Today is the big day at least it was intended to be the day of the yard sale. But the weather had other plans; plans to keep us in bed way to long and force us to catch up on some much needed sleep while the boys were at Nana's. We submitted. D's snoring was something else last night. He tossed and turned and snored and snored some more. I always feel bad waking him to make him roll over, but some nights it's just awful. We went to bed a little after midnight and by 2:30 I was wide awake. The rain was beating on the house so loud. It fully woke me. The snoring wasn't happening until I tried to fall back to sleep. At 4:45 we both woke up- rain and snoring. He was going to go in B's room to sleep but I stopped him (why?) It must have gotten better because I didn't wake again until.....are you ready for this......11:30!!! I can't think of a time we've ever done this!
I can't blog on the adoption blog without talking about the kiddos, so here goes. This weather was reminding me of when B and R were little. The first flash of lightening meant we would have visitors in our bed. We loved it. Feet in our faces and elbows in our back. Those were our little feet though and we used to look across them and smile at eachother because it was so cute! As they got older and the weather raged they wouldn't come so often. So I would wake D and have him go get the boys to come to our bed. They loved it. So did we. Last night I tried to imagine what 5 in the middle will be like. I can't wait! 10 feet, some not so little anymore, strung out across our bed while we study the intricate little details of their faces.... I can't wait!!!
It's brunch time and D is serving up something yummy. Love to all
~K
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
And now we wait...some more.
Well, we have received good news in reference to the committee meeting getting scheduled soon, but still no date. I am looking forward to this summer with all the cookouts, days at the beach swimming and 3 new additions to enjoy it all with. I'm sure it will be a big change for the children coming from Oregon to sunny Florida. I'm sure they like the fact that we live just 5 minutes from the beach.
Meanwhile we will continue to raise funds for the trip and pray that everything will come together smoothly. I thank you for all of your prayers.
God Bless!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Creative Fundraising.... Easter Baskets for Sale!
Well, here is our latest (and we think greatest) idea yet. We're all working together on these things so that's why it's our favorite so far :)
Children & the young at heart will love these beautiful Easter baskets!
Each string wrapped basket comes out as a one-of-a-kind, unique, hand-crafted gift made especially for you. THIS ONE IS A SAMPLE ONLY, but you can special order today and customize your ribbon, lace and grass color.
Each string wrapped basket comes out as a one-of-a-kind, unique, hand-crafted gift made especially for you. THIS ONE IS A SAMPLE ONLY, but you can special order today and customize your ribbon, lace and grass color.
$15.00
Add your own candy, small figurines, stuffed animals or toys to make a special gift for
someone special. Remember, the proceeds from our sales goes toward our adoption expences.
someone special. Remember, the proceeds from our sales goes toward our adoption expences.
Love to all!
~K
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!
Did all of you see the beautiful beds we have set up for the Little's? Awe..... Well, after the call we learned that J is still in a crib, which is fine because in the rush of blessings we received, a darling young couple GAVE us a beautiful crib. They saw an ad I placed on Craigslist for items wanted and responded, not with a price like I had asked, but with a desire to bless our new addition. This is how much of our preparations have happened! Race car bed for N was a blessing from Granny. We found in cheap on Craigslist. And J's toddler cottage bed was another blessing from generous people.
Back to the point of this post.... B is home with me tonight. D is working and R is spending the night with his cousin. B decided we should put the crib up and take down the cottage bed for now, so we did. He's such a good big brother. He's vacuuming the girls room as we speak before he turns in for the night. His idea the little darling! If you know him you'll know his voice is a little deep and when he speaks it's like talking to a little man. He looked at me and said, "Mom, all we're missing now is the kids. Is it weird that I miss them?" Nope. I miss them to I confessed. We had a nice moment putting that crib together. Sorry Dad, the little man took care of it. Having Sisters has been a dream of B and R since they were little. They know N will fit right in because he's a boy and well, in their own words - We know how to be boys! I teased B that he'll be playing Prince Charming with his sisters and he figures R will beat him to that role. So sweet.
I am going to tuck myself in now. Church is in the morning. Love to all!
~K
Back to the point of this post.... B is home with me tonight. D is working and R is spending the night with his cousin. B decided we should put the crib up and take down the cottage bed for now, so we did. He's such a good big brother. He's vacuuming the girls room as we speak before he turns in for the night. His idea the little darling! If you know him you'll know his voice is a little deep and when he speaks it's like talking to a little man. He looked at me and said, "Mom, all we're missing now is the kids. Is it weird that I miss them?" Nope. I miss them to I confessed. We had a nice moment putting that crib together. Sorry Dad, the little man took care of it. Having Sisters has been a dream of B and R since they were little. They know N will fit right in because he's a boy and well, in their own words - We know how to be boys! I teased B that he'll be playing Prince Charming with his sisters and he figures R will beat him to that role. So sweet.
I am going to tuck myself in now. Church is in the morning. Love to all!
~K
One step closer...
Well, many questions were answered during the conference call. Although I was not on the phone during the call, due to technical difficulties, I was standing right in front of K trying to get a peek at the answers she was writing down. Unfortunately, I had to leave for work about 45 minutes into the call, so I was unable to hear our little girls voice. When K told me that she was able to hear her voice, I must say, despite my tough guy image, I was a little choked up.
I can't wait until the children are here in our home. I want them to know that I will stand up for them and protect them always. I will do the best that I can to provide for them and give them all that they require to grow up happy and healthy. I just can't wait!
I can't wait until the children are here in our home. I want them to know that I will stand up for them and protect them always. I will do the best that I can to provide for them and give them all that they require to grow up happy and healthy. I just can't wait!
Friday, March 20, 2009
The Phone Call [drum roll please]
The phone call went exceptionally well. I was so nervous I dialed our number to be sure it was ringing 3 times! At 5 minutes til I called my SW to be sure the number was given to the other SW right. She assured me it was. Then, I exhaled. The phone rang and I heard the voice of the one who has mothered my children for the past 2 years. I couldn't understand a word because she speaks Spanish, but Brian the interpreter was on the line to make it all come together.
It started with an introduction of all on the line, and then I was given the line to ask our many, many questions. I asked, waited for the interpretation and moved through the list like a breeze... for a moment. I was soon a bucket of emotions as I began to see the threads of these precious lives woven together for me with a heartfelt love. This woman is beautiful in spirit and diminished any negative feelings I may have had.
I went through my list asking about their medical needs, fears, favorite foods, interests in toys, sleeping habits, eating habits.... the basics. I got to the question, "What role do you and your husband want to play in their lives after the adoption?" She crumbled and was overjoyed! She was so happy we wanted them to remain a part of their lives. She asked for the role of special Grandparents... You got it! Abuela y abuelo! I watched enough Dora the Explorer to know that!
She felt comfortable with us and although she has nothing to do with the final decision, it helps the case for her to be on our side. Before we hung up I got the most amazing and unexpected opportunity. E got on the phone and said hello! I heard her sweet voice and puddled in tears. sigh.......
The SW did drop one small bomb, but we've already taken it and put a positive spin on it. The committee still has to meet and agree we're the right family and then the ICPC paperwork has to be sent and received by Florida. She said we could be looking at several more months. I gasped at first but then felt we can use the time for more fundraising. Or, God could prove to be amazing once again and do the impossible by speeding it all up. I'd love to hear the SW's talk about the family that prayed and made timetable history!
At the end of the call everyone hung up except me and my SW. She said she was moved to tears as well and if I didn't know better I'd say she is as excited as we are! We've never even met yet but that will change soon. We're going to make the trip to West Palm Beach as soon as the kids settle in.
I plan to put the q & a's on here soon so you can all see what's up. Of course it won't share any confidential info, but you can get to know what we know about our children.
B & R were supposed to go to their Israelites meeting at church tonight (yes, they go to Jerusalem night on Thursdays and Israelites on Friday) but they didn't want to miss out on the details of the call so they opted out tonight. D had to leave for work half way through but I filled him in on it all. My mom sat beside me reading along as I scribbled the answers so she was in the know the whole time.
I will add more later. 'til then, much love!
~K
It started with an introduction of all on the line, and then I was given the line to ask our many, many questions. I asked, waited for the interpretation and moved through the list like a breeze... for a moment. I was soon a bucket of emotions as I began to see the threads of these precious lives woven together for me with a heartfelt love. This woman is beautiful in spirit and diminished any negative feelings I may have had.
I went through my list asking about their medical needs, fears, favorite foods, interests in toys, sleeping habits, eating habits.... the basics. I got to the question, "What role do you and your husband want to play in their lives after the adoption?" She crumbled and was overjoyed! She was so happy we wanted them to remain a part of their lives. She asked for the role of special Grandparents... You got it! Abuela y abuelo! I watched enough Dora the Explorer to know that!
She felt comfortable with us and although she has nothing to do with the final decision, it helps the case for her to be on our side. Before we hung up I got the most amazing and unexpected opportunity. E got on the phone and said hello! I heard her sweet voice and puddled in tears. sigh.......
The SW did drop one small bomb, but we've already taken it and put a positive spin on it. The committee still has to meet and agree we're the right family and then the ICPC paperwork has to be sent and received by Florida. She said we could be looking at several more months. I gasped at first but then felt we can use the time for more fundraising. Or, God could prove to be amazing once again and do the impossible by speeding it all up. I'd love to hear the SW's talk about the family that prayed and made timetable history!
At the end of the call everyone hung up except me and my SW. She said she was moved to tears as well and if I didn't know better I'd say she is as excited as we are! We've never even met yet but that will change soon. We're going to make the trip to West Palm Beach as soon as the kids settle in.
I plan to put the q & a's on here soon so you can all see what's up. Of course it won't share any confidential info, but you can get to know what we know about our children.
B & R were supposed to go to their Israelites meeting at church tonight (yes, they go to Jerusalem night on Thursdays and Israelites on Friday) but they didn't want to miss out on the details of the call so they opted out tonight. D had to leave for work half way through but I filled him in on it all. My mom sat beside me reading along as I scribbled the answers so she was in the know the whole time.
I will add more later. 'til then, much love!
~K
Just Breathe....
It's less than 30 minutes until our call. I'm blogging for my nerves sake now! My heart is beating fast, hands are sweating.... WOW. I've been fine all day. I'm not scared, just anxious. I am about to find out the intimate details of our children's lives. Children we've been "paper pregnant" with is just as real and serious as the little sweeties who kick you in the womb.
I wonder so many things about them. I only have 5 pages of questions we've typed out but my mind is racing wondering if I've forgotten something or if I'm asking the wrong kind of things. My SW has assured me they are fine and I trust her, but I'm also a mom. I'm entitled to a little worry. All I do know is these babies, born of my heart, will come to me with a past that they nor I will ever fully know. I know they've been loved. I want to actually hug their foster mommy because she has kept them in such love. You can see it in their eyes. I will be hearing her voice soon and I'm so overwhelmed. I have tears puddling.... Oh dear! God help me now!
I'm going to go and say a prayer.
Love to all
~K
I wonder so many things about them. I only have 5 pages of questions we've typed out but my mind is racing wondering if I've forgotten something or if I'm asking the wrong kind of things. My SW has assured me they are fine and I trust her, but I'm also a mom. I'm entitled to a little worry. All I do know is these babies, born of my heart, will come to me with a past that they nor I will ever fully know. I know they've been loved. I want to actually hug their foster mommy because she has kept them in such love. You can see it in their eyes. I will be hearing her voice soon and I'm so overwhelmed. I have tears puddling.... Oh dear! God help me now!
I'm going to go and say a prayer.
Love to all
~K
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