"I've got Sunshine // on a cloudy day..."
[x] Hello, friends.
Long time, no blog--but this time, it's with good reason. On 15 June 2011, we welcomed our foster-to-adopt daughter, "Sunshine", into our family. So far, things have been going really well! In fairness, meds/meals are a little chaotic, but K. is home through the month of June so I am confident we'll get a rhythm down soon. Aside from aforementioned meals and meds (which we just need to get streamlined), caring for Sunshine is a breeze. She seems happy enough to go around with us on all sorts of excursions (picnics, dinner out, Riverwalk-ing), and--I think--welcomes the kids incessant story-telling. :) The kids bonded with her immediately. Bear is very interested in helping out with her care and telling her all about the family (and pets). Beauty tells Sunshine how pretty she is and how much she loves her and how "cuuuuuuuuute" she always looks. (Sunshine's not going to have any self-esteem problems in this house! :) And Little Flower...she has me SO impressed. Today, Sunshine was lying on a blanket on the floor and LF crawled over to and touched her hand. She then proceeded to recline herself on the blanket--right next to Sunshine--and clap her hands (all the while with a huge smile on her face). It was so sweet. I wish I could've caught a picture of it. Just thinking about it makes me teary.
[x] Alright, time for this tired mama to turn in. I have to do a little bill paying, give Sunshine one more med, and hit the bricks. I've been so tired lately, but I know it's just getting my mojo back on track. Once I'm on it, I will be fierce again, no doubt about it. <3
Long time, no blog--but this time, it's with good reason. On 15 June 2011, we welcomed our foster-to-adopt daughter, "Sunshine", into our family. So far, things have been going really well! In fairness, meds/meals are a little chaotic, but K. is home through the month of June so I am confident we'll get a rhythm down soon. Aside from aforementioned meals and meds (which we just need to get streamlined), caring for Sunshine is a breeze. She seems happy enough to go around with us on all sorts of excursions (picnics, dinner out, Riverwalk-ing), and--I think--welcomes the kids incessant story-telling. :) The kids bonded with her immediately. Bear is very interested in helping out with her care and telling her all about the family (and pets). Beauty tells Sunshine how pretty she is and how much she loves her and how "cuuuuuuuuute" she always looks. (Sunshine's not going to have any self-esteem problems in this house! :) And Little Flower...she has me SO impressed. Today, Sunshine was lying on a blanket on the floor and LF crawled over to and touched her hand. She then proceeded to recline herself on the blanket--right next to Sunshine--and clap her hands (all the while with a huge smile on her face). It was so sweet. I wish I could've caught a picture of it. Just thinking about it makes me teary.
So yes! I am now a mother of four and I'm loving it. As I type this now (well, not now, but when I started this entry at 7:35PM I was!), I am watching Sunshine finish up one her pump feedings; my sweet Little Flower and Beauty are snug in their beds, sleeping peacefully. Bear and K. are playing a rousing game of "Go Fish" and I am here, soaking it all in and being grateful for the amazing life and incredible family I have.
[x] Yesterday, I received an email from LF's first mom and it moved me to tears. I was so worried about what she would think of our decision to add to the family. SO worried. I care so much what she and her family think, and emailing her to tell her about our new addition....well, it was stressful. Anyway, her response was so loving and supportive and wonderful--everything that she is--that it had me in tears in no time. I'm going to sit down and reply to her tomorrow. But wow, you guys. She never fails to blow me away. I hope LF grows up to be just like her mom.
[x] Sunshine is adapting so, so well to her new environment. She seems happy enough, although I'm still learning how to read her. I wonder what she's thinking when she seems to look at me so deeply. I try to reassure her that she's loved beyond words and I cuddle and snuggle her at every opportunity. I hope it's a start. I hope she feels secure in our home, in our family. I do so love her, I do.
[x] I want to start getting back into the swing of journaling. We're almost one week in (well, we will be on Wednesday anyway) and that leaves twenty-three more weeks of fostering before we can move to adopt her. The state will make provisions to renovate our house and vehicle after we officially adopt Sunshine. This will make our lives a lot easier, I'm sure. Since I'm terrible at all things hair-related (if you've ever seen me in person, you probably will attest), my girl Jay hooked me up with the contact info of a Certified Braid Technician/Artist and she does in-home styling! I just spoke with her about setting up Sunshine's first appointment (a quick consult on Wednesday). I can't wait! This is a true blessing, no doubt about it. I will update on this front for sure. I'm positive that even being as non-verbal as she is, Sunshine is not-so-secretly relieved she won't have to deal with my weak attempts at styling her hair. :)
[x] Alright, time for this tired mama to turn in. I have to do a little bill paying, give Sunshine one more med, and hit the bricks. I've been so tired lately, but I know it's just getting my mojo back on track. Once I'm on it, I will be fierce again, no doubt about it. <3
Posted by courtney at 6/20/2011 10:36 PM 
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Aw, mama, I'm so happy for all of you. I love you and your family. Your kids are so sweet to one another, and it just shows how good and sweet you are to them. You guys just make me tear up, in the best way.
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