Time to Laugh

Okay, I am tired of thinking about how long this adoption will take and tired of trying to explain why! Surely I don't want to be in diapers too by the time we get our referral, but the year has truly gone by quickly and I have much to be thankful for. So whether I burst out in tears for no reason or find that I can't wait for Danicing with the Stars, American Idol and Jack Baur to get back on the air, I need to retain my sense of humor.
I have been thinking about all the things I have done to not think about the wait and here's the list:
- Started this blog
- Sorting out all the fabric for our One Hundred Good Wishes Quilt
- Have met some wonderful people also adopting from China
- Now down to 2 courses to finally finish my degree
- Learned how to make stained glass
- Currently learning how to make rag quilts
- Developed carpel tunnel from making stain glass and rag quilts!
- Started eating healthier (every other day)
- Having fun decorating my house (actually the decorator is having the fun(making money!)LOL
- Spending more time with family
- Figuring out how to get on the shows Extreme Makeover, or So you think you're Smarter than a 5th Grader
- Smores is my new favorite goodie.

Yep, those are just a few of the things I have been doing and thinking of doing lately.
Oh also looking at just a few baby necessities, like this carrier thing.


Doesn't look very comfortable though, a stroller seems just fine.

Gotta go, time for some rest.

Across the Ocean Blue

I wrote this poem for all the Mommies to be out there. The long wait is hard and I actually thought I had nothing to blog about this month. But instead I reached inside, and with a little attempt at prose decided to dedicate this to Adoption Mama's in waiting.



Across this ocean deep and blue,
A child waits for me and you.

Her anguished mother, so brave
and bold,
Wept softly placing her
infant down; desperately hoping her
child would be found.

This incredible act of courage and tears,
now brings hope to someone like me,
For I have waitied a lifetime to love a child
and finally be called "Mommy".

So while that day seems far away there is
always hope in my heart.
The love between a mother and child is one
that is not easily broken apart.
For now I pray for the orphans and their Mothers
too,
Hoping soon, one day, we will cross this great blue
ocean to you.
Ivy
WE WILL WAIT FOR YOU LITTLE ONE