Conversation with Zach
(Looking out the window) Mom, is it gonna rain?
(Me) I sure hope so, we really need rain
I don't want it to rain (insert whine here)
Why not?
Because, we are going to swim at Great-Grandma's today, and I don't wanna get wet
HUUUUUHHHH??????
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Milk Please
Mike had to go into work an hour early this morning. I'd like to say it is because of the 100 + degree day we are supposed to have today so they get the guys out of the shop early, but he will probably end up working late again today like they have all week. After he left for work, I curled up on the couch with Fiona and the computer for a couple hours until I decided it was time to go get showered and dressed. As I stood up, first my ankle cracked-that has been happening a lot since I sprained it. OOHHH, then my knee, but a catch in my hip stopped me in my tracks for a minute until that too popped. Crack, crack, the bottom couple vertibrae of my spine completed my experience of getting off the couch. I've heard that getting old is hell. I was feeling like a bowl of Rice Crispy's this morning as my whole body was going snap, crackle, and pop.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
The Eyes Of A Child
Small things make such a difference to small kids..... I used to point out to Steven and Peter whenever we saw something that might interest them when we were driving. I still point things out to them, but they don't care so much anymore. Yesterday we were driving out in farm country - yeah, I know we live in farm country, but Amish farming is very different from "English" farming. So, anyway, as I said we were driving and I saw a Crop Duster.
Look, Zach, a plane!
Of course, just then, it flew below the tree line and he could not see it. Pete and I were then on the look out so we could show Zach that low-flying plane. Finally we turned the right corner, and there it was. It even turned around to make another pass across the field right over our car!!! Zach thought the noise was REALLY loud. Then we saw it drop it's load while flying low across the field. The big boys have seen this sight several times, although I still think it's kind of cool to watch. It was Zach's first crop duster- guess they don't see them much in China.
I love watching firsts through the eyes of a child.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
No News Is.....
Frustrating!!! I think my whole family will agree with that. I sent an e-mail to the Consulate again to confirm that things are moving along with out Aritcle 5. This time I have not heard anything back. I am REALLY hoping that we are back on track. My adoption agency has told us that when it comes to the CHINESE part of this, no news is good news, not sure what no news means means for the US part. The good thing about our delay? Ticket prices in August are MUCH lower than ticket prices in July.
My friend is coming over on Friday with her son for Zach to play with and her baby girl for me to love on since I want Molly to be home so badly. I need my baby fix!!!!
My friend is coming over on Friday with her son for Zach to play with and her baby girl for me to love on since I want Molly to be home so badly. I need my baby fix!!!!
Sunday, June 24, 2012
To Do or Not To Do?
Sister Wives, another of my guilty pleasures. Watching the finale tonight....... I asked Mike if we should find us a sister wife, and got an emphatic NO! I think he doesn't want to deal with PMS multiplied... I just don't share well!!! Maybe Brother Husbands then. Our "Honey Do" list would get done faster!!
Saturday, June 23, 2012
The Luck of the Chinese!?!?!
On Mike's last trip to China he brought home a gold metal cat, with Chinese characters on it, it takes batteries and the arm waves. I have never liked this cat, how it looks or the fact that every time the arm goes back, it clunks. MIke told me that most businesses in China have these because they welcome money/good fortune. Yeah, whatever, it was relegated to the top of his desk in the office, and forgotten about.
I have been a pretty lucky person in my adult years. But there do seem to be some rules of the Gods with my luck. Usually if I am going to win something (like when many prizes are going to be awarded) I will be the first name called. If I am not the first, I do not win, but I have been first a few times. Weird, I know, but who am I to argue? This winter, when Mike and I put out all those applications for grants, and hoped to get 1 or 2, I didn't think much about it. The first grant response that came in was a yes!! Yep, my good luck holds true, I (we) won something in which more than one would be awarded, and the first answer was a yes. Thank goodness it was a nice size grant, because the way my luck goes, it is the only one we will get. Several more responses came in, all sorry, but no's. As we continued our process, it was time to turn the office into Molly's room. Mike's desk went to the basement for the boys to use and he took over their homework desk since there wasn't enough room for both our desks in the living room. My desk is BIGGER and HEAVIER and NO ONE wanted to haul it downstairs, so Mike's was the one voted off the island. Since he lost desk space, the Chinese cat was placed on top of MY desk. When I moved it, I noticed the batteries had died, so I placed in fresh batties and went about my day. That very day, we recieved another answer on a grant request, this time a yes. HHMMM, that's never happened before. I patted the kitty and told Mike when he got home that I guess the cat can continue to stay in the place of honor on top my desk, there might be something to this. We now only have 1 grant that has yet to answer us. We were awarded more money than I thought we could possibly receive, from our fundraising, donations, and grants. We have 2 beautiful children who will be ours soon and what could be luckier than that?
I have been a pretty lucky person in my adult years. But there do seem to be some rules of the Gods with my luck. Usually if I am going to win something (like when many prizes are going to be awarded) I will be the first name called. If I am not the first, I do not win, but I have been first a few times. Weird, I know, but who am I to argue? This winter, when Mike and I put out all those applications for grants, and hoped to get 1 or 2, I didn't think much about it. The first grant response that came in was a yes!! Yep, my good luck holds true, I (we) won something in which more than one would be awarded, and the first answer was a yes. Thank goodness it was a nice size grant, because the way my luck goes, it is the only one we will get. Several more responses came in, all sorry, but no's. As we continued our process, it was time to turn the office into Molly's room. Mike's desk went to the basement for the boys to use and he took over their homework desk since there wasn't enough room for both our desks in the living room. My desk is BIGGER and HEAVIER and NO ONE wanted to haul it downstairs, so Mike's was the one voted off the island. Since he lost desk space, the Chinese cat was placed on top of MY desk. When I moved it, I noticed the batteries had died, so I placed in fresh batties and went about my day. That very day, we recieved another answer on a grant request, this time a yes. HHMMM, that's never happened before. I patted the kitty and told Mike when he got home that I guess the cat can continue to stay in the place of honor on top my desk, there might be something to this. We now only have 1 grant that has yet to answer us. We were awarded more money than I thought we could possibly receive, from our fundraising, donations, and grants. We have 2 beautiful children who will be ours soon and what could be luckier than that?
Friday, June 22, 2012
Just Another Frantic Thursday
It's a good thing my husband is a faithful blog reader. Apparently, I forgot to let him know that I had gotten a call the other day about Zach's visa renewal being accepted. Last night, I first heard my husband laughing at Pete's drill bit conversation, then ....... "Zach's Visa extension is approved???" Ooooppps. I thought I had called him and told him that, I must have gotten distracted by the children before I actually dialed the phone. "yeah, sorry, it should be her via FedEx on Friday" Let's just pretend I have pregnancy brain drain, from all the adoption chaos.
Last night, I had a meeting for the section I am teaching for vacation bible school. As we talked about what everyone is doing, the lady in charge mentioned that she still needed a man to play a goofy guy in the opening skit every day. A call home, and then I let her know that Steven may only be 14, but is taller than me and would be happy to be this goofy character. Then he will come hang out with me in my room while I do my sessions. I am a little worried about Zach's behavior during vacation bible school. Not in most of it, but when he comes to my sessions. This child is very attached to me - I call him my Velcro boy - he always wants to be cuddled by me, or hugging me, or have my undivided attention when I am talking to others- his interruptions are something we are working hard to break him of. We will have to have a conversation with him before we start, about how he is expected to behave. Last night he went with Mike to the gas station for lawn mower gas, and I asked him to have daddy bring me home a diet coke for my meeting. They were gone about 20 minutes, and Zach came running into the house ahead of daddy, throwing himself into my arms "Mom, I MISSED you!!" UUUHHH, I have a bad feeling about this.
Last night, I had a meeting for the section I am teaching for vacation bible school. As we talked about what everyone is doing, the lady in charge mentioned that she still needed a man to play a goofy guy in the opening skit every day. A call home, and then I let her know that Steven may only be 14, but is taller than me and would be happy to be this goofy character. Then he will come hang out with me in my room while I do my sessions. I am a little worried about Zach's behavior during vacation bible school. Not in most of it, but when he comes to my sessions. This child is very attached to me - I call him my Velcro boy - he always wants to be cuddled by me, or hugging me, or have my undivided attention when I am talking to others- his interruptions are something we are working hard to break him of. We will have to have a conversation with him before we start, about how he is expected to behave. Last night he went with Mike to the gas station for lawn mower gas, and I asked him to have daddy bring me home a diet coke for my meeting. They were gone about 20 minutes, and Zach came running into the house ahead of daddy, throwing himself into my arms "Mom, I MISSED you!!" UUUHHH, I have a bad feeling about this.
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