My Dearest Stella, Sarah, Simon, and Smiley,
Tomorrow we go before a judge and our family and promise to be your parents forever. It's a big deal and all of us are excited. And while tomorrow is not the "final, final" day it is the day we will forever call "Adoption Day". We have come a long way. Each of us as individuals but also as a family. We have inside jokes. We have "remember when" stories. We know each other's favorite colors and who is likely to have the stinky feet. We sat around a table tonight with one of our dearest family friends and you impressed her with your polite manners, quick wit, and loving words. We were our crazy selves and it was the best example of who we are as a family. Our family. A Forever Family.
You have waited a long, long time for this Adoption Day. And it makes my heart happy to learn that you are excited and happy about your adoption. I want to remind you that its okay if there are times you don't feel that way, or the feelings are mixed up inside. Dad and I will love you no matter what and we are always here to walk beside you as you try to understand what adoption means to you. You also have a whole host of other family members who will join us tomorrow and will be there for you whenever you need.
Each of you are amazing people. Your intelligence and creativity always astonish me. You are hard working and resilient and those traits will take you very far in life. You can do anything you put your minds to and you have two parents who will always do everything they can to help you achieve your dreams.
Thank you for letting me be your Mom. It's the most important thing I will do with my life and I couldn't be happier that you are my kids.
All my heart,
Mom
Tomorrow we go before a judge and our family and promise to be your parents forever. It's a big deal and all of us are excited. And while tomorrow is not the "final, final" day it is the day we will forever call "Adoption Day". We have come a long way. Each of us as individuals but also as a family. We have inside jokes. We have "remember when" stories. We know each other's favorite colors and who is likely to have the stinky feet. We sat around a table tonight with one of our dearest family friends and you impressed her with your polite manners, quick wit, and loving words. We were our crazy selves and it was the best example of who we are as a family. Our family. A Forever Family.
You have waited a long, long time for this Adoption Day. And it makes my heart happy to learn that you are excited and happy about your adoption. I want to remind you that its okay if there are times you don't feel that way, or the feelings are mixed up inside. Dad and I will love you no matter what and we are always here to walk beside you as you try to understand what adoption means to you. You also have a whole host of other family members who will join us tomorrow and will be there for you whenever you need.
Each of you are amazing people. Your intelligence and creativity always astonish me. You are hard working and resilient and those traits will take you very far in life. You can do anything you put your minds to and you have two parents who will always do everything they can to help you achieve your dreams.
Thank you for letting me be your Mom. It's the most important thing I will do with my life and I couldn't be happier that you are my kids.
All my heart,
Mom
Happy tears! You've come so far, personally and as a family. Thank you for sharing your story.
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ReplyDeleteI have been reading for more years than I can remember, I was stellar parent then... My joy at today's post forced me to click through from the reader and finally comment, I am thrilled for all of you!
ReplyDeleteYou know I pop in on your blog from time to time to see updates. Dying to know how you and the kiddos are doing! Thank you for the comment! You have no idea how much that means J!
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