We received a holiday package in the mail from Hong Kong. Theo and Emmett got these adorable little hats from the Nolasco clan. In all honesty, Norbyah, capturing a picture of Emmett wearing his new headpiece was a bit of a challenge (in other words, he hates it.) But Theo was thrilled to wear both of them and is proud to show them off (and tell about who and where they came from) to anyone who will listen.
Dan and Jessica headed out early last week for some quiet time together, a date night, and I had a house full of S and M family kids. I'm not sure if who had a better time... the kids or me! After being cooped up in the house for 2 days straight thanks to the subzero temps and the mounds of snow, we all needed the visitors. Theo and Emmett were getting kind of sick of one another, and I was getting kind of sick of the "bickering" that resulted. We played and played and played, and when it was time to rest we shared a movie (Polar Express) and some popcorn. I think I vaccuumed the last of it from between the couch cushions just this morning.
I enjoyed my alone time each night this week, after the kids were asleep. I listened to Christmas music, drank hot chocolate, wrapped presents, and thought about Christmases past and those to come for my growing family. Of course, I couldn't help but think about our baby. Certainly not alone, certainly being loved and cared for by someone in Korea... his birth mom, or his foster mom, or someone at his orphanage.
I want him to know that I am thinking of him. Waiting in wonder. Hopeful, and joyful, knowing that next year I will hang his stocking here, too.
7 comments:
Interesting that you said "his". Love reading your blogs, Emily, keep them coming!
Very sweet. Love all the pictures...especially the ones of the boys in their hats. I thought they'd be cute for dressing up....probably not for keeping their heads warm in your cold weather...and I imagined the same things for our family next Christmas. We have a stocking waiting for our little one too - we just need a letter to sew on it. Exciting times for us both. Love you.
I'm sure you will have your little one for next Christmas! Sounds like a very nice holiday - especially with a new Mac Book! Jealous!
A camera and a new computer??? You must have been a "very" good girl this year! I'm jealous again! Those hats are adorable. And, I agree--you keep saying him, his, etc. Hummmmm
Welcome to the "good side" - aka the land of the Macs! ;-)
I know exactly how you feel about thinking of the next Christmas. As much as I tried to stay "in the moment" I found myself thinking about next Christmas...
And "him"?! Freudian Slip?! Or something else???
wow...great pictures.
Thanks for visiting my blog! Your kids are adorable!
Here's to hoping we will both have our babies home before next Christmas!
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