Thoughts for Today

Words can never describe the emotional roller coaster that you go through when you adopt Internationally, from Russia in our case. After researching and going on the MOE every single day, checking blogs, making phone calls, doing the paperwork chase, and then...it all just ends. Of course now you have a child to raise, but It's almost like you don't know how to live "normally" anymore. I sware that I lost brain cells during our 1st failed trip in October. I still do not think that my body/mind has totally recovered. I wonder is there is such thing as Post Tramatic Adoption Syndrome, or something like that? Hummmmm
Yes, my adoption leave is coming to a close. I have been off since Dec. 13th from my 1st grade teaching position. So, I have had a long time off, not only to bond with my new daughter, but to emotionally heal. Do I feel like it's enough time? No. It will never be enough time, but the show must go on. I love my teaching job and am a passionate teacher.
I will miss the little things, especially the "PJ days".


My "start day" is March 19th and it's sneaking up on me way too quick. The only thing that keeps my peace of mind is that my mom comes to my house to stay with both children. She takes Budda Bean to preschool 2 days a week, and they do fun things all of the time. I love the bond that he has with her, and I know that Curly Q will be just as happy. They will be happy and safe. I know, I know.

Brother and Sister

Budda Bean and Curly Q are finally starting to get along. I knew that Budda would come around. She is totally in love with her brother. They really do everything together. Budda now says that he loves the baby and rarely leaves her out of any conversations. Good Job Big Brother! I love you so much!!!
I think they are even beginning to look more like each other.