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Thursday, December 25, 2008

Christmas 2008

Twas the night before Christmas and all through our house,
Not a creature was stirring except our pet mouse.


The stockings were hanging with pictures attached.
Hoping for presents and kids to be matched.


The children were tossing and turning in bed
Listening and looking for signs of "Big Red."


When Mom finished baking, she started to wrap.
And Dad settled in for his Christmas Eve nap.

When back in the closet there rose such a clatter.
Did anyone spring to see what was the matter?

From under the still unwrapped presents I fussed.
That popcorn bowl could've left me concussed!

The bump on my head left me feeling quite sore.
I said to myself "That is it! No more!"

Just one hour later what should appear?
Two wide awake children... twas my greatest fear!

With their twisting and twirling and eyes with such gleam,
I knew in a second it wasn't a dream.

More excited than teachers on the last day of school,
The girls jumped in our bed like it was a pool!

"Wake up! There are presents! It's time to unwrap!"
But, wait... I just laid down for a nap.

"Come on! Get up...you both have to see!"
Do you know the time? It's not even three!

"Kids, back to bed! This is simply insane!
From opening more presents, you must refrain."


With huffing and puffing and sniffling too.
They finally agreed just one gift would do.

To call their Nana, we waited til five.
We knew that she needed some time to drive.

As the wind began blowing and the raindrops did fall,
we heard Nana's knock and went straight down the hall.

So now it was time to unwrap all the gifts.
We passed them around and opened in shifts.

First was our Susie...she's such a trip!
Over "Swim to me Puppy" she truly did flip.


Then there was Maddie, wanting nothing this year.
But, alas, a familiar ringtone from the tree she did hear!


And, finally, it was the little guy's turn.
The wheels of the squishy bus he surely did burn!


It was over and done in what seemed like a flash.
Another successful Christmas day bash!

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

Monday, December 1, 2008

Three Month Anniversary

Boy, oh Boy! Look at me now!






It's so hard to believe that three months have passed since our little monkey was first placed in our arms. He has grown by leaps and bounds in those three months... both physically and socially. That scared little boy that would allow himself to be enveloped in your arms has blossomed into a spunky toddler that now envelops us with his hugs and kisses. Just when I think we have seen his true personality, he surprises me yet again! From the first moment I see my little boy to the moment I tuck him into bed, I can't help but thank God for choosing me for this journey. It is beyond my wildest dreams and I am so, so blessed to have this beautiful little boy in my heart, my arms, and my life forever.

Among Adam's accomplishments and experiences for November:

* He LOVES going to play with his playmates at the sitter's house.
* He gained two and a half pounds and grew one inch!
* He continues to commando crawl at lightning speed.
* Thankfully, he expanded his eating to include Stage 2 veggies, fruits, and very thick formula.
* Unfortunately, he also experienced his first bout with American germs and conquered pneumonia!
* We celebrated our first Thanksgiving as a family of six and had SO much to be thankful for this year. Adam loved his butternut squash!

Our First Thanksgiving

Next year, he'll be eating the drumstick instead of playing with it!



Susie's First Attempt at Taking our Photo... not too bad!


These two have a bond that cannot be described!
He lights up whenever he sees his big sister.