I know it's been awhile since I've mentioned anything in regards to the present adoption...really, just because there isn't much to say.
We are still waiting
to hear
anything!
Awhile back, we changed our age range to 0-12 months...after much thought and talk, we have gone back to our original range 0-3 years... It's hard to explain why, I just think it's the right thing...
The new little one will still be the youngest in the family, and I think that for the dynamics of our family, and because all of the kids are so close in age, that is important.
Regardless of the age, there are sure to be adjustments for us as well as for all of the kids...adjustments that we can and look forward to figuring out!
So, we're just back to waiting!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
Catch Up
I'm back from my brief visit to my parents'...and I've been playing catch up all week! It's really amazing how much laundry these kids produce, and my three day hiatus really set me back!
now, Jud is out of town...The kids and I are just hanging out this week.
We really need to see some sign of spring soon...we are all getting a little sick of being cooped up in the house all the time! At least everyone is healthy! At last!
now, Jud is out of town...The kids and I are just hanging out this week.
We really need to see some sign of spring soon...we are all getting a little sick of being cooped up in the house all the time! At least everyone is healthy! At last!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
When exactly does Mommy come home???
Full Disclosure: This is not Jess. Nor would I ever claim to be as adroit at the 'blogosphere' as she is. You're stuck tonite with a guest blogger. Hopefully there's more critical acclaim than criticism. . .
Sunday evening we decided that Jess should go to Florida to be with her parents. She left on Monday morning. Her Dad is in the hospital and she felt it was important to be there in person, as much to be with her Mom as to support her Dad.
She got down there safely, and we are both really glad she went. Jess has one of the biggest, most caring hearts of anyone I've ever met. She saw that her parents wouldn't ask for her to come with their words, but in hearing her Mom's voice she knew she should go.
The Snyder gang was stuck with me at home for three whole days. I've always wondered exactly how Jess does it. I still have absolutely no clue.
We started out on Monday with the boys in school, but Caroline was home and had a doctor's appointment at 1:30 to make sure the pneumonia was cleared up. Following the doctor's examination, She is now on a second course of antibiotics to make sure we got the last bits of it. For those of you playing the home version of the game, this means that Caroline, Jack and Sam are all taking that wonderful white, chalky Augmentin 2x a day. . . .
Emma, of course, is still 'strong like bull'. She rarely if ever gets sick . . .
Today, all of the kids had school, which would mean a couple of hours to get caught up on work. First though we needed to get up, get dressed, get breakfast and get out the door. For some reason, I've never appreciated the balanced effort it takes to keep four kids from melting down, while you dress, groom, feed and otherwise prepare them for school. This is an underappreciated art form. Somewhere between ballet, cattle herding and MMA*.
(*MMA is mixed martial arts. Don't act like you've never had a few beers and found yourself on the coach, watching TNT late at night. . . .)
The funniest part of the day was when Sam, Emma and I grabbed lunch after picking them up from K4 and preschool. We went to McDonalds and Sam needed to go to the bathroom. We all trooped into a stall in the men's room and when Sam was done and pulling up his pants, he noticed that he was wearing two pair of undies: pirates over boxers. . .
Tomorrow when I give him his new clothes, I'll make sure to specify that he should remove his old underwear before putting the new ones on.
Jack was missing his mom tonight. When he was going to bed he said he wished that she could be home in time to kiss him for bedtime tonight, not tomorrow.
I told him we all did. And we all do. Come home safely baby. We miss you.
Sunday evening we decided that Jess should go to Florida to be with her parents. She left on Monday morning. Her Dad is in the hospital and she felt it was important to be there in person, as much to be with her Mom as to support her Dad.
She got down there safely, and we are both really glad she went. Jess has one of the biggest, most caring hearts of anyone I've ever met. She saw that her parents wouldn't ask for her to come with their words, but in hearing her Mom's voice she knew she should go.
The Snyder gang was stuck with me at home for three whole days. I've always wondered exactly how Jess does it. I still have absolutely no clue.
We started out on Monday with the boys in school, but Caroline was home and had a doctor's appointment at 1:30 to make sure the pneumonia was cleared up. Following the doctor's examination, She is now on a second course of antibiotics to make sure we got the last bits of it. For those of you playing the home version of the game, this means that Caroline, Jack and Sam are all taking that wonderful white, chalky Augmentin 2x a day. . . .
Emma, of course, is still 'strong like bull'. She rarely if ever gets sick . . .
Today, all of the kids had school, which would mean a couple of hours to get caught up on work. First though we needed to get up, get dressed, get breakfast and get out the door. For some reason, I've never appreciated the balanced effort it takes to keep four kids from melting down, while you dress, groom, feed and otherwise prepare them for school. This is an underappreciated art form. Somewhere between ballet, cattle herding and MMA*.
(*MMA is mixed martial arts. Don't act like you've never had a few beers and found yourself on the coach, watching TNT late at night. . . .)
The funniest part of the day was when Sam, Emma and I grabbed lunch after picking them up from K4 and preschool. We went to McDonalds and Sam needed to go to the bathroom. We all trooped into a stall in the men's room and when Sam was done and pulling up his pants, he noticed that he was wearing two pair of undies: pirates over boxers. . .
Tomorrow when I give him his new clothes, I'll make sure to specify that he should remove his old underwear before putting the new ones on.
Jack was missing his mom tonight. When he was going to bed he said he wished that she could be home in time to kiss him for bedtime tonight, not tomorrow.
I told him we all did. And we all do. Come home safely baby. We miss you.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
No Feature, again! Surprised?
Yes, I know another Friday has passed again with no feature. Thanks Michelle for pointing out that I stink at keeping up with it!
In my defense, I have to say, this has been quite a week.
I had good intentions...but with more sick kids, laundry, and facebook, it's hard to find the time!
By the end of the week the kids were all feeling well...for the most part.
The week seemed to be going by without a hitch.... until my mom called to let us know that my dad was in the hospital.
The news was particularly frightening because my parents are in Florida for the winter...I feel so far away and helpless. To my dad of course, but also to my mom. Her life has revolved around my dad for the past 45 years...so obviously I worry about her too.
My Dad is a very private person, and I'm pretty sure he isn't going to like being talked about on this blog, so I'll respect that.
I think no matter what our relationship is with our parents... you get that call, and it just takes your breath away. Striking you all the way to the core, like a good punch in the gut! Leaving you for a few moments, feeling like a scared five year old.
It's turned out to be a tough week...
Today, to take a break from all of the craziness, we decieded to have a family day. We asked the kids what they would like to do with all of us together...the vote was unanamous...the Puublic Museum.
The kids were awesome! They were all so excited! The boys, of course wanted to run though everything as fast as they could. They would breifly look at one exibit shout "oh, cool!" or "look he's not wearing any pants!" and then quickly run on to the next.
Caroline wanted to read EVERYTHING about EVERY exhibit!
Emma was a little in the middle. She'd run along with the boys, but when Caroline would start explaining the exhibit to her, she'd get very excited and call the boys back over to see. It was really pretty funny!
They loved the butterflies, well everyone except Emma.
And then of course, Caroline and the critters!
In my defense, I have to say, this has been quite a week.
I had good intentions...but with more sick kids, laundry, and facebook, it's hard to find the time!
By the end of the week the kids were all feeling well...for the most part.
The week seemed to be going by without a hitch.... until my mom called to let us know that my dad was in the hospital.
The news was particularly frightening because my parents are in Florida for the winter...I feel so far away and helpless. To my dad of course, but also to my mom. Her life has revolved around my dad for the past 45 years...so obviously I worry about her too.
My Dad is a very private person, and I'm pretty sure he isn't going to like being talked about on this blog, so I'll respect that.
I think no matter what our relationship is with our parents... you get that call, and it just takes your breath away. Striking you all the way to the core, like a good punch in the gut! Leaving you for a few moments, feeling like a scared five year old.
It's turned out to be a tough week...
Today, to take a break from all of the craziness, we decieded to have a family day. We asked the kids what they would like to do with all of us together...the vote was unanamous...the Puublic Museum.
The kids were awesome! They were all so excited! The boys, of course wanted to run though everything as fast as they could. They would breifly look at one exibit shout "oh, cool!" or "look he's not wearing any pants!" and then quickly run on to the next.
Caroline wanted to read EVERYTHING about EVERY exhibit!
Emma was a little in the middle. She'd run along with the boys, but when Caroline would start explaining the exhibit to her, she'd get very excited and call the boys back over to see. It was really pretty funny!
They loved the butterflies, well everyone except Emma.
And then of course, Caroline and the critters!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Wise Words
After having a particularly rough week, I've been feeling a bit blah. I'm sure partly from the sheer exhaustion of having sick kids one after the other who aren't sleeping night after night.
And partly because there is so much up in the air about the house, which leaves me with the lovely job of keeping it spotless just in case someone calls for a showing. Let me just tell you that is not an easy task, this is one beast of a house!
And of course there are all the emotions and worry that come along with the waiting! Knowing that I have another child. somewhere. It's hard to wrap my head around. And it's hard not to think about constantly.
Anyway, I was feeling blah and commiserating with a friend today, who suggested we look for the small things!
Wise Words!
And since she is one of the smartest people I know, I'll take her advice!
I've got 4 small things to be grateful for!
Here they are reading stories tonight with my studly hubby!
And oh my gosh do they make me smile!
Just in case there is anyone reading this who needs a laugh, I'll share a little funny from the kids this week.
They were all coloring. Caroline drew a King, but with long hair and a pink shirt. Sam liked it, and gave an approving silly face. Caroline asked him "if you like it so much do want to marry it? Sam said, "No, no, no!" (again silly face) "I'm going to marry Jack. Jack is the King!" Jack got a puzzled look on his face and asked, "what does that make you, my queen?" After a good laugh by all, Sam said, "No Jack, you're the king and I'm your servant!"
And partly because there is so much up in the air about the house, which leaves me with the lovely job of keeping it spotless just in case someone calls for a showing. Let me just tell you that is not an easy task, this is one beast of a house!
And of course there are all the emotions and worry that come along with the waiting! Knowing that I have another child. somewhere. It's hard to wrap my head around. And it's hard not to think about constantly.
Anyway, I was feeling blah and commiserating with a friend today, who suggested we look for the small things!
Wise Words!
And since she is one of the smartest people I know, I'll take her advice!
I've got 4 small things to be grateful for!
Here they are reading stories tonight with my studly hubby!
And oh my gosh do they make me smile!
Just in case there is anyone reading this who needs a laugh, I'll share a little funny from the kids this week.
They were all coloring. Caroline drew a King, but with long hair and a pink shirt. Sam liked it, and gave an approving silly face. Caroline asked him "if you like it so much do want to marry it? Sam said, "No, no, no!" (again silly face) "I'm going to marry Jack. Jack is the King!" Jack got a puzzled look on his face and asked, "what does that make you, my queen?" After a good laugh by all, Sam said, "No Jack, you're the king and I'm your servant!"
Friday, March 20, 2009
Friday Friend or Family Feature
Gosh I really stink at this whole friday feature thing! Again, it has to wait...
We've had a very busy, very exhausting week!
Caroline has been home sick the majority of the week. And I mean SICK! At the begining of the week, she was just achey and tired! By Tuesday she started a fever which quickly skyrocketed to 103.7 !!! That was enough to totally freak me out! We were off the ER!
After a VERY LONG night in the ER we found out she has pneumonia!
Thankfully she's doing much better now. Still pretty tired, but has little spurts of energy once in while where she seems almost like herself again. Her and I have spent many hours over the past 5 days cuddled on the couch watching animal planet!
And of course I'm pretty sure I have memorized every single word to the High School Musical 3 movie! Go Wildcats!
Here she is sitting at the computer, writing all about her visit the ER! She can't wait to share all the gory details with her class on Monday! In the photo she's reading the get well cards that her class made for her! That really made her day!
We've had a very busy, very exhausting week!
Caroline has been home sick the majority of the week. And I mean SICK! At the begining of the week, she was just achey and tired! By Tuesday she started a fever which quickly skyrocketed to 103.7 !!! That was enough to totally freak me out! We were off the ER!
After a VERY LONG night in the ER we found out she has pneumonia!
Thankfully she's doing much better now. Still pretty tired, but has little spurts of energy once in while where she seems almost like herself again. Her and I have spent many hours over the past 5 days cuddled on the couch watching animal planet!
And of course I'm pretty sure I have memorized every single word to the High School Musical 3 movie! Go Wildcats!
Here she is sitting at the computer, writing all about her visit the ER! She can't wait to share all the gory details with her class on Monday! In the photo she's reading the get well cards that her class made for her! That really made her day!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Sad News
I have to say something about the huge loss the world suffered yesterday with the passing of Haregewoin Teferra.
I heard the news yesterday morning, and still I just don't know what to say...she was an amazing woman who stood up for children who had no one else.
You can read more about her here.
Or visit Charlotte to watch an amazing video featuring Mrs. Teferra.
I can tell you, I don't know of a single person who has read Melissa Fay Green's book There is no me without you, which focuses on, Haregewoin Teferra, who had opened her home and taken in hundreds of the untouchables thrown in the streets and left at her door, without being touched or changed somehow...
She had a huge impact on so many of our lives, and of course the lives of the hundreds of children she has taken in over the years...
She will be greatly missed.
I heard the news yesterday morning, and still I just don't know what to say...she was an amazing woman who stood up for children who had no one else.
You can read more about her here.
Or visit Charlotte to watch an amazing video featuring Mrs. Teferra.
I can tell you, I don't know of a single person who has read Melissa Fay Green's book There is no me without you, which focuses on, Haregewoin Teferra, who had opened her home and taken in hundreds of the untouchables thrown in the streets and left at her door, without being touched or changed somehow...
She had a huge impact on so many of our lives, and of course the lives of the hundreds of children she has taken in over the years...
She will be greatly missed.
Monday, March 16, 2009
bedtime stories
Tonight we read one of the kids favorite books.
If you haven't read it, you simply must! Yes, it is all about poop, but gosh it does make the kids laugh so! Infact, Jack was laughing so hard, I thought he was going to pee in his pants! He was pretty close!
Jack actually read the story, while Sam and Emma did the sound effects!
Hilarious!
If you haven't read it, you simply must! Yes, it is all about poop, but gosh it does make the kids laugh so! Infact, Jack was laughing so hard, I thought he was going to pee in his pants! He was pretty close!
Jack actually read the story, while Sam and Emma did the sound effects!
Hilarious!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Emma
It's funny just how excited Emma was about her birthday...up until a few weeks ago she insisted that she was not turning four, it seemed she was quite content with three! But suddenly this week, it became a huge deal! She kept saying, "on Saturday it's my birthday, and no one else's! I will have presents, but no one else will!" She was so darn excited! You'd think the girl has never gotten gifts before! The other kids all did a great job of making a big deal about HER and her birthday! Caroline made her a special card and picked out some great thoughtful presents that she knew Emma would love!
(Thanks Grandpa and Grandma!)
We kept the day, pretty low key! No big party, just us, together.
I did make the cake, per Emma's very specific demands...it needed to be round. It needed to be black with white spots, not white with black spots! And of course it needed to have a four on top with four candles! Just something that the walmart bakery doesn't seem to carry! I checked!
It was well worth it! Emma absolutely loved it! And she was so sweet and told me I did a "perfect job" and it was the "best best cake ever!"
This year Em has really grown immensely! The changes in her have been dramatic!
From my once feisty, controlling, and stubborn little girl, a wonderful, loving, sweet and tender girl has emerged...
I've been thinking about these changes and how they're attachment related...the progress we've made this past year is just astounding really... but that's another post!
This is Emma's birthday post!
So without further ado, four of my favorite pictures from the past year of the birthday girl!
(Thanks Grandpa and Grandma!)
We kept the day, pretty low key! No big party, just us, together.
I did make the cake, per Emma's very specific demands...it needed to be round. It needed to be black with white spots, not white with black spots! And of course it needed to have a four on top with four candles! Just something that the walmart bakery doesn't seem to carry! I checked!
It was well worth it! Emma absolutely loved it! And she was so sweet and told me I did a "perfect job" and it was the "best best cake ever!"
This year Em has really grown immensely! The changes in her have been dramatic!
From my once feisty, controlling, and stubborn little girl, a wonderful, loving, sweet and tender girl has emerged...
I've been thinking about these changes and how they're attachment related...the progress we've made this past year is just astounding really... but that's another post!
This is Emma's birthday post!
So without further ado, four of my favorite pictures from the past year of the birthday girl!
My baby is 4!
I am really short on time right now, but hopefully I'll have time later to brag all about my darling baby girl, who's clearly not a baby anymore! I can tell you she is soooooo happy that today is her birthday, and no one else's!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
Sick days!
Jack wasn't feeling well this morning, just a cold/flu bug working it's way through the house. So he stayed home...
What's worth posting is that when I was getting Caroline ready for school, she got noticeably sad when she realized that Jack was not going to be at school...evidently they are buddies on the playground as well! Caroline was really sad that Jack wasn't going to be at recess with her!
Tell me that's not cute!
Caroline and Jack on the 100th day of school!
What's worth posting is that when I was getting Caroline ready for school, she got noticeably sad when she realized that Jack was not going to be at school...evidently they are buddies on the playground as well! Caroline was really sad that Jack wasn't going to be at recess with her!
Tell me that's not cute!
Caroline and Jack on the 100th day of school!
Friday, March 6, 2009
Another Friday!
Yes again, the feature must wait!
The kids were all off of school today! So we had many pressing issues that needed attention!
First I needed to get all of these "guys" on cardboard!
This is Jack and Sam's favorite thing to do. They draw "guys" usually characters from movies or cartoons they like, and then I paste them onto cardboard, cut them out and voila hours of entertainment!
This afternoon we went outside to enjoy the beautiful weather...and then later this afternoon I got to enjoy the beautiful 2 loads of muddy laundry that the 30 minutes outside produced!
And then of course tonight was Shabbat!
We're trying to make sure we include Judiasm in more of our day to day lives. Other than Sunday School and the occasional Friday night service, the kids live a pretty secular life. So we're starting back with the basics, Challah and candles...
Caroline and her BFF!
Man does Sam love Challah!
The kids were all off of school today! So we had many pressing issues that needed attention!
First I needed to get all of these "guys" on cardboard!
This is Jack and Sam's favorite thing to do. They draw "guys" usually characters from movies or cartoons they like, and then I paste them onto cardboard, cut them out and voila hours of entertainment!
This afternoon we went outside to enjoy the beautiful weather...and then later this afternoon I got to enjoy the beautiful 2 loads of muddy laundry that the 30 minutes outside produced!
And then of course tonight was Shabbat!
We're trying to make sure we include Judiasm in more of our day to day lives. Other than Sunday School and the occasional Friday night service, the kids live a pretty secular life. So we're starting back with the basics, Challah and candles...
Caroline and her BFF!
Man does Sam love Challah!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
My sister gave me a CD a few weeks ago with this song on it. I LOVE IT! I've been listening to it every morning while I get the kids fed and ready for school. It seems to leave me in such a "bring it on" kind of mood! I thought maybe some of you could use a little pick me up:) Come on just try it, push play!
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
The many faces of Squirt!
This morning as Sam was eating breakfast, he just looked different. You know, just like a much older Sam. It's weird, but they do that sometimes! It's like you tuck the baby in one night and the next morning you have a big kid eating pop tarts! A blink of an eye I tell ya!
So I felt like I needed to capture this big kid moment with a picture, Sam was feeling like quite the goof ball so he decided to put on a little show!
So I felt like I needed to capture this big kid moment with a picture, Sam was feeling like quite the goof ball so he decided to put on a little show!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Crazy Hair Day!
Friday was Crazy Hair Day at School!
Jud picked the color of course :) I tried to talk Jack into letting me cut his hair into a mo hawk, but no dice :)
Jud picked the color of course :) I tried to talk Jack into letting me cut his hair into a mo hawk, but no dice :)
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Why?
Something that my sister said to me this week has really got me thinking...
The majority of people who read this blog, have some connection to international adoption, most likely Ethiopia specifically. We have a pretty great circle of friends! We find out who is reading who, and our read list grows and grows! My two other loyal readers are my sister Kristin, and my mother in law Rhona. Other than that, I'm not quite sure who reads this.
In this circle of friends that we have created, we've established relationships with one another, we talk to each other through our blogs, revealing our inner most thoughts and feelings, getting advice and assurance that we are not alone in what we're feeling...We talk very openly within this circle about how difficult this whole process is on us, our hearts, and our spirits. And occasionally we may brag about our kids and show off cute pictures.
So what I've been thinking is, if someone were to stumble across my blog, totally oblivious to the whole international adoption scene, how would they not think I was insane? Most of us really.
I'm certain that those who don't share our crazy-ville connection must wonder WHY? Why do we do this?
Why adoption?
Why do we trudge through these waters blocked with bureaucracy and red tape? If this whole process is so difficult and so overwhelming at times, why?
There are those who feel "called" by a higher power...and although I admire their devotion to their faith and their strength, that is not my story.
There are those who are, for a gazillion different reasons, not able to have biological children. Once upon a time, I thought this was to be my story...But as it turns out, it is not and I can't even pretend to know anything about how anyone in this "category" feels, or how they deal with the added emotions and grief that must go along with their story.
And then there is the strange maybe most puzzling group, those of us who don't have the "calling" and maybe even have biological children at home... why on earth would we do this?
Many of us may not fit in any category...or maybe we fit into more than one...
I think even though each of our stories may be different, we all have something in common, for whatever reason we have adoption in our hearts. We are all a part of something. Something huge. Something life changing.
Why do I feel compelled to be a part of this? I have no idea how to explain it...other than adoption is in my heart.
Even with all of the worry and the heartache and the guilt, that come along with this whole process IT IS SO WORTH IT! We are making an impact on the world somehow.
Adoption has absolutely changed my life! Not just because of the beautiful little face I'm lucky enought to get to tuck into bed each night! But it's changed how I see the world. I can no longer read an article about poverty, famine, disease, without thinking of how these affect families in Ethiopia. It's not just another country anymore, it's the birth country of my gorgeous little girl. I feel like my eyes have been opened.
The majority of people who read this blog, have some connection to international adoption, most likely Ethiopia specifically. We have a pretty great circle of friends! We find out who is reading who, and our read list grows and grows! My two other loyal readers are my sister Kristin, and my mother in law Rhona. Other than that, I'm not quite sure who reads this.
In this circle of friends that we have created, we've established relationships with one another, we talk to each other through our blogs, revealing our inner most thoughts and feelings, getting advice and assurance that we are not alone in what we're feeling...We talk very openly within this circle about how difficult this whole process is on us, our hearts, and our spirits. And occasionally we may brag about our kids and show off cute pictures.
So what I've been thinking is, if someone were to stumble across my blog, totally oblivious to the whole international adoption scene, how would they not think I was insane? Most of us really.
I'm certain that those who don't share our crazy-ville connection must wonder WHY? Why do we do this?
Why adoption?
Why do we trudge through these waters blocked with bureaucracy and red tape? If this whole process is so difficult and so overwhelming at times, why?
There are those who feel "called" by a higher power...and although I admire their devotion to their faith and their strength, that is not my story.
There are those who are, for a gazillion different reasons, not able to have biological children. Once upon a time, I thought this was to be my story...But as it turns out, it is not and I can't even pretend to know anything about how anyone in this "category" feels, or how they deal with the added emotions and grief that must go along with their story.
And then there is the strange maybe most puzzling group, those of us who don't have the "calling" and maybe even have biological children at home... why on earth would we do this?
Many of us may not fit in any category...or maybe we fit into more than one...
I think even though each of our stories may be different, we all have something in common, for whatever reason we have adoption in our hearts. We are all a part of something. Something huge. Something life changing.
Why do I feel compelled to be a part of this? I have no idea how to explain it...other than adoption is in my heart.
Even with all of the worry and the heartache and the guilt, that come along with this whole process IT IS SO WORTH IT! We are making an impact on the world somehow.
Adoption has absolutely changed my life! Not just because of the beautiful little face I'm lucky enought to get to tuck into bed each night! But it's changed how I see the world. I can no longer read an article about poverty, famine, disease, without thinking of how these affect families in Ethiopia. It's not just another country anymore, it's the birth country of my gorgeous little girl. I feel like my eyes have been opened.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Friday Friend or Family Feature
Rhona!
I'm pretty sure not many women have a relationship with their mother in laws quite like the one Rhona and I have. What can I say, she's one of a kind!
Rhona is a very private person, so I won't spill too much dirt on her! How about I just tell you about the incredible friend she has been to me over the years!
While I was pregnant with Caroline, I was on bed rest...it was awful! I was soooo bored, and started getting soooo depressed. There was a point when I was like a little dog in the window waiting for Jud to get home! Anyway, that's when Rhona and I started talking...everyday! Many times more than once! I'm sure she had to have been bored out of her mind listening to me jabber, I mean what could I have possibly had to talk about? But she called every day. And everyday she listened. And it's been like that ever since. We still talk daily. She is the first person I call when the kids are doing something hilarious and she is the one I call when I need someone to just listen.
Rhona is an incredibly kind and generous woman. She is the type of person who would actually give a stranger the shirt (or parka, it's cold in MN!) off her back. She thinks very deeply about things...It took me awhile to get used to that!
I remember the first time I went home to meet her...she had her book group over and they were in heavy discussion in the living room, I was in the kitchen crying because I couldn't understand a word they were saying!
She is brilliant!
She is powerful!
But she tries to act like it's no big deal!
She is warm!
She is silly!
After knowing her for 11 years I still have no idea why she is known as Duck?
She is not afraid to stand up for what she thinks is right.
I think I've said this before, but the greatest compliment that Jud has ever given me, was when he told me I was starting to remind him of his mom...
Rhona is an amazing mother. Jud and his brother have so much respect and love for her and for all that she has sacrificed in order to make sure their needs were always met even if hers were not.
As a Bubbie she is truly awesome! She is responsible for our enormous book collection, although we do sometimes edit her book choices :) The kids adore her. She and Caroline have a very special relationship, which just pleases me to no end! I couldn't find a stronger, wiser, and more wonderful role model if I searched for a hundred years!
I'm pretty sure not many women have a relationship with their mother in laws quite like the one Rhona and I have. What can I say, she's one of a kind!
Rhona is a very private person, so I won't spill too much dirt on her! How about I just tell you about the incredible friend she has been to me over the years!
While I was pregnant with Caroline, I was on bed rest...it was awful! I was soooo bored, and started getting soooo depressed. There was a point when I was like a little dog in the window waiting for Jud to get home! Anyway, that's when Rhona and I started talking...everyday! Many times more than once! I'm sure she had to have been bored out of her mind listening to me jabber, I mean what could I have possibly had to talk about? But she called every day. And everyday she listened. And it's been like that ever since. We still talk daily. She is the first person I call when the kids are doing something hilarious and she is the one I call when I need someone to just listen.
Rhona is an incredibly kind and generous woman. She is the type of person who would actually give a stranger the shirt (or parka, it's cold in MN!) off her back. She thinks very deeply about things...It took me awhile to get used to that!
I remember the first time I went home to meet her...she had her book group over and they were in heavy discussion in the living room, I was in the kitchen crying because I couldn't understand a word they were saying!
She is brilliant!
She is powerful!
But she tries to act like it's no big deal!
She is warm!
She is silly!
After knowing her for 11 years I still have no idea why she is known as Duck?
She is not afraid to stand up for what she thinks is right.
I think I've said this before, but the greatest compliment that Jud has ever given me, was when he told me I was starting to remind him of his mom...
Rhona is an amazing mother. Jud and his brother have so much respect and love for her and for all that she has sacrificed in order to make sure their needs were always met even if hers were not.
As a Bubbie she is truly awesome! She is responsible for our enormous book collection, although we do sometimes edit her book choices :) The kids adore her. She and Caroline have a very special relationship, which just pleases me to no end! I couldn't find a stronger, wiser, and more wonderful role model if I searched for a hundred years!
old videos!
I have some new software to convert our videos to DVD I'm not sure that I have it all figured out yet, we'll see if this works.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
MY NEEDS?
I saw this on Charlotte's blog and I was cracking up!
I'd love to bore you with the mundane details of the day, but frankly I'm too tired to think! And this made me laugh, so here you go!
You do a Google search with your first name followed by 'needs'
Jessica needs......
1. coffee (amen!)
2. to stop dressing like a slut! (lol! are turtle necks slutty these days?)
3. a bigger bra! (sadly I highly doubt that!)
4. her Eric time? (no idea?)
5. a haircut (I was just thinking the same thing!)
6. to know she's beautiful (awwwww!)
7. fake titties and then she would be perfect! (I think Jud would agree!)
8. to put some clothes on! (really, I'm beginning to wonder!)
9. motivation (um yep!)
10 Facebook (told you Jud!)
I'd love to bore you with the mundane details of the day, but frankly I'm too tired to think! And this made me laugh, so here you go!
You do a Google search with your first name followed by 'needs'
Jessica needs......
1. coffee (amen!)
2. to stop dressing like a slut! (lol! are turtle necks slutty these days?)
3. a bigger bra! (sadly I highly doubt that!)
4. her Eric time? (no idea?)
5. a haircut (I was just thinking the same thing!)
6. to know she's beautiful (awwwww!)
7. fake titties and then she would be perfect! (I think Jud would agree!)
8. to put some clothes on! (really, I'm beginning to wonder!)
9. motivation (um yep!)
10 Facebook (told you Jud!)
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