Have you heard those "You Might Be a Redneck If" statements that were popular awhile ago? Remember Jeff Foxworthy?
Well, since we "officially" began our adoption journey, we have felt like we are creating our own "list" of 'If Statements' and now have it as a running joke. For you see, we have had many obstacles come in our way since we decided we were adopting (and no longer just thinking about it) and even more obstacles since we began telling family and friends. Given the 'If Statements' listed below, we have decided that God has something great in store for our family and can't wait to experience all He has to share!
So here it is....
Once you have started your adoption journey, YOU KNOW IT'S GONNA BE GOOD IF....
1. Your house needs new heat and air.
2. You must choose between cutting down a massive tree or losing your front yard.
3. Your beloved dog tears his ACL and surgery is recommended.
4. You discover termites a little too close to the house.
AND
5. Your car AND truck break down in the same day.
Of course all of the above require money...and the only certainty on the adoption journey is it will be a lot of money so you can see how we have decided that IT'S GONNA BE GOOD. Of course, we knew it was gonna be good in the beginning which is one of the reasons we started this journey. But we can't help but smile at each obstacle...confirming what we already know.
We now only look at each other and say...what's gonna happen next? :)
Blessings!
Lauren
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Christmas in June?
So I feel like it's Christmas.
I know, I know...it really isn't - but I still feel like it's Christmas.
Now you might have heard of Christmas in July.....and I'm hoping for Christmas in July, too. But now, it is most definitely, without a doubt, Christmas in June.
By now, I'm certain you are asking why (or else decided I'm completely off my rocker)...let me know which one you decide. :)
But you see, this past weekend, I received videos and photos from some wonderful people who had just returned from their trips to Africa. I now have 19 photos and 2 videos of our son....so, you see, it is Christmas in June.
I also received updates about him - what they saw when they interacted with him...what his personality is like and various other oh-so important information.
And all of this information lets me see him in new ways...gives me glimpses of him...and makes him even more mine.
So here is for Christmas in June (cheer-cheer)...and praying for Christmas in July, too.
Blessings!
Lauren
I know, I know...it really isn't - but I still feel like it's Christmas.
Now you might have heard of Christmas in July.....and I'm hoping for Christmas in July, too. But now, it is most definitely, without a doubt, Christmas in June.
By now, I'm certain you are asking why (or else decided I'm completely off my rocker)...let me know which one you decide. :)
But you see, this past weekend, I received videos and photos from some wonderful people who had just returned from their trips to Africa. I now have 19 photos and 2 videos of our son....so, you see, it is Christmas in June.
I also received updates about him - what they saw when they interacted with him...what his personality is like and various other oh-so important information.
And all of this information lets me see him in new ways...gives me glimpses of him...and makes him even more mine.
So here is for Christmas in June (cheer-cheer)...and praying for Christmas in July, too.
Blessings!
Lauren
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Old Maid
I taught the girls how to play Old Maid this week...and it is quite an interesting game to play with a four and six year old.
The girls quickly came to the conclusion that they do NOT want to have the Old Maid in their hands at any time during the game.
Take for example the scene this evening...
I dealt the cards to everyone and one of the girls had the Old Maid card in her hand (hint, hint - think lil sis)...she quickly stood up, threw down her cards, and stomped off muttering how "it isn't fair!".
We, of course, had a conversation about playing the game, the object of the game and the fact that just because you start out with the Old Maid doesn't mean you will end up with her....but even after the conversation (which had lots of good teaching points if I do say so myself!), we had to re-deal the hand.
Of course, as luck would have it, the other daughter (hint, hint - think big sis) received the Old Maid this time. Trying to behave better than her sister, she only threw down her cards and said she didn't want to play (note there was no stomping off - we have improvement!!). :)
After all of this drama, we finally were able to play the game. Their glee, amusement and laughter when a person drew the Old Maid from their hands was positively delightful...and their frustration and "un-fairness" with the situation when they drew the Old Maid card themselves was equally delightful.
In the end, Daddy ended up with the Old Maid...and I must say that all of the girls were absolutely gleeful on the way the game ended. So gleeful in fact, that I think we'll play this weekend...and cheer for the same results.
Lauren
The girls quickly came to the conclusion that they do NOT want to have the Old Maid in their hands at any time during the game.
Take for example the scene this evening...
I dealt the cards to everyone and one of the girls had the Old Maid card in her hand (hint, hint - think lil sis)...she quickly stood up, threw down her cards, and stomped off muttering how "it isn't fair!".
We, of course, had a conversation about playing the game, the object of the game and the fact that just because you start out with the Old Maid doesn't mean you will end up with her....but even after the conversation (which had lots of good teaching points if I do say so myself!), we had to re-deal the hand.
Of course, as luck would have it, the other daughter (hint, hint - think big sis) received the Old Maid this time. Trying to behave better than her sister, she only threw down her cards and said she didn't want to play (note there was no stomping off - we have improvement!!). :)
After all of this drama, we finally were able to play the game. Their glee, amusement and laughter when a person drew the Old Maid from their hands was positively delightful...and their frustration and "un-fairness" with the situation when they drew the Old Maid card themselves was equally delightful.
In the end, Daddy ended up with the Old Maid...and I must say that all of the girls were absolutely gleeful on the way the game ended. So gleeful in fact, that I think we'll play this weekend...and cheer for the same results.
Lauren
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