Oh my! I wish I could tell you, but I haven't even told Buddy. If he would just be a slacker, I could do it, but he's busy with work and not available. Let's just say, less than 2 weeks and we'll be in the air. Did I just type that? I did! Ok, a little overwhelming to think of all that I need to do, that I'll be away from my children for an extended period of time. That I'll be alone in a foreign country for a week or so by myself. That I still need/want someone to come in and tell me what I need to be doing! That I need to plan ahead and bake/cook up things so mom won't have to do so much on her own (not that she isn't totally capable) and the kids will have familiar things.
This is the answer to my question- what am I going to do with C & C during the CC practicum next week? I think I'll keep them to myself for last minute snuggles and memories.
Oh, and WHERE did my camera go? I need to buy another memory card and battery. Do I take our laptop, or leave it here? Do I take a stroller or get one there? I need a list and a list to find my list...
Stay tuned!
Religion that is pure and good before God the Father is to help children who have no parents... James 1:27 NLV
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
What a fabulous Father's Day we had! First, I want to say how thankful I am to have a godly dad, who has lived his life as an example for us. Then, I want to say how thankful I am to have a husband who loves us, has been faithful and true to us, who loves the Lord and is willing to do the hard things to obey Him. He's stuck with this adoption through 2.5 years of delays, ups and downs, wonderings and waiting. To still be with me in this vision is pretty amazing. I was thinking about him as head of our home. You could say all those great things I did, but when I think of what he could be doing instead of what he is, it makes be even more grateful.
Today is the first day of the kids' sculpting class. They have the art teacher they'd had during the school year. It was actually kind of comical watching them go into the room. The only person they knew was the teacher, and they stood there like they didn't know where to go. Thankfully, one friend from CC was there, and when they came out, they both were bursting with news of new friends. While they were away making faces, I was home being productive. (I think I'm going to enjoy this week!) The girls have a yellow room with a dark blue stipe around it, and cute little Noah's ark scenes, along with stenciled stars, moons, and planets. So nice for Caleb, but not so much for the girls. Today, vinegar and hot water were my friends. I was able to remove all but 2 arks (couldn't move the bunk bed by myself) and kilzed over the blue border. My goal for tomorrow is to paint the stripe white and maybe touch up the trim. Could be a bit ambitious, especially if Caleb doesn't have such a lovely nap like he did today! Then Thursday I'd like to put these cute flower wall stickers in that stripe to complete the look. After that, I need to shampoo the carpets and paint the boys' room. Ballet slipper pink STINKS for boys! They've been great sports about it, though.
Keeping busy until I get the info from Robin... Not sure if I'll be done with Caleb's sweater before I'm feeling the push for travel, but I'll be working on that, too. We'd also like to take a family weekend before we go. One last hurrah as a family of 5. Hoping to have that really soon. Oh, and a new vehicle. That, and we should be done!
Today is the first day of the kids' sculpting class. They have the art teacher they'd had during the school year. It was actually kind of comical watching them go into the room. The only person they knew was the teacher, and they stood there like they didn't know where to go. Thankfully, one friend from CC was there, and when they came out, they both were bursting with news of new friends. While they were away making faces, I was home being productive. (I think I'm going to enjoy this week!) The girls have a yellow room with a dark blue stipe around it, and cute little Noah's ark scenes, along with stenciled stars, moons, and planets. So nice for Caleb, but not so much for the girls. Today, vinegar and hot water were my friends. I was able to remove all but 2 arks (couldn't move the bunk bed by myself) and kilzed over the blue border. My goal for tomorrow is to paint the stripe white and maybe touch up the trim. Could be a bit ambitious, especially if Caleb doesn't have such a lovely nap like he did today! Then Thursday I'd like to put these cute flower wall stickers in that stripe to complete the look. After that, I need to shampoo the carpets and paint the boys' room. Ballet slipper pink STINKS for boys! They've been great sports about it, though.
Keeping busy until I get the info from Robin... Not sure if I'll be done with Caleb's sweater before I'm feeling the push for travel, but I'll be working on that, too. We'd also like to take a family weekend before we go. One last hurrah as a family of 5. Hoping to have that really soon. Oh, and a new vehicle. That, and we should be done!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Wow! More than a week passed since I've posted. It's been a fun-filled week, so it did zoom by. Caleb was playing with my camera, so I tucked it up where he couldn't get it. Oops! I can't get to it either!
We do know that our papers are in ROG and should've been given to the judge already. It's just 3 copies of the same thing and 2 copies of 2 other POA's, so it shouldn't take that long to decide they're all in order and give us a date. At this point, I'm pretty sure the Hauflers are going to be there for a while without us, afteral, it's the 17th and they leave in 8 days. This truly gives us time to get through all the plans I have for June and sail into a very calm, unplanned July.
Meanwhile, the goats went home Friday, we had 4 hours of rehearsal for Catherine's ballet that night, and 2.5 hours Saturday morning. It paid off beautifully that night- they were really sweet. I look forward to finding my camera so I can share pictures with you.
We've had a great 2nd week of swim lessons, lots of good discussions about homeschooling solutions, grains, making butter, discipline issues, communication, etc. I must say that steamy sauna-like environment has been very helpful to me. The kids are doing well, too. Lot's of improvement. Thinking about a second round if mom's up to driving... and sweating...
We went after lessons yesterday to Will Rogers' birthplace and had a picnic. The kids had a blast running around together, and the moms had a fabulous time continuing our chatting. I think I'm going to go through withdrawals Monday morning!
Today I tried to make butter. I'm all about hormone and antibiotic free foods. However, I've never been very picky about my butter. Kind of silly when you think butter comes from cows who have received all those. There's a creamery not too far away that sells cream! So, not having a hand mixer, not the desire to sit and shake a bottle for hours on end, I decided to use my Vitamix! Brilliant idea if I'd wanted to make butter soup. So, I went to the food processor, and it worked beautifully! The butter is beautiful and light, just begging to be eaten. My plan is to get a bunch and freeze it so I can have this yummy stuff all year round (and make the mess all at once so I don't have to keep cleaning it up!)
We do know that our papers are in ROG and should've been given to the judge already. It's just 3 copies of the same thing and 2 copies of 2 other POA's, so it shouldn't take that long to decide they're all in order and give us a date. At this point, I'm pretty sure the Hauflers are going to be there for a while without us, afteral, it's the 17th and they leave in 8 days. This truly gives us time to get through all the plans I have for June and sail into a very calm, unplanned July.
Meanwhile, the goats went home Friday, we had 4 hours of rehearsal for Catherine's ballet that night, and 2.5 hours Saturday morning. It paid off beautifully that night- they were really sweet. I look forward to finding my camera so I can share pictures with you.
We've had a great 2nd week of swim lessons, lots of good discussions about homeschooling solutions, grains, making butter, discipline issues, communication, etc. I must say that steamy sauna-like environment has been very helpful to me. The kids are doing well, too. Lot's of improvement. Thinking about a second round if mom's up to driving... and sweating...
We went after lessons yesterday to Will Rogers' birthplace and had a picnic. The kids had a blast running around together, and the moms had a fabulous time continuing our chatting. I think I'm going to go through withdrawals Monday morning!
Today I tried to make butter. I'm all about hormone and antibiotic free foods. However, I've never been very picky about my butter. Kind of silly when you think butter comes from cows who have received all those. There's a creamery not too far away that sells cream! So, not having a hand mixer, not the desire to sit and shake a bottle for hours on end, I decided to use my Vitamix! Brilliant idea if I'd wanted to make butter soup. So, I went to the food processor, and it worked beautifully! The butter is beautiful and light, just begging to be eaten. My plan is to get a bunch and freeze it so I can have this yummy stuff all year round (and make the mess all at once so I don't have to keep cleaning it up!)
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
The package is on its way!
Just saw the tracking that it left OKC, so it should arrive tomorrow to Hopscotch.
VERY good news for the other family who's traveled parrallel journeys with us. They got their travel date today. I'm so happy to see their equally long wait coming to a close. I'd like to be able to join them, of course, so hopefully our judge will act quickly when our documents arrive.
VERY good news for the other family who's traveled parrallel journeys with us. They got their travel date today. I'm so happy to see their equally long wait coming to a close. I'd like to be able to join them, of course, so hopefully our judge will act quickly when our documents arrive.
Monday, June 7, 2010
No calls from the Secretary Of State, so our forms must have been in order. Looking forward to tracking their progress tomorrow.
Some good things must come to an end, and the goats have been fun. However, they are in a little pen in our back yard since we've had to keep them tucked up so they don't eat my roses and trample what garden has survived. (By the way, one of the watermelon plants just peaked through!) In their eagerness to get to the bottle, Catherine has been cut twice, and they just aren't being played with very much. So, looks like tomorrow is our last day. It's been fun, a great experience with responsibility and goat tending. The neighbor kids have had a chance to feed them, and today, my niece is spending the night and will get a chance to, as well. Thankfully, Dolly and Jefferson will go back to their original home and join 2 other goat friends. Since we're friends with the owners, we'll get to see them again, too. NOW Catherine is expressing sadness over them leaving and is wanting to take them for walks. Silly girl!
Samuel is at a friend's for a long anticipated sleep over while my niece is here. She and Catherine get a long so well, as do Samuel and his friend. It'll be fun to get them up for feeding the goats and swim lessons in the morning!
Some good things must come to an end, and the goats have been fun. However, they are in a little pen in our back yard since we've had to keep them tucked up so they don't eat my roses and trample what garden has survived. (By the way, one of the watermelon plants just peaked through!) In their eagerness to get to the bottle, Catherine has been cut twice, and they just aren't being played with very much. So, looks like tomorrow is our last day. It's been fun, a great experience with responsibility and goat tending. The neighbor kids have had a chance to feed them, and today, my niece is spending the night and will get a chance to, as well. Thankfully, Dolly and Jefferson will go back to their original home and join 2 other goat friends. Since we're friends with the owners, we'll get to see them again, too. NOW Catherine is expressing sadness over them leaving and is wanting to take them for walks. Silly girl!
Samuel is at a friend's for a long anticipated sleep over while my niece is here. She and Catherine get a long so well, as do Samuel and his friend. It'll be fun to get them up for feeding the goats and swim lessons in the morning!
Saturday, June 5, 2010
What's the hold up?
Ok, so you're probably noticing that it's been more than 2 days since I thought it would be 2 days until we found out if it was going to be a court date for us, or an added bit of paper work. I did find out yesterday that it was the latter. Sadly, there wasn't a whole lot I could do to take care of it- it was Friday, working toward rush hour by the time I got to OKC (a 2 hour drive if all went well), and I had all 3 kids on a 90*+ day. So, I put my trust in the good old USPS to get my package safely to OKC, and that I had done everything correctly to get the papers then off to Hopscotch to go to ROG.
As I was driving home, frustrated that I couldn't make something happen, I was reminded of this song.
I will cast all my cares upon you.
I lay all of my burdens down at Your feet.
Any time I don't know just what to do,
I will cast all my cares upon you.
Something to hold on to during this seeming delay. I still know God is working, that He's bringing this to a close- in a good way, and that it's for our good and His glory.
As I was driving home, frustrated that I couldn't make something happen, I was reminded of this song.
I will cast all my cares upon you.
I lay all of my burdens down at Your feet.
Any time I don't know just what to do,
I will cast all my cares upon you.
Something to hold on to during this seeming delay. I still know God is working, that He's bringing this to a close- in a good way, and that it's for our good and His glory.
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