Sunday, April 28, 2013

Cautious Nesting...


This past week, Tony and I have found ourselves beginning to cautiously nest.  We bought paint(gray) for the kid room and I found a mobile on etsy that I'm absolutely in love with!  The seller only had one, so I bought it!! It's actually a dreamcatcher, but I'm using it as a mobile!  We've been hesitant to begin purchasing and setting up.  Obviously, for many practical reasons including the fact that we have no idea whether it's a boy or girl as well as age, size, etc...  However, I'd be lying if I said that those were the only reasons.  Of course, once you start accumulating the 'stuff' it becomes a constant reminder of what you do not yet have.  I think some people are better at this, but I'm not one of 'em! 

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Getting Ready for The Unknown...

I've found Sundays to be a great day to document our journey.  My mind is not full of the week's craziness quite yet and I have a clear(ish) head.

We have heard from so many people that the waiting period between dossier and referral is the longest.  For a long time,  I didn't buy it.  We have been at this process for nearly 20 months and have found each step nearly as frustrating as the last, if not more.  I WAS WRONG!!!  This wait is excruciatingly painful.  Every time the phone rings I stop breathing for a few seconds.  I just cannot believe that one day, we will receive a call saying they've chosen a child for us! 

In the meantime we're attempting to focus our energies on what we can control.  Getting things in order, preparing for the upcoming garage sale, and just living our lives.  (I really want to paint the kids' room but Tony is holding strong...)  :) 

 Now, we have no way of knowing when we'll get our referral.  It could be this week or next year.  What a ride!  Who needs the amusement park, just adopt! 

Ashe

Sunday, April 7, 2013

Remembering to Live TODAY

In life, we try and 'live in the moment.'  To do this, we must try and enjoy the process of things as much as our desired end result.  Just like others, I often find this concept easier to stomach when it comes to the simpler things (diet, exercise, gardening, etc...).   I am loudly admitting that being in the moment has not always been on mind throughout this entire process, okay, never on my mind.  I have had difficulty finding joy in filling out paperwork and writing checks.

As we continue on our journey however, I find it imperative to remind myself daily to LIVE TODAY! 

Today I Enjoyed...
Having breakfast with my husband, dad, Patti & her son Kelvin
Watching cartoons
Napping
Playing with Sam
Checking Adoption Blogs

Today I Pray For...
Health of family and friends

<3 to All
T&K