Cindy in C-ville Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 When I get home, I'm going to snuggle and cuddle and breathe them in. I'm going to tickle them and play tag in the front yard. I'm going to read to them in front of the fireplace with popcorn and hot chocolate. I'm going to go for walks, and runs, and bike rides ... and laugh. I'm going to fix food they LOVE - Prairie Corn Chowder, Black Bean Soup, homemade pizza, quiche, apple pie, pound cake. I'm going to welcome them into the kitchen to help. I'm going to check my email once in the morning and once in the evening and LIMIT my online time so that REAL LIFE can happen, unabated. I'm going to stop feeling like I've got to research EVERY decision to the nth degree, and just enjoy this life God's given me. I'm going to fiercely guard this call that God's given me as wife AND mom while not forgetting that I'm more than wife and mom and so nurture the relationships I have beyond our home, with limits. I'm just going to swim in their presence, and pray that I don't forget ... ...what life's been without them as we pursue dear "K" and work to add her to our fold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linders Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 It is so easy to forget the importnat things - I know I do. I hope the reunion for all of you is joyous!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 What an excellent mantra for me to use daily. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikin' Mama Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Thanks!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Cindy, what a beautiful reminder. Thank you for sharing. And I've been praying for you, your family, and everything to go smoothly. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 That is a wonderful thing to read, Cindy! I want to DO it now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I'm glad that you will get to see your 'at home' kids soon. Hopefully you can do all of those things with "K" there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share Posted October 20, 2009 Thank you all! And I do hope to remember the important things, guard REAL life, and make it an active point to really enjoy all the blessings once we have "K" at home and life returns to a "new normal." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 (((Cindy)))--Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I'm glad you posted this. It's been my focus, too. I've been distracted with REAL LIFE issues and it's caused a huge regression in my adopted daughter. I'm happy to report that things have been going wonderfully for a few weeks now. I truly believe she was acting out because I was distracted for so long, and then completely and totally burnt out. I think she took this as personal rejection. We just prayed and cried together this morning and I told her I was sorry that I was busy for so long taking care of Nana. She said she understood I was stressed. She's only 6.5 I pray for a wonderful transition for your family. I read over and over that when you bring the child home, try to keep the atmosphere calm and peaceful and not allow visitors at first. Just have her focus on family, not on anyone else. You are wise to see up front that you need to limit what consumes you outside the house. It doesn't have to be forever, but it's SO important for quite awhile. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share Posted October 20, 2009 Thanks "mama" and Denise. Your words are really encouraging me in this almost fierce sense of protectiveness I feel over our "family" for what is now and undefined period of time. I really do sense these first months of togetherness will be vital in her developing connectedness and attachment to us all. Thanks for the affirmation! I see that in the future, but next week, I am looking forward to just breathing in the six who I have been missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdeveson Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Thank you! I needed that reminder today.:grouphug: Your new daughter is a very fortunate little girl. Blessings to your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Thank you for the reminder. I needed that :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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