Emmalyn is going to be one sharp dressed little lady! I just finished washing every piece of clothing we have for her, and after 3 super-sized loads of baby clothes, the washer/dryer and I are pooped!
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Dear Emmalyn
Dear Emmalyn,
There's about a month left before you arrive, and it feels like a lifetime away. We are ready for you. Your nursery is decorated, and Daddy put your crib together. Mommy hung pictures on the wall including the story about your adoption that was in our local paper and filled the room with teddy bears for you to snuggle with.
Your Grandmas, Grandpas, Great-Grandma, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins are all eagerly awaiting your arrival too. Everyone has been giving us things for you, and we are very lucky to have such wonderful family and friends who care so much for you already.
Your Birthmom is looking forward to your arrival too. She loves you very much...so much that she wants you to have a wonderful life, and she is looking forward to spending holidays and other special occasions with you and watching you grow up. Your Birthgrandma and Birthuncle are also excited about meeting you and watching you grow up.
Mommy and Daddy are over the moon with joy knowing that you'll soon be in our arms. While you have been growing in your Birthmom's belly, you have been growing in our hearts, and we already love you more than anything in the world...we know we will fall in love with you even more when we finally get to hold you in our arms.
You are one lucky little lady. So many people love you and are waiting for your safe arrival in this world.
We love you with all our stuffing!
Mommy & Daddy
There's about a month left before you arrive, and it feels like a lifetime away. We are ready for you. Your nursery is decorated, and Daddy put your crib together. Mommy hung pictures on the wall including the story about your adoption that was in our local paper and filled the room with teddy bears for you to snuggle with.
Your Grandmas, Grandpas, Great-Grandma, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins are all eagerly awaiting your arrival too. Everyone has been giving us things for you, and we are very lucky to have such wonderful family and friends who care so much for you already.
Your Birthmom is looking forward to your arrival too. She loves you very much...so much that she wants you to have a wonderful life, and she is looking forward to spending holidays and other special occasions with you and watching you grow up. Your Birthgrandma and Birthuncle are also excited about meeting you and watching you grow up.
Mommy and Daddy are over the moon with joy knowing that you'll soon be in our arms. While you have been growing in your Birthmom's belly, you have been growing in our hearts, and we already love you more than anything in the world...we know we will fall in love with you even more when we finally get to hold you in our arms.
You are one lucky little lady. So many people love you and are waiting for your safe arrival in this world.
We love you with all our stuffing!
Mommy & Daddy
Saturday, December 17, 2011
The Christmas Spirit
I love Christmas! I love decorating my house! I love putting up the Christmas tree! I love baking, making candy, filling stockings, wrapping gifts, and most of all, I love that my sister and nieces and nephew come to visit!
As has become tradition, on Christmas morning, we host a brunch for our family and friends who want to come along too! After we eat, we open gifts and play Christmas bingo for prizes. Once everyone is full, the kids usually end up playing Rock Band with Uncle Steve.
This year, Birthmom, Birthgrandma and Birthuncle will be here for brunch too, and we are very excited to have them along. I love how naturally they have become a part of the family. This will be wonderful for Emmalyn...we want her to see us as one family who all love her...not a family here and a family there.
As Christmas approaches, I can't help but think about how wonderful this Christmas will be. I also can't help but think about next Christmas...Emmalyn's first Christmas...and how much more wonderful it will be simply because she will be with us!
So, if in all my wrapping, baking, candymaking and daydreaming I fail to blog, I want to be sure to take the time to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Holiday joy to all!
As has become tradition, on Christmas morning, we host a brunch for our family and friends who want to come along too! After we eat, we open gifts and play Christmas bingo for prizes. Once everyone is full, the kids usually end up playing Rock Band with Uncle Steve.
This year, Birthmom, Birthgrandma and Birthuncle will be here for brunch too, and we are very excited to have them along. I love how naturally they have become a part of the family. This will be wonderful for Emmalyn...we want her to see us as one family who all love her...not a family here and a family there.
As Christmas approaches, I can't help but think about how wonderful this Christmas will be. I also can't help but think about next Christmas...Emmalyn's first Christmas...and how much more wonderful it will be simply because she will be with us!
So, if in all my wrapping, baking, candymaking and daydreaming I fail to blog, I want to be sure to take the time to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Holiday joy to all!
Thursday, December 15, 2011
The Nursery
I spent a few hours today cleaning out the closets in the nursery. This room was once our office, and it seems we packed a zillion things in the closets. As I was cleaning, I came across many things I had forgotten and things that made me wonder why I was saving them.
Today, I put the vinyl lyrics to "Golden Slumbers" by the Beatles on the wall behind the rocking chair, and I hung a few other things on the wall. Tomorrow, I will clean out the other closet, and start moving Emmalyn's things into the room. Sometime this weekend, Hubby will put the crib together, and we will be officially ready for Emmalyn to arrive.
We had a little scare last night as Birthmom was having pains. Everything turned out okay, and Emmalyn's heartbeat was very strong. Birthmom is feeling better, and I am very glad.
Hubby and I are both counting the days until Emmalyn is here!
Today, I put the vinyl lyrics to "Golden Slumbers" by the Beatles on the wall behind the rocking chair, and I hung a few other things on the wall. Tomorrow, I will clean out the other closet, and start moving Emmalyn's things into the room. Sometime this weekend, Hubby will put the crib together, and we will be officially ready for Emmalyn to arrive.
We had a little scare last night as Birthmom was having pains. Everything turned out okay, and Emmalyn's heartbeat was very strong. Birthmom is feeling better, and I am very glad.
Hubby and I are both counting the days until Emmalyn is here!
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Missing my baby
I don't know what feelings are normal and what aren't, but when I am with baby and Birthmom, I feel a certain sense of peace. When I am away from them, I'm constantly wondering if they are alight.
Birthmom graciously lets me rub her belly when I say goodbye to Emmalyn, but when I'm not with her, I miss her. I can't wait until she's here with us permanently.
Birthmom graciously lets me rub her belly when I say goodbye to Emmalyn, but when I'm not with her, I miss her. I can't wait until she's here with us permanently.
Monday, December 12, 2011
The endless week...
This week seems like it will go on forever. Today was my first of 4 finals, and I must say, time is dragging!
This morning before school, Mom and I went shopping and got a swing for Emmalyn. She now has all the "big stuff" except for a dresser and high chair. All we need now is a lot of little stuff like bottles, bibs, onesies, formula, diapers.
Most importantly, we need Emmalyn! Only a month and a half to go! We cannot wait for her to arrive!
6 long weeks until we get to hold our daughter...how I wish time would fly!
This morning before school, Mom and I went shopping and got a swing for Emmalyn. She now has all the "big stuff" except for a dresser and high chair. All we need now is a lot of little stuff like bottles, bibs, onesies, formula, diapers.
Most importantly, we need Emmalyn! Only a month and a half to go! We cannot wait for her to arrive!
6 long weeks until we get to hold our daughter...how I wish time would fly!
Saturday, December 10, 2011
A disappointing day
Today's craft show was disappointing because I only sold two things. However, I met some very lovely people who were very interested in our adoption. One woman had adopted her daughter, and she was wonderful to talk to.
So, despite the lack of sales, meeting the wonderful people there was great.
Finals are this week...my mind will probably explode by the time I finish all the grading, but after a days rest, I plan to get started on finishing Emmalyn's room as she will be making her debut soon!
So, despite the lack of sales, meeting the wonderful people there was great.
Finals are this week...my mind will probably explode by the time I finish all the grading, but after a days rest, I plan to get started on finishing Emmalyn's room as she will be making her debut soon!
Friday, December 9, 2011
Another Craft Sale
Tomorrow I will be attending another craft sale. Hopefully, we can sell enough to get our craft sale pot back up to what it was before I made a payment to our attorney.
Wish us luck!
7 WEEKS and counting!!!
Wish us luck!
7 WEEKS and counting!!!
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
A crazy semester
This semester, by far, has been the craziest I have encountered as a teacher. I cannot believe there are only two weeks left before Winter Break. We are only 7-8 weeks away from Emmalyn's arrival!
I cannot wait for this insane semester to be over because I have been chomping at the bit to finish decorating Emmalyn's room. The walls are painted a beautiful, sunshine yellow. Her crib, basinet, changing table, bouncy chair and carseat/stroller are here, and I found the most adorable teddy bear cribset that even came with wall decor, a diaper hanger and valances.
The only thing left to do is move the plants out of her room, clean out the closets, put the crib together, and decorate.
This journey, like this semester, has seemed a little crazy. One day we were mourning, discouraged, and certain we would never be parents. In just a couple of weeks, we will be putting the finishing touches on the nursery, and just a few weeks after that, our daughter will be here.
I think I can deal with this kind of crazy!
I cannot wait for this insane semester to be over because I have been chomping at the bit to finish decorating Emmalyn's room. The walls are painted a beautiful, sunshine yellow. Her crib, basinet, changing table, bouncy chair and carseat/stroller are here, and I found the most adorable teddy bear cribset that even came with wall decor, a diaper hanger and valances.
The only thing left to do is move the plants out of her room, clean out the closets, put the crib together, and decorate.
This journey, like this semester, has seemed a little crazy. One day we were mourning, discouraged, and certain we would never be parents. In just a couple of weeks, we will be putting the finishing touches on the nursery, and just a few weeks after that, our daughter will be here.
I think I can deal with this kind of crazy!
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