Here is a sneak peak into our afternoon fun at our house celebrating Isaac Temesgen’s first birthday… MORE pictures to come!!! It has been such a wonderful, sweet day—and I didn’t realize all of the emotions I would feel on this day. I have always been so anxious to get our son home–that I never […]
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Author Archives: admin My first workout…(yep–it made me hungry!!!) Whew! How thankful I am to “mis padres”! They are in town (WOOT!) and Mr.ITY had his FIRST workout this morning in physical therapy. After TWO hours of this… My little prince did THIS… Can you believe that?! He passed right out on the therapy table!!! He was OUT. […] Another therapy (and guaranteed sleep inducer) swimming!! Yup. Even now. Lots of trusting momma and holding. Lots of moving body in with lighter weight. Lots of movement to gain body control. The only trouble I continue to have with Teg is his drive to go under.. all the time. And he swallows so much water his distended belly returns almost immediately… followed the rest of the day by lots of peeing. But it is sooooo wonderful for all the tough stuff we’re supposed to be doing. Ask your PT folks what they think. Great pictures– he is such a precious boy. Glad to see the first physical therapy session went well. I mean, could he be any CUTER??? I just love those pics…and his sweet lips! Precious! And I love the idea about ads to help families fundraising for adoption…I think you are definitely on to something! beautiful, beautiful boy. so sweet that his therapy session wore him out. what a hard worker! Meghan says Bless. His. Heart. He worked so hard! the pics are just precious! hope ITY has an awesome birthday party =) mark me down for that 1 yr gotcha party…my crew and i would LOVE to celebrate with you, ITY and the whole crew!!! So glad your parents are there and Richard is home!! He is SO gorgeous!  So…today was another crazy day–so I tried another day of my new version of cocooning;) (aka survival). I loaded all the kids up in the car and took them to this really fun kid’s place called PLAY here in town. I had never been—and oh my…I can’t believe it’s so close to me and I’ve […] Okay…just laughed my way through this one! Kids are just a RIOT aren’t they?!? =D I’m sorry for your crazy night but I’m so glad you had such a fun and eventful day. Sometimes being busy makes me forget how tired I am…that is until around 9pm hits! 😉 Who am I kidding!?! DINNER TIME sounds more like it 😉 praying for you! hoping things will get better soon for your precious family. hang in there mama! we can do it all once we get our sleep!!!!! I hope that you slept last night! We have been praying for you guys – I only wish that you lived closer so that we could help out. I, too, have an incredibly hard time asking/accepting help – definitely something that I will have to work on before number 4 comes home:). Praying for a relaxing day for you – yeah for grandparents!! I am a momma of three children and our family is currently waiting for a little girl from Ethiopia. So I LOVE reading your blog because soon, I will be in your shoes. I can so relate to everything you say, no sleep, husband traveling, not being able to accept help easily. It just looks like you are doing such an incredible job. You are in our prayers all the way in Massachusetts! The laundry train is the most thoughtful idea! Tricia is a love 🙂 I love how God provides people that are close to us to help us through transitioning times like this! God just answered a prayer for me, I was praying the other day that He would help me find the time and energy to be able to clean because I’ve been either spending all my time taking care of my Isaac or too tired to do anything so thankfully my 11 year old niece is AMAZING with Isaac and so she wanted to come over and hold him while I clean so I was finally able to clean this morning! YAY! I can only imagine their sweet little faces when you started dumping in all those water toys!! Best mama ever! Accept the help….remember it is a blessing for others and they WANT to help. Have a super fun party weekend! Happy Birthday Isaac! ooooooooh how fun!!!! And how blessed by God to have such great help – so happy for you that you are receiving that for all the sacrifice you are making right now! so funny…loved it..i can so relate..as i’m typing iwth george asleep across my body..i need a web cam so people could see me typing plus holding a 3 yr. old 🙂 kj  WHEW! It’s almost Thursday–and I can’t wait…beeeeeeee-caaaaaaaaauuuusssseee…I’ve been solo since Monday night…really the wee hours of Tuesday morning…but in my book–really Monday night! Oh yes…just me and the kids…and no sleep! Which also means no relief with 4 kids all under 5. So, if you are wondering where I’ve been–I’ve been holding 2 babies on […] Precious bedtime photo. Hang in there, Friend! You are doing amazing ~ keep up the diligent work! Goodnight blessings to you. Whew, bless your heart 🙂 My husband is out of town for the next two weeks and I’m going a little nuts just with my two sweeties! I don’t know how I’ll do it when baby #3 is here! Sounds like you’re holding up fabulously, even if you don’t always feel like it. Hang in there! Oh my goodness! I love the picture in the bed. Hilarious!!! You definitely might be on to something! When do your kids start school? That might be some what of a relieve. At least Parker and Laney will be entertained. Praying for you to get some rest. (: Love it! I agree, you’re on to something! Oh, I absolutely LOVE that picture of them in bed. Could it be any sweeter? Saying a prayer for you right now!!! God, grant Andrea strength, patience, love and peace as she loves on Your children!! Please be with Frank and give him an abundance of love for his new little brother. May their bond continue to grow! Love you dear (stranger;) friend! That gift Addie gave you is just BEAUTIFUL! Girl, hang in there! You’ve almost made it!! I love the bedtime photo!! Adorable! And I think you are smart to break the cocooning some…every mom has to keep her sanity! 🙂 oh i am sure you’ll be so happy to see your husband come back home! Love the pics, that place looks like so much fun and the pic of your children sleeping is so precious. i love seeing his hand on her face, so comforting to him i’m sure! Love the pic that your friend sent you! your a great mommy! I am pooped each day with just my isaac (ONE) and so you encourage me knowing that you have 4 and are doing it! Sweet sign. Love that fact that you are hanging in there…..I think I would be a mess already- melted in a pot! That is too funny…your baby girl is adorable. Maybe she was being really creative. My girls want to wear long pj’s in the summer?? Hey, I guess we do have AC running?? Praying you through this!!!! Sweetest little picture – just warms my heart! 😉 Hope you are able to catch up on some sleep once your hubby gets home! Wish I lived closer so I could help you out, but for now you’ll have to settle for being the subject of my prayers. =) Hang in there. Love the photos. Thanks for keeping it real. I better know how to pray for you sweet friend! Wow you are a busy mama!! But it’s a good busy I always say!! I loved making your stitchery! Your friend Addie is such a cutie and was so much fun to email back and forth about your stitchery. :)Rachel yes, my fav pic is his face on Laney…too funny…love it…My hubby only goes out of town ONE night a year for work..and that night I ran out of formula..you can’t GO a night with out formula when LL drank 16 oz. a night for 7 months…so..I called a neighbor at midnight to go get me some….nice huh?? 🙂 kristi I am a big fan of breaking the cocoon to maintain sanity. :o) That pic of Isaac holding your daughter’s face and drinking the bottle is HILARIOUS! Andrea you are a rockstar!! I can’t imagine how hard your days are right now, and you are such an example of grace. I know in a year or so I’m going to be reading in your archives thinking, “How did Andrea do this??” =) So many mommies are learning from your cocoon survival tips! crazy times going solo with 4 under 5!!! you are a momma-warrior-princess! love the pic of your bed. what a kindness of the lord to provide you with a late-night diaper-deliverin’ friend! I have not commented before on your blog. I just found your blog a couple of weeks ago and loved the “cocoon” philosophy you wrote about. I agree with your plan and already had a similar plan ready for when our baby girl comes home from Uganda in a couple of months. I am glad you were able to get out with the kids! I have talked to other adoptive parents who said if you are going out with just your family and the baby is not overwhelmed with personal friends/family wanting to hold and interact with him it is still part of that “cocooning” you have written about. So I say get out of the house and keep your sanity with no guilt! 🙂 You’re amazing. Hang in there. You MUST scoot over to my friend Kristi’s blog and see the cuteness for yourself! How CUTE are these two cruisin’ Publix?! Go HERE to see for yourself! I could just GOBBLE them both right up! Happy Tuesday!!! I was just “blog cruisin” and saw those precious pictures and thought those exact words! Cuter than words!! Ah, I know, so adorable! Ethiopian babies are the cutest for sure!!! :o) |
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by admin
Tears of happiness and sadness all mixed together. Happy Birthday Isaac Temesgen – you are one blessed little boy!!
The video was so precious. Reminded me of our Cheru’s first bday (we brought him home at 11 months old, so celebrated soon after, like you guys). He had that same expression – bewilderment, and then a funny smile when he heard is name. So sweet. I, too, have been struggling with mixed emotions lately. Yesterday, I had this moment where I realized how much I had missed of my daughters’ lives. None of the kids noticed my eyes were bright with unshed tears.
With the boys, it was different, I didn’t grieve that loss for a long time. Maybe it’s because I’m a parent already, and I know what I missed? I don’t know. But I have also been thinking a lot about all our kids’ birth families…this is long and all over the place. Guess I just wanted to say – I’m right there with you.
You have an ever-precious heart. I thank you for your honesty and transparency. i am “going through this with you” via your blog, and I feel it is enlightening me, encouraging me, inspiring me, as my husband and I have recently become DTE!! God placed Issac into the arms and heart of a very genuine and loving Christian family. WOW! What an awesome first birthday present! ;o) Blessings to all of you ~ may you continue to enjoy your precious birthday celebration……..
Happy Birthday sweet Isaac! Reading your words made me think about celebrating our little one’s 2nd birthday with him 3 weeks after he is home with us (which is 3 weeks from yesterday!) Those emotions are so REAL, and I am overwhelmed with gratitude that we can experience them…
Another beautiful post … straight from the heart!
Happy Birthday sweet Isaac Temesgen! I can’t imagine the emotions you felt. I can only begin to know what its like to hold your child you have longed for and then to mourn the time you missed in his life. My God’s peace overwhelmed you. Love you and I am eager to catch up. Praying for you.
Happy Birthday, Isaac! I actually sent your mommy a text message on your big day. I’m so sorry that we missed your 1st birthday party! We were on vacation. We love you!