I know that my last few posts have been pretty mushy and a little over the top with how perfect my life is right now...but it truly is and I very much am grateful. Just when I was sure that life couldn't get any sweeter it has!! Over a month ago I saw a job opening at the local college in their OT Department for a fieldwork coordinator. I thought...what a great opportunity....I should apply. That I did....then I heard nothing for almost a month. I figured I wasn't what they were looking for....until I got a call for an interview! I was so excited...then I became stressed....this is kinda a big thing. I have to interview with the entire department...then the head of 3 departments...and possibly the Dean!! Ugh....queasiness spread over me! Could I work at a college....teach college courses....coordinate the fieldwork program? All unknown territory for me....but oh what an amazing opportunity! A little over a week ago I had my interview which went very well...or at least I thought so. And today I found out they thought so too....they offered me the position!! It's a 10 month position....so I get the summers off....and I also get 15 holidays and 2.5 weeks of vacation....get to be immersed in the college arena....am surrounded by awesome professors....get to work with students whose minds are fresh and potential unlimited. Seriously.....like I said....how can life get any sweeter than this!! So....in August I will start my new position and praise God for being so gracious. I never would have dreamed that I would be here...that I would have my perfect life. Once again.... I.am.thankful.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
7 months!
I can't believe that our little angel is 7 months old!!! Her are her latest stats!!
She had her well baby visit on May 5th where she weighed in at 18 lbs and 11 ounces!! She is above the 97% for her weight! She was 26 cm long which is near the 50%. She of course screamed for her shots but calmed down quickly after a little snuggle with mom. The doctor was a little worried about her one hip so he sent us off to get an xray for possible congenital hip dysplasia. We got the xray results back and now are headed to see an orthopedic doc on June 1st for a consultation. Leah shows no pain or physical signs of anything wrong with her hip so we were quite surprised there may be a problem. She loves standing with our help and rolls around the room like a little worm. We are praying that she is ok but as always will deal with whatever life has to hand us.
During her 6th month she started trying to pull herself up into stance while she holds our hands. She is showing more interest in trying to move around but has not figured out how to crawl or scoot yet. She takes her baths in the tub now with just a mat on the bottom. She loves kicking in the water and splashing around like a little fish. She goes after her toys while sitting up in the tub and she is fascinated with the water swirling down the drain. She continues to eat her veggies like a champ and is now starting to like her fruit. Blueberries and prunes seem to be a hit! We tried a sippy cup twice with no real interest in actually drinking from it. She continues to have the best personality and is much quicker to warm up to new faces. She loves being outside and watching the leaves blow in the wind. She also loves to swing and stand in her exersaucer. She can sit up for a long period of time to play but hasn't figured how to get into sitting herself.
Other news! We are loving our new house and being so close with everyone. We haven't had a weekend without friends and family since we moved here. We spend our nights on the deck...sipping our tea in the dim light of the tiki torches. I couldn't paint a perfect picture. Just us living the all American dream. Our life is full...we are blessed in every way....and we are thankful. So very thankful.
She had her well baby visit on May 5th where she weighed in at 18 lbs and 11 ounces!! She is above the 97% for her weight! She was 26 cm long which is near the 50%. She of course screamed for her shots but calmed down quickly after a little snuggle with mom. The doctor was a little worried about her one hip so he sent us off to get an xray for possible congenital hip dysplasia. We got the xray results back and now are headed to see an orthopedic doc on June 1st for a consultation. Leah shows no pain or physical signs of anything wrong with her hip so we were quite surprised there may be a problem. She loves standing with our help and rolls around the room like a little worm. We are praying that she is ok but as always will deal with whatever life has to hand us.
During her 6th month she started trying to pull herself up into stance while she holds our hands. She is showing more interest in trying to move around but has not figured out how to crawl or scoot yet. She takes her baths in the tub now with just a mat on the bottom. She loves kicking in the water and splashing around like a little fish. She goes after her toys while sitting up in the tub and she is fascinated with the water swirling down the drain. She continues to eat her veggies like a champ and is now starting to like her fruit. Blueberries and prunes seem to be a hit! We tried a sippy cup twice with no real interest in actually drinking from it. She continues to have the best personality and is much quicker to warm up to new faces. She loves being outside and watching the leaves blow in the wind. She also loves to swing and stand in her exersaucer. She can sit up for a long period of time to play but hasn't figured how to get into sitting herself.
Other news! We are loving our new house and being so close with everyone. We haven't had a weekend without friends and family since we moved here. We spend our nights on the deck...sipping our tea in the dim light of the tiki torches. I couldn't paint a perfect picture. Just us living the all American dream. Our life is full...we are blessed in every way....and we are thankful. So very thankful.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Humbled
Leah is on the verge of turning 7 months! Time seems to be flying by and somedays I'm not sure where the time has gone. We have been in the new house two months and had soo many visitors now that we live close to our friends and family. It is great that everyone can see Leah grow and change...and I can tell she likes seeing everyone. Her stranger anxiety has lessened...thank goodness!
Onto what I wanted to write about. I am humbled. Still. I'm thinking I will be forever. When I look at Leah I am humbled. I'm still in awe that she is my daughter and that I have been given the gift of being her mother. At least once a week my eyes swell with tears as I look down on her and realize that I have everything I could ever want. My life is perfect...in every way....in every moment. How did I get so lucky?
I am humbled by the relationship I have with her birthmother, L. I spoke with her last night and chuckled to myself as I hung up the phone. I felt like I had just had a conversation with someone I have known for years, not just a mere 5 months.
Adoption has humbled me. It has made me look at life differently. It can make me cry with tears of joy and pain all at the same time. The raw emotions of adoption are bold and truthful. They creep in when no one is looking and encompass you..leaving you standing there with tears rolling down your cheeks. In church this weekend, I looked at Leah and almost began crying. I felt the gulp in my throat and had to look away. I pray that every week I continue to have these moments....these crazy moments that rise from somewhere deep down and swallow me up. I am thankful I am humbled. I am thankful that this is my life. I am thankful.
Onto what I wanted to write about. I am humbled. Still. I'm thinking I will be forever. When I look at Leah I am humbled. I'm still in awe that she is my daughter and that I have been given the gift of being her mother. At least once a week my eyes swell with tears as I look down on her and realize that I have everything I could ever want. My life is perfect...in every way....in every moment. How did I get so lucky?
I am humbled by the relationship I have with her birthmother, L. I spoke with her last night and chuckled to myself as I hung up the phone. I felt like I had just had a conversation with someone I have known for years, not just a mere 5 months.
Adoption has humbled me. It has made me look at life differently. It can make me cry with tears of joy and pain all at the same time. The raw emotions of adoption are bold and truthful. They creep in when no one is looking and encompass you..leaving you standing there with tears rolling down your cheeks. In church this weekend, I looked at Leah and almost began crying. I felt the gulp in my throat and had to look away. I pray that every week I continue to have these moments....these crazy moments that rise from somewhere deep down and swallow me up. I am thankful I am humbled. I am thankful that this is my life. I am thankful.
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