I was reading a blog recently where an adoptive mom of eight just announced another adoption of two. There has been some backlash from her circle of influence. She feels the questioning and finger pointing already beginning. And I take pause. We have yet to feel that from our own person circle. Well, at least,… Continue reading adoption decisions
Category: foster
beautiful faces, finally!
The adoption of our beautiful foster children is finally complete. And now…..a few of our favorite pics from 2011, faces and all. 🙂 20802084 Birthdays 20962099 Easter 21112120 21142117 Hiking 21352138 21472150 And Just Plain Ole Fun 21292153 21022105
most uncool update ever
I don’t have any fun pictures. I don’t have anything very clever to say. I just feel like a big loser (and not in a good way) for not posting for so long. What has happened to me? I would use the excuse that I am a busy mom of seven now, but we all… Continue reading most uncool update ever
jolly little ninos, 2010
Merry Christmas from our Seven Shining Stars. 2063 20752066 20722069 Can’t wait to show the Littles’ faces…
over a month now
It is actually approaching six weeks (on Friday) since we picked up the new kiddos. WOW! It kind of feels like business as usual around here now. The exhaustion and emotion subsided long ago. It’s really really good. Working with DFS has actually been really great (knock on wood). Our opinion seems to be respected.… Continue reading over a month now
the mommy way
We have had the Littles for over two weeks now. I just posted pictures on the family blog. You cannot see the new kids’ faces, but you can at least get an idea of how awesome they are. 🙂 We are still overwhelmed by the well wishes and love that has been shown to us.… Continue reading the mommy way
day seven update
Our initial growing pains seem to be subsiding. Thank goodness. I haven’t cried since Monday…that’s a very good sign. I know we will have more in the future, but the new children are blending into our routines very well–better than expected, actually. Joey’s chore is to sweep under our table after each meal. He is… Continue reading day seven update
day two update
Better than expected! Only two meltdowns so far (from the same child). Since we have done this before we are hoping the honeymoon phase is over quickly so that we can get down to business, and move on. 🙂 CLOTHES AND STUFF Once again, the children came to us with only one pair of dress… Continue reading day two update
checking it all off
A big thank you to my sister and friends for rallying today. 1. Girls’ bedroom–check 2. Boys’ bedroom–check 3. Costumes–almost check…need to buy one costume 4. Boys’ clothes–check…realizing that I don’t have as many size XS as I thought Beds are made. Walls are decorated. Basics are purchased. And a gift for each nino. We… Continue reading checking it all off
list of needs
I love making lists, and the needs list for an adoption is the best. This is the funnest part of adoption prep, in my opinion. And the best part is that the ninos are joining in this time. They remember the gifts that they found on their beds when they first came home. This morning, Daniel… Continue reading list of needs