The irony of the situation is that last year we were just starting our "new" blog. Despite the disasters and triumphs of 2006 we are nonetheless moving forward--all be it more slowly for me because I literally am the size of a 200-pound gorilla (see photo for more detail). These are the last days of our old lives...these are the days we are going to look back on and say "remember how much free time we had when we didn't have children?" We are looking forward to what lies ahead, but we're not ignorant of the fact that we have greatly enjoyed our non-parenting years.
And here we are...35 days until delivery (Jeff says, Blast Off...although I don't really like the sound of that). I'm nearly crippled from making 30 bibs--some for me and some for the church humanitarian project. It is almost the last thing on my to-do list. I've even washed Jack's bedding and his tiny onesies. I was going to wash all of his new clothing, but a more experienced mother told me it was a waste of time and frankly, I really wanted to believe her. My car seat finally arrived, although neither one of us has a clue how to put it into the car. This is going to be Jeff's job to figure it out--mostly because it is freezing cold outside and the stupid thing is so big and bulky that it is just useless for me to even try to maneuver it in the back seat of the car. I can barely get in and out of the front seat while holding my purse!
Many of you have been asking about when Jeff will be travelling to China for Lachlan...we are predicting the end of February. We should be hearing that we have been cleared for travel very soon, but because of Jack's arrival we have decided that it would be best to wait for the dust to settle. We were able to contact some other families who adopted from the same orphanage in September. Their daughters are all doing very well and we are hoping that we too, will be able to make a fairly smooth transition. I am hoping that she will be able to sit up on her own and/or crawl...that would be a very good sign.
Reality Check: Yesterday I tried to clip the cat's claws. I haven't done it in a while and I found it more than difficult to sit on the floor and hold a writhing animal still when you have a belly that extends beyond your own knees. Poor Ernst got the worst of it, I trimmed one a bit too short and it bled badly. Of course, I didn't realize he was bleeding until he had proceeded to walk all over Lachlan's room. I had to dab out the blood stains with hydrogen peroxide to salvage new items.
And here we are...35 days until delivery (Jeff says, Blast Off...although I don't really like the sound of that). I'm nearly crippled from making 30 bibs--some for me and some for the church humanitarian project. It is almost the last thing on my to-do list. I've even washed Jack's bedding and his tiny onesies. I was going to wash all of his new clothing, but a more experienced mother told me it was a waste of time and frankly, I really wanted to believe her. My car seat finally arrived, although neither one of us has a clue how to put it into the car. This is going to be Jeff's job to figure it out--mostly because it is freezing cold outside and the stupid thing is so big and bulky that it is just useless for me to even try to maneuver it in the back seat of the car. I can barely get in and out of the front seat while holding my purse!
Many of you have been asking about when Jeff will be travelling to China for Lachlan...we are predicting the end of February. We should be hearing that we have been cleared for travel very soon, but because of Jack's arrival we have decided that it would be best to wait for the dust to settle. We were able to contact some other families who adopted from the same orphanage in September. Their daughters are all doing very well and we are hoping that we too, will be able to make a fairly smooth transition. I am hoping that she will be able to sit up on her own and/or crawl...that would be a very good sign.
Reality Check: Yesterday I tried to clip the cat's claws. I haven't done it in a while and I found it more than difficult to sit on the floor and hold a writhing animal still when you have a belly that extends beyond your own knees. Poor Ernst got the worst of it, I trimmed one a bit too short and it bled badly. Of course, I didn't realize he was bleeding until he had proceeded to walk all over Lachlan's room. I had to dab out the blood stains with hydrogen peroxide to salvage new items.
2 comments:
Hey guys! We always enjoy readig and seeing the latest news. Jason
He is sooo cute Marianne! Dad and I love him already! I can't wait to come and stay with you for a while next week
Love Mom
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