Thursday, February 28, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
On February 27
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
26 Things to Do
1) Figure out how to get ALL of my students' semester grades back since my computer at school ATE them. 2) Buy a booster seat for Scotty or another car seat which is more safe but more expensive and all his friends have booster seats and he is the big baby still in the 5 pt. harness b/c he has a crazy psycho safety mom. 3) Get nephew a birthday present and send it. 4) Fold mountain of clean laundry filling up baby crib. 4) Decorate the walls of baby room even though I am so uncrafty and visually artless...Hire student to come and paint baby room with something interesting. 5) Grade papers: 1 set tests, 2 sets essays, 2 sets of "Mask" projects (don't ask), Romeo and Juliet quizzes, and Writing Practice Quiz. 6) Quit checking e-mail 200 times a day while working. 7) Get Scotty a Typhoid shot *after he gets better from the snotty bug he has been suffering since Saturday..we are talking MAJOR snot.* 8) Buy more bottles without the bad chemicals (DHsomething?) Whole Foods has Born Free Bottles, but I only buy 2 at a time b/c then I don't feel like I am spending so much money at once. 9) Quit telling all people who ask when we are going to Viet Nam all of the sordid details. They are just being polite and making conversation. About half way through, they drift into space, and then they look at me like I have a horn or an extra nostril. Sorry people. 10) Quit crying at inappropriate times. 11) Start exercising, ok, taking a walk occasionally. 12) Wash that gray right out of my hair. 13) Pack? Or is that just...UGH. 14) Take Typhoid pills. 15) Shave legs...poor husband. 16) Get baby presents and shower presents for all friends currently reproducing...many. 17) Be a better daughter. 18) Go to dinner with my little sister (ah, a good one) 19) Read something for fun (ooh am I turning it around?) 20) Humm music (I am whistle deficient) 21) Pack up everything at school (whoops...here comes the stress again) 22) floss 23) pick up little tiny toys (Lego's, light brights, balls, jacks, etc.) from all around the house and figure out the safe place they should live when Daniel gets here. 24) Clean junk drawer 25) Give all jeans that I thought I would fit in again one day to Goodwill. Well, maybe they will fit again one day. 26) Get Scotty's hair cut.
26 days closer to Daniel.
26 days closer to Daniel.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Sweet Daniel
We got an update today. Daniel was 15lbs 4oz Feb.1. That is the same weight as Dec.27, but he still has some chunky rolls on his wrists, so I guess he is doing fine. In both pictures we got, he is sticking out his little tongue; maybe he is teething. His eyes are so huge and precious. It looks like he must have gotten a pretty good bump on his head because there is an old bruise and a mark like he banged it on a bar or edge of something. Man do I wish I could be there to bring him home right now.
I am thankful for
1) his spikey soft black hair 2) his little ear that pokes out some 3) his big acorn eyes 4) his dark eyebrows 5) his perfect little nose 6) his round cheeks 7) his sweet mouth 8) his tiny tongue sticking out 9) his chunky arms 10) his curled up hands 11) his beautiful birthmark on his wrist 12) his baby legs 13) his adorable toes 14) his nannies 15) his orphanage 16) his life mother 17) his fingernails and toenails 18) his knees 19) the little bones in his ankles 20) his beating heart 21) his smile 22) the other children in his orphanage, some of whom will live close by 23) the pretty plants all around outside the room where he lives 24) the idea that he might have the blanket I sent in a care package to sleep with tonight 25) the bottom of his foot, so new and smooth
Life is a miracle.
Now that I have written letters and petitioned for help, I am at a loss. What next? Now we are just in the undefined wait again. If people from my agency don't start getting approvals this week, I am going to feel desperate. This waiting must have a resolution, an end.
I am thankful for
1) his spikey soft black hair 2) his little ear that pokes out some 3) his big acorn eyes 4) his dark eyebrows 5) his perfect little nose 6) his round cheeks 7) his sweet mouth 8) his tiny tongue sticking out 9) his chunky arms 10) his curled up hands 11) his beautiful birthmark on his wrist 12) his baby legs 13) his adorable toes 14) his nannies 15) his orphanage 16) his life mother 17) his fingernails and toenails 18) his knees 19) the little bones in his ankles 20) his beating heart 21) his smile 22) the other children in his orphanage, some of whom will live close by 23) the pretty plants all around outside the room where he lives 24) the idea that he might have the blanket I sent in a care package to sleep with tonight 25) the bottom of his foot, so new and smooth
Life is a miracle.
Now that I have written letters and petitioned for help, I am at a loss. What next? Now we are just in the undefined wait again. If people from my agency don't start getting approvals this week, I am going to feel desperate. This waiting must have a resolution, an end.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Day 24
Thankful
1) Pillow forts 2) Candy Land 3) Teacher Edition Text Books 4) Advil 5) smooth stones 6) a fire in the fireplace 7) Finding Nemo 8) sailboats 9) hammocks 10) used book stores 11) NC Museum of Natural Sciences http://www.naturalsciences.org/ 12) Paperhand Puppet Intervention http://www.paperhand.org/ We have only been once, but it was so cool. We will go again in March 13) The trails with amazing art around the NC Museum of Art. The Cloud Chamber is so bizzare and awesome. http://ncartmuseum.org/museumpark/art.shtml 14) The old St. Simons Island that I remember from visiting Granny and Pop as a child. Now, it is so touristy. We always visited "The Bloody Marsh" http://www.nps.gov/fofr. That sounds morbid, but I remember it as a canvas for imagination. 15) The way I remember Granny's voice, a little raspy, full of so much generosity and kindness. 16) Pop's overalls, pipes, old cars and old camera collection. 17) Car seats. 18) bicycles. 19) Blowing Rock http://www.blowingrock.com/ 20) The camp I loved: http://www.gwynnvalley.com/ 21) The unique and eye opening experience of going to boarding school in Old Salem. It made me see magic. http://www.salemacademy.com/ 22) The hope that I might get pictures and an update tomorrow. 23) Scotty's jokes. 24) A lazy weekend.
1) Pillow forts 2) Candy Land 3) Teacher Edition Text Books 4) Advil 5) smooth stones 6) a fire in the fireplace 7) Finding Nemo 8) sailboats 9) hammocks 10) used book stores 11) NC Museum of Natural Sciences http://www.naturalsciences.org/ 12) Paperhand Puppet Intervention http://www.paperhand.org/ We have only been once, but it was so cool. We will go again in March 13) The trails with amazing art around the NC Museum of Art. The Cloud Chamber is so bizzare and awesome. http://ncartmuseum.org/museumpark/art.shtml 14) The old St. Simons Island that I remember from visiting Granny and Pop as a child. Now, it is so touristy. We always visited "The Bloody Marsh" http://www.nps.gov/fofr. That sounds morbid, but I remember it as a canvas for imagination. 15) The way I remember Granny's voice, a little raspy, full of so much generosity and kindness. 16) Pop's overalls, pipes, old cars and old camera collection. 17) Car seats. 18) bicycles. 19) Blowing Rock http://www.blowingrock.com/ 20) The camp I loved: http://www.gwynnvalley.com/ 21) The unique and eye opening experience of going to boarding school in Old Salem. It made me see magic. http://www.salemacademy.com/ 22) The hope that I might get pictures and an update tomorrow. 23) Scotty's jokes. 24) A lazy weekend.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
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I am not really a bitter or angry person. The above pretend cursing session is really a manifestation of helplessness and desire more than anger or rage. Maybe there is a tinge of frustration in there with a dash of sad and a whole lot of man do I wish I had the answers so I could really do something about it.
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008
20 Days Closer!
Today I am thankful for:
1) Hopeful news for new friends 2) sand dollars 3) new beginnings are always possible 4) q-tips 5) flip flops 6) salty air 7) dark chocolate chips 8) my dad is getting better 9) waterslides 10) my guitar (I wish I could play it beter, though) 11) Charleston at 3AM when the streets are empty and everything feels magic 12) Maho Bay http://www.maho.org/13) serendipity 14) grande mocha 15) Pablo Neruda. Even translated these are so delicious: http://peacefulrivers.homestead.com/PabloNeruda.html#anchor_16131 I especially love "Clenched Soul" 16) listening to a piano player while drinking a glass of good wine 17) sheer curtains with morning sunlight 18) a strong wind 19) fog 20) Scotty likes broccoli.
1) Hopeful news for new friends 2) sand dollars 3) new beginnings are always possible 4) q-tips 5) flip flops 6) salty air 7) dark chocolate chips 8) my dad is getting better 9) waterslides 10) my guitar (I wish I could play it beter, though) 11) Charleston at 3AM when the streets are empty and everything feels magic 12) Maho Bay http://www.maho.org/13) serendipity 14) grande mocha 15) Pablo Neruda. Even translated these are so delicious: http://peacefulrivers.homestead.com/PabloNeruda.html#anchor_16131 I especially love "Clenched Soul" 16) listening to a piano player while drinking a glass of good wine 17) sheer curtains with morning sunlight 18) a strong wind 19) fog 20) Scotty likes broccoli.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Dreaming of Daniel
Today I am feeling the beginnings of a fluishness. Working to combat the sickness, I am overloading on vitamin C and trying to sleep a little extra.
Are you feeling well, baby Daniel? Have you gotten your first sniffles yet? Was someone there to rub your tummy if it didn't feel well? When you go to sleep, do you suck your thumb, or do you rub your sweet little ear? How does your voice sound? What makes you giggle? Are you starting to crawl? Are your arms still as chubby as they were in the last picture we got? Do you get the hiccups when you cry? Do you cry very much? Do you like to sleep on your tummy, side or back? Can you clap your hands? Do you eat very much? Do you like to take a bath and splash? I can't wait to be your mommy. I love you so much. Here is a picture of big brother at about your age. I wish I could be with you now.
Too tired for a list today, so I am thankful for my friend, Meg, who was my confidant, my person, until she died when we were 19. She will always be young, beautiful, bright and happy to those who knew her. She stands, in my mind, as a picture of true, complete, untainted friendship, and I am so thankful for her.
19 days
Are you feeling well, baby Daniel? Have you gotten your first sniffles yet? Was someone there to rub your tummy if it didn't feel well? When you go to sleep, do you suck your thumb, or do you rub your sweet little ear? How does your voice sound? What makes you giggle? Are you starting to crawl? Are your arms still as chubby as they were in the last picture we got? Do you get the hiccups when you cry? Do you cry very much? Do you like to sleep on your tummy, side or back? Can you clap your hands? Do you eat very much? Do you like to take a bath and splash? I can't wait to be your mommy. I love you so much. Here is a picture of big brother at about your age. I wish I could be with you now.
Too tired for a list today, so I am thankful for my friend, Meg, who was my confidant, my person, until she died when we were 19. She will always be young, beautiful, bright and happy to those who knew her. She stands, in my mind, as a picture of true, complete, untainted friendship, and I am so thankful for her.
19 days
Monday, February 18, 2008
Have I Become a Real Blogger Now?
Katherine http://katherineanddrew.blogspot.com/thanks for tagging me, and I am not sure if I can tag 7 people b/c I hardly know if any 7 people actually read my blog other than my mom and a couple of others! So, I'll tag anybody who actually reads this and blogs :)
List 7 random things that people may not know about you. The rules are to link the person who sent this to you and leave a comment on their blog so their readers can visit yours. Post the rules on your blog. Share 7 facts about yourself. Tag 7 random people at the end of your post, linking their blog. Let each person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.
1) I used to have a cat named Romeo who curled up to sleep with my dog.
2) I quit eating meat when I was 15, and so my dad calls me a hippie.
3) Maybe I am a little bit of a hippie, but I think real hippies might be offended by me saying so.
4) I only get haircuts about once a year unless I cut it myself. Maybe I should more, but it seems like a waste of money.
5) I waste money on other things like coffee and m&ms.
6) I dropped out of college to find myself, but then dropped back in b/c I got really tired of being a waitress.
7) I used to hate black olives, but now I think they are delicious. Go figure.
And, Kerryanne http://www.3continentfamily.wordpress.com/ tagged everyone, so while I am at it...
1. Pick up the nearest book of at least 123 pages.2. Open the book to page 123.3. Find the 5th sentence.4. Post the next 3 sentences.5. Tag 5 more people. (Again, not sure 5 people will read this, so if you do and you want to, go for it. It's pretty fun.)
Book: The Evolution of Jane by Cathleen Schine
"The jack of a jack-in-the-pulpit was female. Skunk cabbage smelled so bad in order to attract flies, just the way some flowers smell sweet in order to attract bees.
Each summer, Martha seemed more and more at home in Barlow."
I am thankful that spring is almost here:
1) the smell of the air 2) the way I still fall in love (with G, of course) every spring 3) no more sweaters or coats 4) flowers 5) leaves 6) baby animals 7) more sunlight 8) new hope 9) happy memories 10) the idea of something not yet fully conceived but definitely coming 11) children playing outside 12) planting things in the dirt 13) crickets at night 14) its promise, kept dormant all winter, fufilled 15) energy 16) sundresses 17) fluffy clouds in blue sky 18) I believe Daniel will come home to us forever this spring.
18 days waiting...Day ?
List 7 random things that people may not know about you. The rules are to link the person who sent this to you and leave a comment on their blog so their readers can visit yours. Post the rules on your blog. Share 7 facts about yourself. Tag 7 random people at the end of your post, linking their blog. Let each person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.
1) I used to have a cat named Romeo who curled up to sleep with my dog.
2) I quit eating meat when I was 15, and so my dad calls me a hippie.
3) Maybe I am a little bit of a hippie, but I think real hippies might be offended by me saying so.
4) I only get haircuts about once a year unless I cut it myself. Maybe I should more, but it seems like a waste of money.
5) I waste money on other things like coffee and m&ms.
6) I dropped out of college to find myself, but then dropped back in b/c I got really tired of being a waitress.
7) I used to hate black olives, but now I think they are delicious. Go figure.
And, Kerryanne http://www.3continentfamily.wordpress.com/ tagged everyone, so while I am at it...
1. Pick up the nearest book of at least 123 pages.2. Open the book to page 123.3. Find the 5th sentence.4. Post the next 3 sentences.5. Tag 5 more people. (Again, not sure 5 people will read this, so if you do and you want to, go for it. It's pretty fun.)
Book: The Evolution of Jane by Cathleen Schine
"The jack of a jack-in-the-pulpit was female. Skunk cabbage smelled so bad in order to attract flies, just the way some flowers smell sweet in order to attract bees.
Each summer, Martha seemed more and more at home in Barlow."
I am thankful that spring is almost here:
1) the smell of the air 2) the way I still fall in love (with G, of course) every spring 3) no more sweaters or coats 4) flowers 5) leaves 6) baby animals 7) more sunlight 8) new hope 9) happy memories 10) the idea of something not yet fully conceived but definitely coming 11) children playing outside 12) planting things in the dirt 13) crickets at night 14) its promise, kept dormant all winter, fufilled 15) energy 16) sundresses 17) fluffy clouds in blue sky 18) I believe Daniel will come home to us forever this spring.
18 days waiting...Day ?
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