Friday, June 19, 2009

I want to remember...

...how Emmett calls semi trucks "choo choo trucks" and tow trucks "tow tows."
...when Theo told me that, "the kids are in charge in this house" and I couldn't keep from laughing, even though I tried (really, really tried.)
...Theo saying, "I miss my Papa!" when he woke up this morning and learned that Dave had just left for a long run.
...how Rubin let's out a huge "HA!" at the beginning of each and every giggle, which is happening more and more frequently with each passing day.
...the way that Emmett says "nigh-night" to every one in our family before he goes to sleep, every night. Regardless of whether they are here, or not. Including four-legged friends, both stuffed and living.
...Rubin's stretches. After every nap and each morning. Like a cat. Streeeeeeetch!!
...Emmett's "Ss." Like Sylvester the Cat. Suffering sucatash, complete with a spray of spit.
...how Theo explained my make-up bag to Emmett. "That stuff in there is for Mama's eyes, Emmett.  Don't touch it or it will turn your eyes brown, too."
...how Rubin buries his face into my neck after his bedtime bottle. And how I know that he's ready to be put to bed, after his vice-like grip on my neck loosens.
...that, right now, I mean the world to these three beautiful baby boys. And it's okay if I'm not always perfect. Because they are, perfect enough for all of us, and always willing to forgive me my mistakes.

4 comments:

Erin BEAVER said...

These are amazing.

Angie K. said...

these are priceless. love the makeup bag "warning."

Christine @ 12,450miles said...

Oh my - how utterly precious! Between this and the "papa" post I'm all smiley.

Norbyah said...

i love this emily. it makes me think about a post i must do to remember all the things as they are right now.

Our Adoption Timeline

  • December 23, 2009- Adoption Finalized.
  • May 7th, 2009- Family circle complete in Madison.
  • May 6th, 2009- Mama's got Rubin in Seoul.
  • May 4th, 2009- meet Rubin
  • April 23rd, 2009- Visa Interview
  • April 22nd, 2009- TRAVEL CALL!!
  • April 14th, 2009- Packet 3
  • April 7th, 2009- NVC out
  • April 1st 2009 (no foolin')- I171 received
  • March 9th, 2009- I171H received
  • February 27th, 2009- progress report from SWS
  • February 24th, 2009- Fingerprinted at USIS
  • February 19, 2009-Rubin's legals arrive in state.
  • February 16, 2009- mailed referral acceptance.
  • February 12, 2009- received referral paperwork.
  • January 29, 2009- verbally accepted referral
  • January 27, 2009- received unofficial referral.
  • January 20, 2009- I600A received and filed with the Dept. of Homeland Security
  • January 16, 2009- submitted I600A
  • January 12, 2009- homestudy document complete.
  • January 12, 2009-received Foster Home Licensing
  • December 22, 2008- A.I.A.A. director approves application, establishes our file, and requests our homestudy documents from J.D.
  • December 5, 2008- submitted Foster Licensing application.
  • November 25, 2008- A.I.A.A. accepted official application.
  • November 15, 2008- submitted formal application to A.I.A.A.
  • November 13, 2008- final homestudy meeting.
  • November 12, 2008- autobiographies completed.
  • October 30, 2008- second homestudy meeting.
  • October 22, 2008- received formal application from A.I.A.A.
  • October 14, 2008- first homestudy meeting.
  • October 1, 2008- submitted pre-application to Americans for International Adoption and Aid
  • September 25, 2008- submitted application packet to Adoption Advocates, Inc.
  • September 18, 2008- first meeting with social worker (J.D.)
  • August 2008- decided to adopt

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