Oh Yeah, Babies Change Everything

Well, let's see. Time since September has flown by so quickly. Our days and nights are filled with being mommy and daddy to Caroline and learning as we go. And learning some more. And some more. Lots of tears, some hers some ours. Our adoption was finalized in May. Here's a photo of Caroline and her daddy on her special "Gotcha" day.






She had no idea of the magnitude of the event, she was just Caroline as usual. We celebrated with the family the next weekend.

We moved into a new house at the end of the school year. Here are some photos of her playing in her new, much larger, space!

Both of us are enjoying our summer off with her!

When I look back to my post "The Lazy Days of Summer" from last year, I can't help but laugh. Yes, babies really do change everything. But I wouldn't want it any other way!

Sooner than Expected

We got the call on August 13th. In the middle of the first day of school for me. I never in a million years was expecting it. In fact, when I got the message from the social worker, I assumed there was more paperwork to fill out. When I called her, before I could even truly focus on what she may want, I was hearing the words, "You and Kevin have been chosen." Of course, I was in disbelief, it was so soon. Surely we were chosen among other couples for an interview, I was thinking. When I verbalized that thought she said "No, she was adamant. She wants you." Wow. The world just sort of stopped for a minute. I remember telling her to give me all the details and then not even being able to focus on them through the cloud my mind was in - a million questions and thoughts were racing through my mind. I managed to squeak a few details out of her, found out that we'd meet our "birthmom" the following week, and then just sat in awe and disbelief.

So, here we are now. Fast forward two weeks. Our baby is due to arrive on September 3rd at the latest. The nursery is coming along. The fears are multiplying daily, my nerves are at an all time level, and I have never been happier at the idea of anything like I am about welcoming this new baby - baby girl - into our lives. To be continued . . .