LEGACY OF AN ADOPTED CHILD
Once there were two women
Who never knew each other.
One you do not remember.
The other you call mother.
Two different lives
Shaped to make yours one.
One became your guiding star
The other became your sun.
The first gave you life
The second taught you to live in it.
The first gave you a need for love
And the second was there to give it.
One gave you a nationality
The other gave you a name.
One gave you the seed of talent
The other gave you an aim.
One gave you emotions
The other calmed your fears.
One saw your first smile
The other dried your tears.
One gave you up
It was all that she could do.
The other prayed for a child
And was led straight to you.
And now you ask
Through your tears,
The age-old question
Through the years:
Heredity or environment
Which are you the product of?
Neither, my darling, neither,
Just two different kinds of love.
Author Unknown
I had been thinking I would post and talk about Kaya's birthmother, because she's been on my mind alot. With Kaya's birthday passing and seeing how big she's gotten I have been thinking that she did the hardest thing ever. I am so thankful she made the decision, but I wish she could see how wonderful she is turning out. Kaya is so smart and funny. I am so thankful for Julia, Kaya's foster mother also. She did a great job nurtuing Kaya the first 9 months of life. Julia and I email often so she still gets pictures and hears from Kaya on a regular basis. I am so glad we still have this contact. When Kaya gets a little older I am planning on taking her back to Guatemala and I hope we can spend some time with Julia and her family.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Summer Lovin
Alright, I've prepared about 3 posts and can't get them to work, the movie won't upload, pictures won't upload, etc. So I am going to get you caught up, I hope I can add some picts, I don't know squat about what's wrong with the movie, but it is darn cute, I'll try later.
So what have we been doing the summer???
1. going to the zoo
We went with KAS friends and today with our church. Hilary and I both have passes and we have been trying to get over there, but it's rained every day we tried.
Kaya and her future husband Aiden
Read the sign. Doesn't she look angry about it. LOL
2. going to Mrs. Pam's
Kaya's still been going to the babysitter while Momma is working at the golf course. I am working three/four days a week. I wanted to keep Kaya in her normal routine, as normal as I could, so she still is going to the best babysitters. She has about four younger children that are there all the time, Kaya loves it. Well not always at first, but she plays well with the others. Mackenzie always gives her a kiss before we leave. The sweetest thing is when I come a little late to pick her up and she and Mr. Bob are curled up in the chair taking a nap. It's so sweet.
3. going to Beaver Dam
Although we have gone a couple of times we have another trip planned for this weekend. I am so lucky that my mom and dad love Kaya so much and are so supportive of us. Mom has gotten a crib for her. She doesn't sleep the best away from home, so we are trying to make it just like home. Last time we were there Kaya slept with my mom and dad when she woke up.
4. swimming
We have been to a couple of places to swim: Mom and Dad's, Clarksville pool, and Bobby and Robin's house. Kaya is getting a little better, she will splash now and let go of me a little. The first time I think the water was just to cold for her and she clung to me like a leech. I think we are getting over that a little bit. I am hoping over winter we can do some swim lessons. She already will dip her face in the water. I think she is drinking, but I still encourage anything where she put her head in.
5. going to parades
We have gone to the Strawberry festival parade and then to the Charlestown Bicentennial parade. It was an awesome parade with the governor, tractors, 4-Hers, and so much more. We actually left after two hours of floats and it wasn't over. We went with Tricia, Daniel and the girls.
Casey and Kaya in matching stars and stripes outfits. Aren't they so cute!
6. playing
Boy does this girl love to play! She plays so well by herself. She also loves to play with other people. She does well except when others take away her toys. She also is a little ruff. hehe She likes to give love by patting, but doesn't realize she's doing it too hard, Darbee doesn't complain too much, but runs away. She's also turning into the gymnast. She flips out of her Dora cozy coupe and out of her walker. She is also trying to do flips. I flip her, but she puts her head down and try to do it herself, but she hasn't done it yet.
The escape. I took pictures instead of helping her amazed at ability not to hurt herself.
7. reading books
Kaya loves books, she reads, looks at pictures, and chews on her books. She loves all books. Her favorites right now include Llama, Llama, Red Pajama (Thanks Sarah Beth), Prayer books, Dora Books (thanks Tricia and Bailey), Books with animals. She can sit and look at books for 20 minutes at a time.
8. watching cartoons
If you know me you know I am a tv watcher. Well my daughter is also. When we were on our pick up trip it was cartoons in Spanish. It took awhile for me to find something she would watch at home. Well we have found it DORA. When she hears the theme song she starts running wherever she is. She dances during it and says DOR. It's so cute. She also likes The Backyardagins. They do adventures. It's a cute show. In the mornings she watches Higgleytown Heros, The Wiggles, or Bunnytown while I am getting ready. She eats breakfast and watches a show. I think she likes the cartoons better than real live people, which was different than Kip and Karis. I think she didn't like them at first because she didn't understand.
9. Snuggling
Kaya and I have started some time ins. Not necessarily because she is being bad, but because she needs some time to decompress. We are having these in my bed. We read and snuggle until she gets off the bed. We both really enjoy this time.
10. Growing up
Kaya is growing up and doing new things all the time. She has started to be able to follow directions. She is walking trying to run. Her personality is really starting to come through. She loves getting into mischief and knows when she is. I'll catch her doing something and she'll take off running and laughing. She has now gotten to where she'll give me whatever she knows she's not supposed to have. She loves to hand it over and doesn't cry like she used to. She is understanding no, but still gets upset when I correct her. She's eating solid foods now and feeding herself (Darbee's favorite part about Kaya). She's a girl who knows what she wants. She'll let you know if she doesn't like something. She's started shaking her head no. She'll give you the sweetest kisses, but on her terms. If she's not ready she won't give you a kiss.
I'm so lucky to have this little girl in my life. I say it all the time and I mean it. Praise be to God!
So what have we been doing the summer???
1. going to the zoo
We went with KAS friends and today with our church. Hilary and I both have passes and we have been trying to get over there, but it's rained every day we tried.
Kaya and her future husband Aiden
Read the sign. Doesn't she look angry about it. LOL
2. going to Mrs. Pam's
Kaya's still been going to the babysitter while Momma is working at the golf course. I am working three/four days a week. I wanted to keep Kaya in her normal routine, as normal as I could, so she still is going to the best babysitters. She has about four younger children that are there all the time, Kaya loves it. Well not always at first, but she plays well with the others. Mackenzie always gives her a kiss before we leave. The sweetest thing is when I come a little late to pick her up and she and Mr. Bob are curled up in the chair taking a nap. It's so sweet.
3. going to Beaver Dam
Although we have gone a couple of times we have another trip planned for this weekend. I am so lucky that my mom and dad love Kaya so much and are so supportive of us. Mom has gotten a crib for her. She doesn't sleep the best away from home, so we are trying to make it just like home. Last time we were there Kaya slept with my mom and dad when she woke up.
4. swimming
We have been to a couple of places to swim: Mom and Dad's, Clarksville pool, and Bobby and Robin's house. Kaya is getting a little better, she will splash now and let go of me a little. The first time I think the water was just to cold for her and she clung to me like a leech. I think we are getting over that a little bit. I am hoping over winter we can do some swim lessons. She already will dip her face in the water. I think she is drinking, but I still encourage anything where she put her head in.
5. going to parades
We have gone to the Strawberry festival parade and then to the Charlestown Bicentennial parade. It was an awesome parade with the governor, tractors, 4-Hers, and so much more. We actually left after two hours of floats and it wasn't over. We went with Tricia, Daniel and the girls.
Casey and Kaya in matching stars and stripes outfits. Aren't they so cute!
6. playing
Boy does this girl love to play! She plays so well by herself. She also loves to play with other people. She does well except when others take away her toys. She also is a little ruff. hehe She likes to give love by patting, but doesn't realize she's doing it too hard, Darbee doesn't complain too much, but runs away. She's also turning into the gymnast. She flips out of her Dora cozy coupe and out of her walker. She is also trying to do flips. I flip her, but she puts her head down and try to do it herself, but she hasn't done it yet.
The escape. I took pictures instead of helping her amazed at ability not to hurt herself.
7. reading books
Kaya loves books, she reads, looks at pictures, and chews on her books. She loves all books. Her favorites right now include Llama, Llama, Red Pajama (Thanks Sarah Beth), Prayer books, Dora Books (thanks Tricia and Bailey), Books with animals. She can sit and look at books for 20 minutes at a time.
8. watching cartoons
If you know me you know I am a tv watcher. Well my daughter is also. When we were on our pick up trip it was cartoons in Spanish. It took awhile for me to find something she would watch at home. Well we have found it DORA. When she hears the theme song she starts running wherever she is. She dances during it and says DOR. It's so cute. She also likes The Backyardagins. They do adventures. It's a cute show. In the mornings she watches Higgleytown Heros, The Wiggles, or Bunnytown while I am getting ready. She eats breakfast and watches a show. I think she likes the cartoons better than real live people, which was different than Kip and Karis. I think she didn't like them at first because she didn't understand.
9. Snuggling
Kaya and I have started some time ins. Not necessarily because she is being bad, but because she needs some time to decompress. We are having these in my bed. We read and snuggle until she gets off the bed. We both really enjoy this time.
10. Growing up
Kaya is growing up and doing new things all the time. She has started to be able to follow directions. She is walking trying to run. Her personality is really starting to come through. She loves getting into mischief and knows when she is. I'll catch her doing something and she'll take off running and laughing. She has now gotten to where she'll give me whatever she knows she's not supposed to have. She loves to hand it over and doesn't cry like she used to. She is understanding no, but still gets upset when I correct her. She's eating solid foods now and feeding herself (Darbee's favorite part about Kaya). She's a girl who knows what she wants. She'll let you know if she doesn't like something. She's started shaking her head no. She'll give you the sweetest kisses, but on her terms. If she's not ready she won't give you a kiss.
I'm so lucky to have this little girl in my life. I say it all the time and I mean it. Praise be to God!
Friday, June 13, 2008
Baby Talk
One year ago today, I saw the first pictures of my baby girl. I was at the golf course when Tammy from KAS called. Of course we were busy, I said I would have to call her back. She said ok, but don't take to long. I was like that's weird, she had never said that to me. So I told the golf pro, I had to make a call. I went to the back porch and sat down, Tammy said I have a referral for you. It's a girl! I about died, she gave me the info and said pictures were being emailed. I was in shock and I walked in shaking and said "I think I just became a mom, I need a few minutes." Our pro was like ok, no problem. I then called my mom. I said "I'm a mom" She said "I know I'm your mom." I said "No momma, I just became a mom it's a girl." We both were bawling, and then I emailed her pictures. It took a minute, I had already looked at them, then we looked again together. Dad was looking too. She was so tiny, just 6 lbs. In her pictures she was so swollen and looked newborn. Fast forward 12 months, she's walking and talking, calling me momma! I can't belive how lucky I am to have this princess in my life.
My first look at Kaya
At her first birthday party
OMG It worked! Thank goodness!
My first look at Kaya
At her first birthday party
OMG It worked! Thank goodness!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Bad to the Bone
Kaya is feeling bad! LOL I don't know if it's her teeth or VBS. We have been going to VBS since Sunday and tonight we had to take the night off. She was so tired. She only slept for 20 minutes at the babysitters today. I am so frustrated that she doesn't get more sleep than that there. I hope she will do better once she gets back in the routine, but she has had so many changes since she turned one. I switched her to whole milk. She likes it, but is not taking it well out of a cup. I am still giving her a night time bottle, and I may give her a day time bottle. I think she needs more than she's taking. She goes to sleep with a bottle, so it's been a hard couple of weeks. She is drinking a lot of water, she loves it out of mamma's bottle, but will drink the heck out of it. She really likes the water from Target that is Archer farms Lemon-Rasberry. She also has gone from going to the babysitter, to being with mamma alot. I'm sure this is confusing. We have gone to Beaver Dam for four days when it was Strawberry festival so not our normal things to do there. We also have gone to the zoo, to the park, and swimming alot. She's not real crazy about swimming, but she gets really tired, so I like it LOL.
Pictures are still not working. I tried to put them up at the golf course today, but it wasn't working. I'm going to try to figure it out tomorrow, I will go to McDonalds and try. LOL. Hope everyone is having a good week.
Jill, Darbee, and a sleeping beauty
Pictures are still not working. I tried to put them up at the golf course today, but it wasn't working. I'm going to try to figure it out tomorrow, I will go to McDonalds and try. LOL. Hope everyone is having a good week.
Jill, Darbee, and a sleeping beauty
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