This week was the beginning of the Vietnamese New Year, also known as Tet. Last night we went out to our local Vietnamese restaurant to celebrate with friends of ours. Unfortunately, we're still without a camera, so no pics.
As of this week, we have officially been in the adoption process for 9 months. 9 long months with no baby in sight. And who knows how many more months to go. This milestone definitely stings a little for me. When we signed on with our original agency, the timeframe we were given for completing our adoption was 9 months, just like being pregnant, I thought. Little did I know that in the next 9 months, we would end up switching agencies, have our paperwork held hostage while us.cis went on summer vacation, and then sign on with an agency that has no babies!!! Luckily, I've also had an amazing husband to dry my tears, a beautiful baby shower given by my family, all of the amazing quilt squares and wishes, and the fun of working on the nursery, all of which remind me that I will have a baby, someday.
On a more positive note, the Vietnamese New Year is also about new beginnings, new hopes, and the feeling of renewal. So today I am going to change my attitude into one of renewed hope. Our adoption will happen this year.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Happy New Year!
This week was the beginning of the Vietnamese New Year, also known as Tet. Last night we went out to our local Vietnamese restaurant to celebrate with friends of ours. Unfortunately, we're still without a camera, so no pics.
As of this week, we have officially been in the adoption process for 9 months. 9 long months with no baby in sight. And who knows how many more months to go. This milestone definitely stings a little for me. When we signed on with our original agency, the timeframe we were given for completing our adoption was 9 months, just like being pregnant, I thought. Little did I know that in the next 9 months, we would end up switching agencies, have our paperwork held hostage while us.cis went on summer vacation, and then sign on with an agency that has no babies!!! Luckily, I've also had an amazing husband to dry my tears, a beautiful baby shower given by my family, all of the amazing quilt squares and wishes, and the fun of working on the nursery, all of which remind me that I will have a baby, someday.
On a more positive note, the Vietnamese New Year is also about new beginnings, new hopes, and the feeling of renewal. So today I am going to change my attitude into one of renewed hope. Our adoption will happen this year.
As of this week, we have officially been in the adoption process for 9 months. 9 long months with no baby in sight. And who knows how many more months to go. This milestone definitely stings a little for me. When we signed on with our original agency, the timeframe we were given for completing our adoption was 9 months, just like being pregnant, I thought. Little did I know that in the next 9 months, we would end up switching agencies, have our paperwork held hostage while us.cis went on summer vacation, and then sign on with an agency that has no babies!!! Luckily, I've also had an amazing husband to dry my tears, a beautiful baby shower given by my family, all of the amazing quilt squares and wishes, and the fun of working on the nursery, all of which remind me that I will have a baby, someday.
On a more positive note, the Vietnamese New Year is also about new beginnings, new hopes, and the feeling of renewal. So today I am going to change my attitude into one of renewed hope. Our adoption will happen this year.
Monday, February 4, 2008
More nursery updates
I have to tell you that when I was trying to plan out the nursery, I was a little nervous about how it would turn out. But each day we work on it I get more and more excited. Here's my new favorite thing- the armoire. I love the way all of her blankets and sheets look all folded up and there's a bar to hang her dresses on!
And Lola loves the new carpet as much as we do. Here she is hanging out in the nursery, waiting for news about her sister...
I took these pictures on Saturday morning and when Marc went to use our camera on Saturday night, the screen was broken! You can't see anything! We've had our digital camera for almost 5 years and are very sad to part with it. This week will be spent researching what to get as a replacement.
This quilt square is from a retired teacher that I worked with during my first year at my current job. Fortunately, I'm able to stay in touch with Kathy through book club, as she has become a very special friend. The material she used for her quilt square is the same material she used over 30 years ago to make a pillow for her parents.
And this next quilt square is from another friend I work with, Hillary. The poppy picture is the from the front of a card that is made by a local artisan. Hillary has given me this card before and I am planning on having it framed and putting it in the nursery.
And Lola loves the new carpet as much as we do. Here she is hanging out in the nursery, waiting for news about her sister...
I took these pictures on Saturday morning and when Marc went to use our camera on Saturday night, the screen was broken! You can't see anything! We've had our digital camera for almost 5 years and are very sad to part with it. This week will be spent researching what to get as a replacement.This quilt square is from a retired teacher that I worked with during my first year at my current job. Fortunately, I'm able to stay in touch with Kathy through book club, as she has become a very special friend. The material she used for her quilt square is the same material she used over 30 years ago to make a pillow for her parents.
And this next quilt square is from another friend I work with, Hillary. The poppy picture is the from the front of a card that is made by a local artisan. Hillary has given me this card before and I am planning on having it framed and putting it in the nursery.
More nursery updates
I have to tell you that when I was trying to plan out the nursery, I was a little nervous about how it would turn out. But each day we work on it I get more and more excited. Here's my new favorite thing- the armoire. I love the way all of her blankets and sheets look all folded up and there's a bar to hang her dresses on!
And Lola loves the new carpet as much as we do. Here she is hanging out in the nursery, waiting for news about her sister...
I took these pictures on Saturday morning and when Marc went to use our camera on Saturday night, the screen was broken! You can't see anything! We've had our digital camera for almost 5 years and are very sad to part with it. This week will be spent researching what to get as a replacement.
This quilt square is from a retired teacher that I worked with during my first year at my current job. Fortunately, I'm able to stay in touch with Kathy through book club, as she has become a very special friend. The material she used for her quilt square is the same material she used over 30 years ago to make a pillow for her parents.
And this next quilt square is from another friend I work with, Hillary. The poppy picture is the from the front of a card that is made by a local artisan. Hillary has given me this card before and I am planning on having it framed and putting it in the nursery.
And Lola loves the new carpet as much as we do. Here she is hanging out in the nursery, waiting for news about her sister...I took these pictures on Saturday morning and when Marc went to use our camera on Saturday night, the screen was broken! You can't see anything! We've had our digital camera for almost 5 years and are very sad to part with it. This week will be spent researching what to get as a replacement.This quilt square is from a retired teacher that I worked with during my first year at my current job. Fortunately, I'm able to stay in touch with Kathy through book club, as she has become a very special friend. The material she used for her quilt square is the same material she used over 30 years ago to make a pillow for her parents.
And this next quilt square is from another friend I work with, Hillary. The poppy picture is the from the front of a card that is made by a local artisan. Hillary has given me this card before and I am planning on having it framed and putting it in the nursery.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Another snow day!
I think it's technically a wind day, but who cares - I got the day off work again! We had our carpet installed on Monday, so I really needed this day to get everything organized upstairs. And I'm working on a grant for school that I've been trying to get done in between classes coming into the library, so today is the perfect time to wrap it up and submit it. Yeah! And I know I haven't mentioned the adoption in a while, but that is of course, due to the fact that there is nothing to mention! Soon, hopefully soon, we'll hear something. This quilt square is from my sweet cousin, Bobbie. I love the fact she used the same fabric she had her prom dress made with.
Another snow day!
I think it's technically a wind day, but who cares - I got the day off work again! We had our carpet installed on Monday, so I really needed this day to get everything organized upstairs. And I'm working on a grant for school that I've been trying to get done in between classes coming into the library, so today is the perfect time to wrap it up and submit it. Yeah! And I know I haven't mentioned the adoption in a while, but that is of course, due to the fact that there is nothing to mention! Soon, hopefully soon, we'll hear something. This quilt square is from my sweet cousin, Bobbie. I love the fact she used the same fabric she had her prom dress made with.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Workin' hard
It's another weekend of working on the house. We're having carpet installed on Monday (yeah!!) so Marc is working on getting the floors ready upstairs. And tomorrow is more painting in the nursery for me (the trim around the windows this time). I can't wait to be able to put all the furniture in there!!!
On my break from cleaning today, I came up with the idea of having a Tet Celebration at our house. This could involve a day-trip to Chinatown in TO for decorations and an excuse to invite a few people over and try some more Vietnamese recipes. Hmmmm, could be a lot of fun! We'll have to see.
Today's quilt squares are from 2 of my friends from work, Kristi and Mike.
On my break from cleaning today, I came up with the idea of having a Tet Celebration at our house. This could involve a day-trip to Chinatown in TO for decorations and an excuse to invite a few people over and try some more Vietnamese recipes. Hmmmm, could be a lot of fun! We'll have to see.
Today's quilt squares are from 2 of my friends from work, Kristi and Mike.
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