Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Sadie and Lucas
With everything that has gone on with Sydney and her placement of Sawyer, I can't help but thing of my amazing sister Sadie that went through the same thing back when she was just 16. I remember explaining to Carly how conception takes place. Even though she had just completed the 6th grade maturation program within the same month, she had absolutely NO idea how Sadie became pregnant. Did my mother explain anything to her? No. The discussion that took place was actually extremely amusing and I hope that I never forget how funny it really was. Carly and I were on the couch in the basement. I was asking her what she knew about conception. She told me that the video she'd watched at school showed a "needle going into a ball." (We think what she saw was a microscopic picture of the sperm and egg.)When I asked her what she thought the needle was she told me that she had no idea. After I presented a lot of thought provoking questions to her such as, "What does a boy have that a girl doesn't?" And, "What does a girl have that a boy doesn't?" And, "What do YOU think that ball and egg was?" And, "What if I told you that these two PARTS had to be combined to get the 'ball and needle' together. How do you think that happens?" Finally I let her have it. I discussed the entire process with her. The statements that followed had me laughing SO hard, I'll never forget it. She said, "How did he get it inside? Why would she let him do that to her. It just doesn't make sense how it would get in there like that." It was truly a funny moment I hope to never forget.
Anyway, not to make light of the situation, Sadie went through the same thing that Syd did at a younger age. I know it was tough for her, but now, 12 years later, with a lot of communication between her and Mindy (the adoptive mother) she has seen such positive things with Lucas. Lucas was born with albinism so his vision has been affected. He has to wear sunglasses and sunscreen all of the time. Because of this he's had some disadvantages, but overall he functions well. He also has wonderful siblings that have been adopted into his home. He is such a handsome boy and I love to see how he's grown. I just can't believe it's been 12 years already. It's insane.
My sister Sadie is a pretty cool person. I can't say that we were the best of friends growing up. I know I came close to pulling out her hair on several occasions. I know that the bathroom was the only safe place in the house because if you were being chased, and you needed refuge you could run in, shut the door and quickly throw open the drawer. The drawer prevented the door from opening all of the way and was often the only thing keeping us from killing each other. As the years have passed she has grown so much. I know she is a much more spiritual person than be because of what she's been though. It's taken her much longer to graduate from school and get things going in her life. But, she's done it!! She is an inspiration and I love her.
Anyway, not to make light of the situation, Sadie went through the same thing that Syd did at a younger age. I know it was tough for her, but now, 12 years later, with a lot of communication between her and Mindy (the adoptive mother) she has seen such positive things with Lucas. Lucas was born with albinism so his vision has been affected. He has to wear sunglasses and sunscreen all of the time. Because of this he's had some disadvantages, but overall he functions well. He also has wonderful siblings that have been adopted into his home. He is such a handsome boy and I love to see how he's grown. I just can't believe it's been 12 years already. It's insane.
My sister Sadie is a pretty cool person. I can't say that we were the best of friends growing up. I know I came close to pulling out her hair on several occasions. I know that the bathroom was the only safe place in the house because if you were being chased, and you needed refuge you could run in, shut the door and quickly throw open the drawer. The drawer prevented the door from opening all of the way and was often the only thing keeping us from killing each other. As the years have passed she has grown so much. I know she is a much more spiritual person than be because of what she's been though. It's taken her much longer to graduate from school and get things going in her life. But, she's done it!! She is an inspiration and I love her.
Baby Sawyer
May 13, 2012
Little baby Sawyer came into this world May 13, 2013. Sydney delivered and placed her baby with Steve and Amy, a wonderful couple that she was able to find with the Lord's help through L.D.S. family services. I can't imagine having to go through something like this personally. Sydney is a strong woman and I know she will grow immensely because of this unselfish sacrifice. Sydney was not due until May 23, 2012. She was scheduled for her 38 week visit and hours before began experiencing contractions. Amy and Steve were already planning on meeting her for this appointment because they was anxious to hear their new baby's heartbeat on the ultrasound. Little did they know they would be present for the birth of their new baby. Syd delivered a healthy little boy named Sawyer later that same day. He is absolutely beautiful and will be welcomed with open arms to his new home. He will be the first child for Amy and Steve and will be the first little grand-baby for both Amy and Steve's parents.
There were a lot of things that fell into place with this adoption. Apparently Amy and Steve had a setback with their LDS adoption profile back in December. They weren't able to get it posted until February. Sydney was in no way ready to even start looking at profiles back in December. When she was ready their profile had only been up a couple of weeks. Amy and Amy's sister had a dream on the same night. Amy's sister called her the next morning to tell her that she'd had a dream where Amy found out that she was going to be having a little boy and that he was going to come early. Amy then told her that she'd had the same dream. Saywer's due date was the same day as Amy and Steve's anniversary. So, with these "coincidences" and with an overall feeling of peace, Sydney knew that the right decision to place her little one with this couple was the right thing to do. Sydney has said several times that she feels like she has known these two forever. When Sandy met them, she too said the same thing. Sydney's counselor at L.D.S. Family Services said that when birth mothers and adoptive mothers meet they often find that there are many "coincidences and similarities" in regards to important dates, childhood upbringings and etc. I think everyone involved with Sawyers placement would say that these coincidences were not coincidences at all, and that they are actually the Lord's hand in this entire event.
Little baby Sawyer came into this world May 13, 2013. Sydney delivered and placed her baby with Steve and Amy, a wonderful couple that she was able to find with the Lord's help through L.D.S. family services. I can't imagine having to go through something like this personally. Sydney is a strong woman and I know she will grow immensely because of this unselfish sacrifice. Sydney was not due until May 23, 2012. She was scheduled for her 38 week visit and hours before began experiencing contractions. Amy and Steve were already planning on meeting her for this appointment because they was anxious to hear their new baby's heartbeat on the ultrasound. Little did they know they would be present for the birth of their new baby. Syd delivered a healthy little boy named Sawyer later that same day. He is absolutely beautiful and will be welcomed with open arms to his new home. He will be the first child for Amy and Steve and will be the first little grand-baby for both Amy and Steve's parents.
There were a lot of things that fell into place with this adoption. Apparently Amy and Steve had a setback with their LDS adoption profile back in December. They weren't able to get it posted until February. Sydney was in no way ready to even start looking at profiles back in December. When she was ready their profile had only been up a couple of weeks. Amy and Amy's sister had a dream on the same night. Amy's sister called her the next morning to tell her that she'd had a dream where Amy found out that she was going to be having a little boy and that he was going to come early. Amy then told her that she'd had the same dream. Saywer's due date was the same day as Amy and Steve's anniversary. So, with these "coincidences" and with an overall feeling of peace, Sydney knew that the right decision to place her little one with this couple was the right thing to do. Sydney has said several times that she feels like she has known these two forever. When Sandy met them, she too said the same thing. Sydney's counselor at L.D.S. Family Services said that when birth mothers and adoptive mothers meet they often find that there are many "coincidences and similarities" in regards to important dates, childhood upbringings and etc. I think everyone involved with Sawyers placement would say that these coincidences were not coincidences at all, and that they are actually the Lord's hand in this entire event.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Charlee's Birthday
May 2, 2013
Charlee, my love! You are five! I never actually thought you would turn five, I was kind of hoping you'd stay little forever. You are going to go to Kindergarten! Ahhhhh! Charlee, you are such an awesome, fun little girl. At home you love to play with your little dolls and babies. You can be heard talking to them like you are their mother. You play great with your brother and you are making friends in the neighborhood. At school, Mrs. McFarland tells me that you are quite shy at school. Which, I find kind of hard to believe. She says that when a question is asked you will very timidly raise your hand and whisper the answer back. She tells me that I can work on helping you speak up. You are nervous to start Kindergarten, we went to Lincoln Elementary the other day to check it out. I told you that this would be your new school and that you would go there everyday and even stay for lunch. You told me, "I don't want to go to this big school. Will you go with me?" That made me a little sad. Little do you know, that if I could go with you I would. That my days without you will no doubt make me want to cry, and that this will be WAY harder on your Mom than you know.
Questionnaire by Mom
Q: What do you want to be when you grow up?
A: A jungle lady that takes care of the animals.
Q: What is your favorite color?
A: Pink (no hesitation)
Q: What is your favorite food?
A: Salad
Q: What is your favorite tv show?
A: Doc McStuffins
Charlee, my love! You are five! I never actually thought you would turn five, I was kind of hoping you'd stay little forever. You are going to go to Kindergarten! Ahhhhh! Charlee, you are such an awesome, fun little girl. At home you love to play with your little dolls and babies. You can be heard talking to them like you are their mother. You play great with your brother and you are making friends in the neighborhood. At school, Mrs. McFarland tells me that you are quite shy at school. Which, I find kind of hard to believe. She says that when a question is asked you will very timidly raise your hand and whisper the answer back. She tells me that I can work on helping you speak up. You are nervous to start Kindergarten, we went to Lincoln Elementary the other day to check it out. I told you that this would be your new school and that you would go there everyday and even stay for lunch. You told me, "I don't want to go to this big school. Will you go with me?" That made me a little sad. Little do you know, that if I could go with you I would. That my days without you will no doubt make me want to cry, and that this will be WAY harder on your Mom than you know.
Questionnaire by Mom
Q: What do you want to be when you grow up?
A: A jungle lady that takes care of the animals.
Q: What is your favorite color?
A: Pink (no hesitation)
Q: What is your favorite food?
A: Salad
Q: What is your favorite tv show?
A: Doc McStuffins
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Time For Your Check-Up
April 18, 2013
I had to get the kids their pre-k physicals for the upcoming school year. Charlee is going to Kindergarten! I don't know what to think about that. Charlee did SO well getting her shots. She didn't seem bothered by the sticks at all. Van apparently wasn't getting enough attention during Charlee's check up, so he decided it would be best to pee on Mom's lap. Hence, no pants as you can clearly see.
I had to get the kids their pre-k physicals for the upcoming school year. Charlee is going to Kindergarten! I don't know what to think about that. Charlee did SO well getting her shots. She didn't seem bothered by the sticks at all. Van apparently wasn't getting enough attention during Charlee's check up, so he decided it would be best to pee on Mom's lap. Hence, no pants as you can clearly see.
Friday, May 10, 2013
2nd Annual Fairy Tale Ball
Again, the girls got together for the Fairy Tale Ball at the Decatur Children's museum. Charlee picked out her 'not so princessy' dress this year. Charlee had fun dancing with Dad and playing with her friends.
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