Our First Date

Monday, July 23, 2007

Piggy Behavior


Today after our work out my girlfriend and I were talking with our personal trainer. He and his wife have a 7 month old and I was asking him whether or not she slept in a bassinet while she was in their bedroom. He stated that she slept in the bed with them because she was breast fed. I stated that I was worried about that because I wouldn't want to roll over on Gracie. Do you know what this moron said to me?! He said "not to be funny or anything, but when you grow a baby in your body for 9 months then you are more aware of her and you won't roll over on her" WHATTTTTTT???? Are you freakin kidding me? What statistic did you get that from. I shot him an evil look and said "well that's just an ignorant statement, there are so many myths around adoption and that's just another one." My friend and I then continued talking and she was saying of course you wouldn't do that. Anywhoo, after I got home I told DH and he said I was making too much out of it and that I was just overly sensitive. Maybe, my personal trainer is usually a nice guy and probably just didn't realize what he was saying. However, he's made unfavorable little comments about our adoption before that I just let slide.
What's wrong with people? This will be my baby. I already love her so much, it's impossible that I could feel any more love because I gave birth to her. I feel so sad now I could just cry. Maybe I am being too emotional
UPDATE!!!!
I spoke with my personal trainer regarding his ugly comments. He apologized before I even could say my planned speech. He said it was an ignorant statement and that he definately didn't mean to hurt my feelings. I believed him. So all is well once again, I'm not losing any weight but hey he's my personal trainer not Jesus.

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Friday, July 20, 2007

Beautiful Ethiopian Adoption video.


If I were financially able, I would adopt as many children as my home could hold. How heart wrenching to have to find new parents for your children because you're dying. Unimaginable

Monday, July 16, 2007

Gracie's Bedroom Digs


I found the perfect set for Gracie's room. It's just what I'd imagined. Elegant, sweet and fit for a Princess. I just LUV it. Hubby is having a fit over the cost but actually it's quite competitive with other cribs I priced and didn't like nearly as much. I think I'll paint the nursery walls a soft green and accent everything with pink. I love those cute little pink ballerina frogs. Hopefully I'll be able to find some. I tell you I'm soooo excited. I don't know how you can love and miss someone so much that you never even seen but my heart is just so full for this baby girl.

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

It's Raining Referrals!

Boy, the forum had an outstanding day! At least 10 families received their miracles today. So you know what that means? We are moving up on the list, YEA, YEA, YEA!!!!!!!!!

Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Hawaiian Paradise


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Originally uploaded by Mrs. Blingle

Hawaii was beyond beautiful. It was truely paradise. We flew to Honolulu and then took a cruise to Kauai, Hilo, Kona, Maui and back to Honolulu. If you want to see a lot of Hawaii this is definately the way to do it. However, the service on Norwegian Cruise Line left a LOT to be desired. Nevertheless, the payoff was visiting several of the glorious Hawaiian islands. We did a lot of excursions but I think my favorite was the Road to Hana in Maui. The scenary on that trip was truely magical. Waterfalls, lush landscapes, tropical flowers, black sand beaches. incredible! We will definately return one day when Gracie's old enough to appreciate it.Hawaii 1147Hawaii 1154Hawaii 1287Hawaii 1242Hawaii 863Hawaii 866Hawaii 762Hawaii 777Hawaii 463Hawaii 132

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Officially Waiting for Ms. Gracie!

Well our dossier was approved on June 15. We are officall waiting for our baby girl. Hopefully, God willing, we will have a referral by Christmas that would definately be the only present I needed. We got the news while in Hawaii which made the trip just perfect.
Now Hawaii was beyond awesome. Everything you hear or read about is true. It's like paradise on earth. I think my favorite was the Road to Hana which we did on Maui. The sites, waterfalls, tropical foliage, black sand beaches just too much. I will try to post a few pics later.

Friday, June 8, 2007

Dossier is on the Way!!!!!!!!!

Well at last I caught a break. I was able to send the dossier in after all. I'm so excited I can hardly sit still. They are going to send the forms from the Sec. of State straight to my agency instead of back to me. Everything will arrive on the desk Monday. Prayerfully, everything will be in order and we'll be officially waiting! This was the last paper step in the process. It feels so good to finally have something accomplished.

In other breaking news, we leave for Hawaii in less than 12 hours and my hair is a HOT MESS! I don't know what the heck I'm going to do with it. Oh well, no one in Hawaii knows me. Aloha!