So, I’ve confessed that I let my baby girl go…

Wonder what the boys have been thinking about this?

Well, I *think* they all miss her (not as much as Daddy & I…). But, I can’t say that they’ve complained about how the house is too quiet or the fact that they don’t have anyone telling them what to do. And I haven’t yet heard them grumble about the extra time and attention that we have for them.

I did, however, hear some jealousy when I told the boys that she was going. They love Grandma & Grandpa & they would have all gladly gone in her place (darn that whole school/education thing!). *But*, V was the most jealous when I told him that Bean was going to come back on an airplane.

So, I suggested to him that after the adoption, maybe he and I could go on a trip together in an airplane. He was very excited about this as an option. So, the next question is where…

V’s answer, “Vegas.”

Don’t ask why. It’s just not a question you can ask of the V-dog. There’s no why, it’s just him.

As Grandpa would say, “It’s how he rolls.”

This parenting stuff is not for the faint of heart. I mean, seriously… It’s not easy.

I often joke about first time moms… They blog and post on facebook about each coo and flip and life is sunshine and roses. They have no clue what they’re in for!

And then there are the families at the zoo, Mom, Dad, Grandpa, Grandma and Auntie all there with one little one who can barely toddle–rookies!

I haven’t posted about this because, well, frankly, it makes me sad. My little Bean has been gone for over a week now. She’s visiting Grandpa & Grandma. And she’s having a great time. But, it’s not been easy on me. I miss her snuggles and cuddles and fits. It’s very quiet without her here. I feel like I have to explain her absence. And I feel like a little piece of me is out there on her own.

The good news is that, I can handle it. I dove head-first into this whole parenting thing (holding hand with Brian, though) only a few years ago. And we’ve seen & done so much!

So, I’m holding up. And will continue to do so.

I’ve also gotten a lot of cleaning and organzing done. Without my “helper” I seem to get things done quicker.

Love you my little Bean!

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So, d comes in here to ask me a question… seems he found V’s hot tamales (what can I say, I let the kid have a treat every now and then…). Since V is still asleep d’s whispering as he asks if he can have some. I tell him that they’re V’s and he’ll have to wait and ask V. He continues whispering and asks if he can go ask V right now.

Gotta love the kid logic! I don’t want to wake up my brother, unless, of course, it is for something *really* important–you know, like me eating his candy…

Must.resist.posting.photos…

And I really want to!

Today I got the proofs from V’s photo session. Y’all will be seeing one of them shortly though!

Hopefully tomorrow I’ll have the invites ordered.

Today he was such a sweetheart. Almost daily we have a battle over a nap. Today was no different, but I softened the blow by offering to nap with him (the sacrifices of being Mom). So, we lay down together and he closes his eyes and lays as still as possible. There was no way he could have fallen asleep, but you could tell he was trying so hard to be good. I couldn’t resist hugging, kissing, and tickling him! The tickle got him to smile… Anyhow, once I rolled over, he finally got himself comfortable and drifted off.

As adorable as he his awake, he’s even cuter sleeping. And the best was when he woke up in a great mood.

Check it out… my blog is back to normal (thanks Baby-Baby).

But, it’s also a little dull again.. where are all the photos?

I’ll try again tonight!

So, I am busy, busy working on an adoption celebration. So far I have most of the food, most of the decor, and most of the stuff for the kids to do. That most word does mean that I still have a ton to do. I’ve been trying to compile an accurate address list (hint, hint for those of you who did not get a Christmas card last year or who’ve moved since then). And hopefully by the beginning of next week I’ll be able to start sending out invites.

To entice you to show, I’ll give you a peak into one thing that will be there…

I was looking into renting a popcorn machine and learned that it’s about the same price to just buy one. It came this weekend and today I was impatiently waiting for the popcorn to arrive. Tonight after baths it showed and I got to try out my new toy!

As David said, “It’s a popcorn miracle!”

 

There goes the revolving door.

Brian’s (and my) dear friend Jeremy left yesterday and within a couple hours, Grandma & Grandpa were sitting down to dinner with us.

We are so fortunate to have good friends and family. And we love it when they come see us. We can only tell people how wonderful our kids are so many times before they have to see for themselves. Ha!

Thank you J for making the journey, I hope that you enjoyed being here. We had fun seeing you!

And, Grandma & Grandpa, I hope you rested up before this trip. The kids are geared up and ready to go!

When Bean meets someone new they’re automatically her friend, especially if she can’t remember his/her name.

She’ll introduce pretty much anyone as her Best Friend.

I like that.

Something is goofy on my blog. And I have no clue what it is.

I’m also still missing a picture of David that I *know* was on my last post.

Well, I thought that with all of the kids (minus the Bean) in school that I’d have more time and I’d blog more. Ha! I bet you knew better. It actually could be getting calmer around here, but it won’t be. Brian’s best friend has landed (at least I am guessing he has) and is in town for the next couple of days. And Grandma and Grandpa are supposed to be on their way here shortly, too. So, there’s no down time here.

But, we love having the company. Beanie keeps talking about missing Jeremy and she’s offering to sing the, “I love Grandma” song for a price…

So, life is good.

Woooohoooo!

I’m going to be a mommy again on September, 16th, 2010. If only due dates were as reliable as the courts 🙂

For those of you paying attention, yes, that is the same date that we adopted our Bean two years ago.

So, mark your calendars.. party planning has started and I think that the main event will be on Saturday, September 18th.

This will be our last adoption, and therefore our last adoption party, so I am planning on making it a blow out!

Yea!