas. We stopped anytime we saw a gas station open and filled up our tank while we second guessed our idea to buy an SUV during a gas crisis.
We made it to El Paso the next day and somewhere out in the middle of the desert we received a call that our son had been born. We had just become parents for the very first time. It did not seem real.
Our birth mother and her family did not want us at the hospital for his birth so we arrived the next morning to see our son for the very first time. I remember like it was yesterday when the nurse wheeled in his bassinet. I immediately began counting fingers and toes and the shock and disbelief that he was really ours was hard to fathom.
We were not allowed to hold him until he was almost 24 hours old. We sat with him for hours holding his hand and stroking his head, feet and arms. As soon as the paperwork was signed and we were allowed to pick him up we did not put him down until the nurses kicked us out of the nursery and told us to go to the hotel to get some sleep. We were new parents and sleepless nights were on our horizon.
Two days after he was born we left with our new bundle of joy to our hotel room, stopping quickly at Wal-Mart to purchase formula and last minute items we needed to care for our new son. We were floating on a cloud.
We headed out early the next morning toward Dallas to spend the next five days at my parent's home while we waited for permission from the court to leave the state of Texas and go home to Oklahoma.
Adoption is a unique way to become a family. We spent our first few nights as a family in a hotel room and traveling the roads in the middle of nowhere. Adoption is an experience you cannot understand until you have walked the path yourself. We have adopted three times and each time was very different from the other two. We have made great friends along the way and have experienced a roller coaster of a ride.
Tomorrow our eldest son will be 7 years old and it seems like only yesterday our adoption journey began...
We made it to El Paso the next day and somewhere out in the middle of the desert we received a call that our son had been born. We had just become parents for the very first time. It did not seem real.
Our birth mother and her family did not want us at the hospital for his birth so we arrived the next morning to see our son for the very first time. I remember like it was yesterday when the nurse wheeled in his bassinet. I immediately began counting fingers and toes and the shock and disbelief that he was really ours was hard to fathom.
We were not allowed to hold him until he was almost 24 hours old. We sat with him for hours holding his hand and stroking his head, feet and arms. As soon as the paperwork was signed and we were allowed to pick him up we did not put him down until the nurses kicked us out of the nursery and told us to go to the hotel to get some sleep. We were new parents and sleepless nights were on our horizon.
Two days after he was born we left with our new bundle of joy to our hotel room, stopping quickly at Wal-Mart to purchase formula and last minute items we needed to care for our new son. We were floating on a cloud.
We headed out early the next morning toward Dallas to spend the next five days at my parent's home while we waited for permission from the court to leave the state of Texas and go home to Oklahoma.
Adoption is a unique way to become a family. We spent our first few nights as a family in a hotel room and traveling the roads in the middle of nowhere. Adoption is an experience you cannot understand until you have walked the path yourself. We have adopted three times and each time was very different from the other two. We have made great friends along the way and have experienced a roller coaster of a ride.
Tomorrow our eldest son will be 7 years old and it seems like only yesterday our adoption journey began...
8/23/12
Back to School
School has started and our days are much busier now. The easygoing days of summer are long gone. We rise to an alarm clock, spend our evenings doing homework, activities, and getting ready to do it all again the next day. This week was our first full week of school...
While the boys are doing homework little sister plays with their toys.
She gets away with it because she's cute.
8/17/12
Moms' Night
Last night we had a moms' night out. Erin from Life in the Dub Lane, Mandy from The Campbell Family and Cassie from The Picket Fence met for dinner. It was a great time. Add three great friends to list of wonderful things adoption has brought to my life.
8/3/12
We're Having a Heat Wave
In case you have not heard, we are having a heat wave in Oklahoma. We have attempted to keep cool by swimming and enjoying indoor activities.
I took the kids to the aquarium this week.
Avenn has been cooking for her brothers...
I have taken a few pictures of our growing girl...
I always try to get a picture of all three of the kids together. I really don't know why I bother. They usually look like this...
I believe the heat may be getting to us.
I took the kids to the aquarium this week.
Avenn has been cooking for her brothers...
I have taken a few pictures of our growing girl...
I always try to get a picture of all three of the kids together. I really don't know why I bother. They usually look like this...
I believe the heat may be getting to us.
7/26/12
Parental Reality
Sunday afternoon we were enjoying a relaxing day as a family. Brian had fallen asleep on the couch, I was laying nearby watching a movie, the boys were playing quietly in their room, Avenn was napping in her crib.
The boys were quietly playing which should have been our first clue. Quiet and the boys do not normally appear in the same breath. We should have seen the low level of noise as a red flag. We didn't.
Rogan came walking into the living room with a single tear running down his right cheek and said "Mom, I have a bead in my nose".
Me: "I'm sorry what?!"
Rogan: "I stuck a bead a in my nose"
Me: "Really? Why? Get the flashlight."
After a quick inspection all I saw was blue. It was really up in there and I knew I couldn't get it with tweezers.
I woke Brian telling him he needed to take his son to urgent care because he stuck a bead up his nose. I will spare you his response because it included a four letter word.
Rogan is four. Surely he knows by this point in his life you just can't be shoving items into your schnoz. I mean come on. He in fact took the time and care to take apart a necklace his brother made at youth group and very purposely shoved the blue bead in his nose. Well done son. Well done.
The physician was able to remove the bead after a lot of digging but Brian said he was a trooper and we are pretty sure he learned a very valuable lesson.
Beads in the nose are a reality of parenting. The real stuff nobody warns you about. Everyone loves to tell you about the heart melting moments shared with your kids. You know, those moments that make your heart swell with pride and love. I am here to tell you those moments exist and they are wonderful but so do beads in the schnoz. So, now you know. You have been warned and should expect those extra special moments too.
Ahh parenting, it is truly never dull. Fortunately, when the bead is free and everyone is back to breathing normally you can sit back and laugh about it or blog about it. Whichever.
The boys were quietly playing which should have been our first clue. Quiet and the boys do not normally appear in the same breath. We should have seen the low level of noise as a red flag. We didn't.
Rogan came walking into the living room with a single tear running down his right cheek and said "Mom, I have a bead in my nose".
Me: "I'm sorry what?!"
Rogan: "I stuck a bead a in my nose"
Me: "Really? Why? Get the flashlight."
After a quick inspection all I saw was blue. It was really up in there and I knew I couldn't get it with tweezers.
I woke Brian telling him he needed to take his son to urgent care because he stuck a bead up his nose. I will spare you his response because it included a four letter word.
Rogan is four. Surely he knows by this point in his life you just can't be shoving items into your schnoz. I mean come on. He in fact took the time and care to take apart a necklace his brother made at youth group and very purposely shoved the blue bead in his nose. Well done son. Well done.
The physician was able to remove the bead after a lot of digging but Brian said he was a trooper and we are pretty sure he learned a very valuable lesson.
Beads in the nose are a reality of parenting. The real stuff nobody warns you about. Everyone loves to tell you about the heart melting moments shared with your kids. You know, those moments that make your heart swell with pride and love. I am here to tell you those moments exist and they are wonderful but so do beads in the schnoz. So, now you know. You have been warned and should expect those extra special moments too.
Ahh parenting, it is truly never dull. Fortunately, when the bead is free and everyone is back to breathing normally you can sit back and laugh about it or blog about it. Whichever.
Undeniable Love
I have started to write our adoption story submission for my friends Mandy and Erin. They are gathering stories to be selected for their new book. If you are interested in submitting your adoption story for consideration visit their website.
7/19/12
My Girl
I've been hanging out with my girl all week while her brothers are away. We're having a lot of fun and have done a lot of shopping!
7/18/12
My Email adoptivemomma2@yahoo.com
Please never feel you're bothering me with your adoption related questions and emails. I'm always happy to help if I can and never too busy to talk adoption. Thanks for the recent emails and inquiries received.
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7/17/12
Television Stars
Our boys visited the fish hatchery today with their grandparents. While they were there a news crew was filming and our boys made the local news!
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7/16/12
Another Week
For the second time this summer our boys have left to spend a week with their grandparents. Their first week away was spent with my parents in Texas this time they are off to Missouri with my in-laws. Our house is abnormally quiet. We are not tripping over Hot Wheels, superheroes, trains, trucks, and other toys. I will not be preparing snacks or meals like a short order cook in the kitchen. I will not be running to and from activities. The house will stay clean. The laundry will nearly be cut in half.
Weird.
I'm gonna miss my boys.
Weird.
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