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Two little boys calling me "Mom"


In the last seven months, I have been blessed without measure. I have gone from foster parent to mommy. We've weathered colds, skinned knees, bruised feelings and trashed bedrooms. I've learned that it is financially much more feasible to buy plain old bandaids than the cool Handy Manny ones. The dogs have gone from running for their lives to sleeping next to the boys' beds at night. I've become adept at getting two rambuctious boys into bed and cozy by bedtime and I've figured out the trick about naptime. We've manuevered the preschool enrollment process and experimented with Bento Box lunches. I feel like I've learned so much over the last few months and somehow with every passing day another question pops up. My family and friends have been absolutely incredible and have embraced our new little family with stronger arms and more kindness than I ever imagined. My parents have jumped wholeheartedly into the world of grandparenting and the boys can't wait to see "Nani and Owie" again. I got the call this week that I will be signing "Intent to Adopt" paperwork on Friday. Over all of those years that God kept telling me to "Wait"...Wait...and wait somemore...I never could have imagined how magnificent his plan would be.

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Annette Cecilie said…
I'm choked up, literally, from joy. Words can't express how happy I am for you and the boys. Congratulations!
Unknown said…
So stinkin' proud of you & excited for you! XOXO T
Amazing isn't it!!!

Just a suggestion... when I run out of the 'good' band aids (with Barbie ick), I draw a heart or smiley on my kids band aid. They love it and are young enough to think its really cool.

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