Monday, July 20, 2009

Family Day 2009

Dear Shealin,
These words describe you as I see you, I am sure the list will grow over the years:

S- stubborn, silly, spicy, smart, sassy, snuggley(I am sure that is not a word)
H- helpful, healthy, humorous
E- energetic, eager, edgy
A- amazing, adorable, active
L- lovable, loving, lanky
I- independent, inquisitive, intelligent, impish, impatient
N- nice, naughty(not always)

3 Years, 1095 days, 26280 hours, 1,576,800 minutes have passed and yet it seems like yesterday that you were placed in my arms. You were such a tiny little peanut with spiky hair, so full of wonder at everything going on around you. I will never know what you felt in those moments, but I fell in love instantly. I knew we were meant to be together and that you would fit into my life perfectly. You make me laugh every day, you can brighten my darkest days, you can frustrate me and try my patience like no other. I have loved every second of every year, day hour and minute that we have been a family. I am so blessed to have you, my daughter and I look forward to our lifetime together. This day brings many memories, the long wait until the bus left for the Civil Affairs Office, the chaos of handing over 5 babies to 5 different families, the tears and smiles on every one's face. I think of your birth parents and I thank them for you. I think of the great friends we have made: The Burningham Family, the Monforton/Roginske Family and the Munsinger Family. I am thankful for it all. Happy Forever Family Day 2009.
Love,
Mommy

The following pictures are all of Shealin and her 100 Good Wishes Quilt. Judy we thank you so very much. We both love it. Words cannot express how much we love it. Shealin has asked to go night night with it. You have won her approval. Thank you again and again. It is beautiful!





Friday, July 10, 2009

Parenthood

Parenthood is not for the feint of heart. You never have all the answers, and only want the very best for your child. Sometimes the answers are hard to find or are not concrete. While this may be hard you march on and keep looking. I will never know all of the details of Shealin's life before she came into my life, but I will say I don't think it was great. I am forever thankful to China and the people that have brought her to me, but at the same time so wish it could have been sooner. I strongly encourage anyone that is waiting to make sure upon arrival home no matter what anyone and I do mean anyone says call for early intervention. Have your child evaluated as soon as possible. The worst that can happen is they won't qualify. Always listen to yourself, and don't second guess yourself. I did not listen to myself and should have gotten Shealin help for her speech much earlier than I did, being a first time parent I listened to others and not myself. She is getting great thearpy now and I am so happy with her progress over the last week and half. She has made some great strides in speech and in her summer program. She brings home so many wonderful projects that all relate to what she needs to work on. I am truly amazed at this beautiful little girl. Here she is in her new hat that she made today in school. It has a giraffe, monkey and ladybug on it all things she loves!

Photo Sharing - Video Sharing - Photo Printing


Photo Sharing - Video Sharing - Photo Printing

Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Birthday Pics

Not many as my camera was down for the count.


Fashion Bug



I think she has a career in fashion in the future! Wearing a Santa hat in July or wearing a laundry bag, she has her own unique sense of style.