(her with the yellow hair, her little brother next to her, me with the brown hair, and below: daddy (who in real life is MUCH taller (6'6)) and her littlest brother in the bottom right-hand corner).
And this is us, as illustrated by our camera:
-our youngest son (1), adopted from Guatemala and home for 4.5 months now (but it seems like he's been a part of our family since day one of his life!) He is sweet, likes to be held, is pulling himself up and standing but not walking yet, and... says dada and hi. He's also into EVERYthing and hears a lot of the word "No" throughout the day as he learns his boundaries.
-our oldest son (2 1/2), is also sweet, affectionate, the cheeriest early-riser you've ever met. Recently he's told me a few times (and I'm soaking it up): "You're my best friend, mommy."
-our daughter (4 1/2), is a little mama, nurturing and helping and caring for her little brothers and us, too, and her 'baby' (who happens to be a stuffed pink bunny and is named Flopsy)- all day long. She is responsible, helpful, and loving.
-my handsome husband Mark, who is my best friend and my most favorite person on this earth. He loves God, me, and our children (in that order), and is faithful, steady, selfless, smart, funny, a hard worker (at work and at home), kind, gracious, and wise.
-and me, Stacy- first a lover of Jesus and then a happy wife to Mark and a happy mommy to my children.
By the way, this happy mommy had another one of those sleepless nights again. I was wide awake long before 2:56, which is when I finally looked at the clock. I finally got out of bed at 3:34 (isn't it funny how we remember these times so clearly?!) and came out to make this post, figuring I might as well be productive.
By 3:57 my computer had crashed three times and I took this as a sign to get back to bed, which I did. I snuggled up next to Mark and told him I couldn't sleep. He scratched my back for about one-sixteenth of a second before he fell asleep. I eventually did, too.
Rebeca, I am absolutely looking into that Sleep Sweet Tincture recipe... today!
Michelle, I was praying for the appointment in Guatemala today... I can't wait to hear how it goes!
So, when I stumbled out of bed this morning at 7:00 (my husband had graciously gotten out of bed at 5:50 when our son woke up), I walked out into the living room and said, "How do I look?" to my husband. He laughed.
Maybe my eyes are puffy?
May. 2, 2006 - Untitled Comment
ReplyDeletePosted by Rebeca
Thanks for sharing those pictures of your sweet family! I would love to hear your adoption story. It's something that's always interested me, but not so much my husband, so it would have to clearly be God for it to happen in our family!
I remember the times like that too when I'm up in the night. May the Lord give you strength today!
Rebeca
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May. 2, 2006 - Too cute!
Posted by reformingmama
What great pictures Stacy! You all look so great in the one by the camera and so fun in the one by E. I especially appreciate observing your family through her eyes. Thanks for sharing these!
Love amy
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May. 2, 2006 - Your Adoption Story
Posted by kevmem
Yeah, Stacy, that sounds like a GREAT blog entry idea.....we'd love to know more about it, I'm sure there are some wonderful memories you'd like to pass on to us!
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May. 2, 2006 - thank you, dear
Posted by Mark
Thanks for saying all those nice things about me. Perhaps you should have listed a flaw or two as well, so people don't get the wrong impression of me. Actually, I'll mention one: I may have the best intentions, but my actions are often inconsistent with my intentions. Here's an example: Last night, in an effort to help my tired wife get to sleep in the middle of the night, I decided to scratch her back, relaxing her until she dozed off. I swear that I got at least three or four minutes of scratching in (not much I know), but after reading this blog, I see that I didn't really come through the way I thought I did. Sorry dear.
Love you, Mark
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May. 2, 2006 - Sweet Sleep...
Posted by PreschoolersandPeace
My sleepless 11yo has had a lot of success using the Sweet Sleep tincture as a tea. But of course, he doesn't have half the stuff floating around his brain at midnight as we mamas do...
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May. 3, 2006 - For all the thoughtful commenters...
Posted by reformingmama
Rebeca & kevmem- Thank you for your kind words. I will share my adoption story at some point. It truly is one of my favorite topics! I'm actually not sure where to begin and never know how much or what exactly people want to know. (You know how it is, someone can ask about it and I could talk for an hour but they really just wanted to know the name of the agency we used! ;))
Amy- Glad you liked the pic! I know... I love E's illustrations of our fam- it's so fun to watch her progression. I'm always wondering when we get arms?!
Mark- I think you are the best man in the world. I know NO other husbands who would even consider a back-scratch at 3-something in the morning! I am blessed beyond belief. I was exaggerating, too- it might have been 30 seconds??? I love you SO much! :)
Kendra- I'm sold. On the Sweet Sleep tincture. It's on my list of things to do... yesterday was laundry day so I was 'booked'! I'm so glad to know it's helping your son! Great! You're right though... all those details we've got going on in our minds may not be able to be quieted by a cup of tea! :)
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May. 3, 2006 - CUTE FAMILY!!!
Posted by Slacker friend in IN
I loved both of your family portraits!! You are such a cute family! This was a "way better" post than any of my ideas!! Love you!!
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May. 5, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by lindafay
Just dittoing (is that a word?) everybody's comments. You are a beautiful family.
blessings!
lindafay
May. 2, 2006 - Untitled Comment
ReplyDeletePosted by Rebeca
Thanks for sharing those pictures of your sweet family! I would love to hear your adoption story. It's something that's always interested me, but not so much my husband, so it would have to clearly be God for it to happen in our family!
I remember the times like that too when I'm up in the night. May the Lord give you strength today!
Rebeca
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May. 2, 2006 - Too cute!
Posted by reformingmama
What great pictures Stacy! You all look so great in the one by the camera and so fun in the one by E. I especially appreciate observing your family through her eyes. Thanks for sharing these!
Love amy
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May. 2, 2006 - Your Adoption Story
Posted by kevmem
Yeah, Stacy, that sounds like a GREAT blog entry idea.....we'd love to know more about it, I'm sure there are some wonderful memories you'd like to pass on to us!
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May. 2, 2006 - thank you, dear
Posted by Mark
Thanks for saying all those nice things about me. Perhaps you should have listed a flaw or two as well, so people don't get the wrong impression of me. Actually, I'll mention one: I may have the best intentions, but my actions are often inconsistent with my intentions. Here's an example: Last night, in an effort to help my tired wife get to sleep in the middle of the night, I decided to scratch her back, relaxing her until she dozed off. I swear that I got at least three or four minutes of scratching in (not much I know), but after reading this blog, I see that I didn't really come through the way I thought I did. Sorry dear.
Love you, Mark
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May. 2, 2006 - Sweet Sleep...
Posted by PreschoolersandPeace
My sleepless 11yo has had a lot of success using the Sweet Sleep tincture as a tea. But of course, he doesn't have half the stuff floating around his brain at midnight as we mamas do...
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May. 3, 2006 - For all the thoughtful commenters...
Posted by reformingmama
Rebeca & kevmem- Thank you for your kind words. I will share my adoption story at some point. It truly is one of my favorite topics! I'm actually not sure where to begin and never know how much or what exactly people want to know. (You know how it is, someone can ask about it and I could talk for an hour but they really just wanted to know the name of the agency we used! ;))
Amy- Glad you liked the pic! I know... I love E's illustrations of our fam- it's so fun to watch her progression. I'm always wondering when we get arms?!
Mark- I think you are the best man in the world. I know NO other husbands who would even consider a back-scratch at 3-something in the morning! I am blessed beyond belief. I was exaggerating, too- it might have been 30 seconds??? I love you SO much! :)
Kendra- I'm sold. On the Sweet Sleep tincture. It's on my list of things to do... yesterday was laundry day so I was 'booked'! I'm so glad to know it's helping your son! Great! You're right though... all those details we've got going on in our minds may not be able to be quieted by a cup of tea! :)
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May. 3, 2006 - CUTE FAMILY!!!
Posted by Slacker friend in IN
I loved both of your family portraits!! You are such a cute family! This was a "way better" post than any of my ideas!! Love you!!
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May. 5, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by lindafay
Just dittoing (is that a word?) everybody's comments. You are a beautiful family.
blessings!
lindafay