tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32923646.post2591413201161547953..comments2023-06-09T06:42:55.538-07:00Comments on Love, Hope and Faith: Maybe Some Substance?Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06347894813987993138noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32923646.post-79015034774005298232008-08-31T17:28:00.000-07:002008-08-31T17:28:00.000-07:00Every experience with every child is different. I...Every experience with every child is different. It's o.k. for your experience to be different from many of your friends and acquaintances, but their stories and admonitions don't make them bad people. Relish the fact that your new baby has been easy and a joy and keep your fingers crossed that you're just as lucky the next time around.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32923646.post-11156383355623001182008-08-31T16:37:00.000-07:002008-08-31T16:37:00.000-07:00But Children, that is the whole point. The glee is...But Children, that is the whole point. The glee is with all of us who went down the same road! NOBODY gets it all done anymore. Not only that, but we don't care anymore. Balance between baby love, baby care, baby work and all the rest? No balance. The scale is broken. The glee is to see you realize that the organization party is over. Chaos reigns. Time goes by so fast, and when they're gone on to live their lives, there's plenty of time to schedule your day if you want. In the meantime, bend, people, bend. Hold the baby. Rock the baby. Love the baby. He's boss. When he sleeps, you sleep. Just stand back and squint a little when you look around the house. See? It looks fine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32923646.post-77747982542611220592008-08-31T16:36:00.000-07:002008-08-31T16:36:00.000-07:00Hi Chris, Linda luna here. You played with my ado...Hi Chris, Linda luna here. You played with my adopted children, Andrea and Erik when you were small and lived in Minnesota. I just called Andrea this evening (the line was busy, she was calling me. This happens all the time). Not to demean a physical bond between parent and child but there are also very special bonds between adopted parents and children. I am sure you have heard this poem but I have been misty about it all evening after talking to your mom and dad about the adoption day celebration. Poem to an Adopted child:"Not flesh of my flesh,nor bone of my bone, but still miraculously my own. Never forget for a single minute, you didn't grow under my heart, but in it." Anonymous <BR/>Bob and I look forward to celebrating with you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32923646.post-23700985012305422332008-08-31T10:23:00.000-07:002008-08-31T10:23:00.000-07:00Chris-he is so cute! As far as making time for stu...Chris-he is so cute! As far as making time for stuff, it took me about 3 months till I was able to figure out a way to cook and do basic stuff. I still have a hard time esp since maya is a light napper.I recently hired a babysitter/nanny who comes once a week so I can get stuff done! Don't worry about it tho-you will find your groove. Enjoy your baby-he is delicious!Here I amhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02779149039074095526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32923646.post-57932994170351218362008-08-29T20:04:00.000-07:002008-08-29T20:04:00.000-07:00He looks so itty bitty in that huge seat. Adorable...He looks so itty bitty in that huge seat. Adorable!Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11920816691217676013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32923646.post-63913311222860057002008-08-29T11:36:00.000-07:002008-08-29T11:36:00.000-07:00Interesting that you're writing about this. In th...Interesting that you're writing about this. In the adoption book i am reading talks about how adoptive parents feel this need to be perfect - OR - that others view us (I am almost there, so I am saying us, dammit) in a "well, you asked for it" kind of way...<BR/><BR/>It's really just horrible what people think is appropriate conversation.LJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08398924875071245573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32923646.post-9545680193492840762008-08-29T10:11:00.000-07:002008-08-29T10:11:00.000-07:00I am so glad to know you're all doing well and adj...I am so glad to know you're all doing well and adjusting. It's also reassuring to me to hear how well you're all doing since in about 4 weeks that will be me!<BR/><BR/>He is beautiful! Take care!hope548https://www.blogger.com/profile/11951199252401108222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32923646.post-71375126647804319662008-08-29T06:06:00.000-07:002008-08-29T06:06:00.000-07:00I say poo on the nay-sayers, and woo hoo to you an...I say poo on the nay-sayers, and woo hoo to you and little Andrew for being such an easy going duo. Quite honestly that says a lot about you as a mom. If you're calm and laid back then the baby can sense that. It's so easy to get stressed and overwhelmed in the beginning, so kuddos to you!!<BR/><BR/>Andrew is PRECIOUS!!!!!Jannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09577220349572204264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32923646.post-83999385518293409262008-08-29T00:38:00.000-07:002008-08-29T00:38:00.000-07:00Cleaning was never in my to-do list in those early...Cleaning was never in my to-do list in those early weeks and months. My husband cleaned on weekends and that was it. So don't worry about not getting 'anything done', it's you and Andrew time now, cleaning can wait :)Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15482459464795182198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32923646.post-33794156020318564402008-08-28T20:25:00.000-07:002008-08-28T20:25:00.000-07:00I hate that too, but I never really thought about ...I hate that too, but I never really thought about why they do it - you're bang on. I hate when they have nothing better to do than bet on how hard it'll be for us cuz it was hard for them.chicklethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16090701824999372199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32923646.post-52448448053091878702008-08-28T18:55:00.000-07:002008-08-28T18:55:00.000-07:00I really hate when people take glee in the comment...I really hate when people take glee in the comments. I think they mean well, and I think perhaps its like a way to "war story" with you. BUT, I found that it was not so hard to adjust to a baby. And I think some people have an easier time than others. Its an adjustment, yes, but it is not the end of the world. I take the first year as a free pass on all schedules and planning though!<BR/><BR/>CUTE pictures!Delennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12567889031642608101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32923646.post-33647706748870207202008-08-28T18:28:00.000-07:002008-08-28T18:28:00.000-07:00Chris, I totally agree with the time thing. I on...Chris, I totally agree with the time thing. I only now have free time with kindergarten and I still can't get anything done. My mom would'nt agree because her house is spotless, but we always believe that it is more important to have family time than to worry about things like vacuuming and such. They are only young once so have fun playing with them and do what is needed and the rest will happen when it can. <BR/>Enjoy your beautiful son. I am glad it is easier to take him places and that the nights are going so well. I loved the peacefulness of it too.<BR/><BR/>Love Laurie D.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32923646.post-3338372185131134042008-08-28T15:29:00.000-07:002008-08-28T15:29:00.000-07:00I hear ya on where does your time go or how you di...I hear ya on where does your time go or how you didnt get that long list done. I hear ya I hear ya I hear ya. IT all gets easier also. Imagine having two or three or 6 at one time. hehe. I have no idea how those moms do it. Your doing great. Dont expect too much, just enjoy your time now and get done what cant wait. Time flies. Enjoy.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10161414902354928622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32923646.post-66327378846470885302008-08-28T14:14:00.000-07:002008-08-28T14:14:00.000-07:00I hear ya on the stupid comments. THey are hurtfu...I hear ya on the stupid comments. THey are hurtful. I am at hte brunt of many these days it seems.<BR/><BR/>As for time management - when you figure it out -PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE write a how to guide because I just plain SUCK at it all but taking care of my baby right now.<BR/><BR/>Look at the cutie pie!AwkwardMomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854477296635420810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32923646.post-62282223251774382002008-08-28T11:41:00.000-07:002008-08-28T11:41:00.000-07:00What a sweet baby! I'm thrilled for you that you ...What a sweet baby! I'm thrilled for you that you are enjoying parenthood so much. :-)Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11037485291342703216noreply@blogger.com