Friday, July 11, 2008
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
The best visit
We went to Milwaukee over the 4th to see Margie and Lulu and Daisy. Margie was the first person I met in Guatemala (my apartment neighbor) and we have kept in touch (as have all of in our little group) over the years. It was so good to see her. It was as if no time had passed. The girls had a great time playing in her amazing downstairs playroom fit for a full-fledged daycare. And the grown-ups had a great time talking and catching up. She is planning a trip to St. Louis and we can't wait.
Mia still talks about "Waukee" and her special vacation room (hotel room) with the big bed. Too cute.
Mia still talks about "Waukee" and her special vacation room (hotel room) with the big bed. Too cute.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Mazlin's first year home
In the adoption world, they have a term called "Gotcha Day" and it means different things to different people. I wanted to mark Mazlin's one year anniversary with a little film she can look at with her friends ten years from now and maybe think her mom was pretty artistic and cool to use Ben Harper as background music. Maybe not, but enjoy!
Sunday, June 22, 2008
The gift of the divine Ms. M
It was one year ago that Mazlin came home. Although, it seems like she has been here forever. Knowing how sensitive she is, I look back and realize what a hard transition it was for her. I know children are resilient but I also know it probably wasn't a walk in the park for her. She is THE snuggliest little thing and so painfully shy that she will continue to close her eyes until the mean person stops trying to look or talk to her. Once she warms up she is hilarious. She still sleeps like a dream---goes down at 7 and wakes at 7smiling and ready for a new day.
She has taught me so much about myself and has truly made me a better more present mommy/person. I'll always owe her for that. It was through her needing of me that I found out things about myself. For some reason the same things weren't triggered with Mia. I think it is easier to continue to live life like you always have with one child and with two it isn't as easy. I guess each child brings there own gift and Maz's gift was one of change and letting go (clean house, laundry, People Magazine, etc.)and replacing it with a true desire to have a fun and healthy family. I don't know if I would of been aware if she didn't enter my life and challenge me.
Wrestlemania
I have tried my best to stop nagging Mia and Maz about being careful and safe and quiet. Dennis is definitely the more spontaneous and fun parent. They LOVE when he is in charge. He is teaching me to lighten up and enjoy the experiences. I have to say I'm a little jealous he is the fun one. All I kept thinking through the video is...they are going to fall, Maz can't breathe, Mia is going to hit her head, blah, blah, blah. I kept my mouth shut and just enjoyed the sound of their laughter. There is nothing better.
The joys of urban living
Who needs the country when you can have a baby rabbit in your backyard. Dennis came in all teary eyed and said the baby rabbit was gone. He thinks it may have hopped away to eat some yummy carrots. My guess is the cat is licking his chops right now.
Here is a riddle for you...
What do you get when you leave a 3.5 year old alone with her prized lion scissors?
(a lock of hair and a 3.5 year old with crooked bangs)
Mia's big swim lesson
Dennis and I went to Mia's swimming lesson to witness her first big dive off the board!
The best daddy around
Dennis is pretty particular about his clothes, but the love of his daughters' creative side bypassed his style and settled on a handmade $9.99 tie from Walgreens.
"You're the best daddy evah!" said, Mia.
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