Major Adoption-Related Events

  • 09-04-29 Part One Sponsorship Application Completed and Sent
  • 08-11-04 Dossier in Ethiopia -- the wait begins
  • 08-10-24 Dossier on its way to Ethiopia
  • 08-10-23 Dossier back to Imagine
  • 08-10-17 Dossier to Ottawa
  • 08-10-07 Dossier (finally complete) at Imagine
  • 08-09-10 Dossier (most) Sent to Imagine
  • 08-09-04 Provincial Approval Received
  • 08-07-08 Completed Dossier Sent to Province for Approval
  • 08-06-26 HAR Signed and sent back to ABC
  • 08-05-16 HAR Started
  • 08-04-22 Int'l Adoption Self-Study Course Completed
  • 08-04-07 Application sent to ABC
  • 08-02-19 Initial Application faxed to Imagine
  • 08-02-16 References Requested from Friends

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Best and worst of 2009:

Best:
  • Zip-lining with my favorite guy in Rockridge this summer
  • Finding out that my adoption will go ahead
  • Spending time at the cottage in Ontario this summer
  • Teaching Art and Drama
  • Relaxing with my friends at our monthly scrapbooking club

Worst:

  • July 14
  • Finding out my ex was getting married
  • Hoards of obnoxious and righteous parents
  • Fattening up

Well, the year started out stressful, dipped to an all-time low this summer, but has ended on a relative high note. Things are okay, though nothing seems stable or certain in my world. But it's all good. It would take the fun out of life if I knew everything that was coming my way.

So my son's dad is getting married in 50 minutes. Walking down the aisle. And my guy will be there suited up as ring bearer. My mam is going just in case she is needed to help out with Jonah. I jokingly told her to leave her cell on so I could call at 7:10. I was kidding though.

My favorite guy got his hair cut today (still unruly, but less so than before -- just how I like it), and we picked up a couple of pairs of shoes: dress shoes for the wedding (I forgot to bring his from home when we came to town, but found a pair for 4.99 at Good Will -- lucky us), and a pair of tap shoes. We were told they were $33 but then found out the boys' shoes were actually $50!!! WHAT? Seriously. Fake leather shoes for $50. Thankfully they hurt his feet and he opted for the much shinier patent-leather Mary Jane style usually worn by the girls. He knows they are girls, but he doesn't care. Neither do I. He's four.

But in combination with the hot pink paint he picked out at Home Depot to paint his room? Oy. I know he's all boy, but he certainly has a feminine side that is alive and well. He also wants to join Sparks (like mini Girl Guides). Who wouldn't? They have snacks, do crafts and sing songs. It's ideal for my boy. But they said he couldn't join. And even though I emailed the head office, they have not responded. Nice.

Anyway. Happy New Year to all. May your lives be rich with family and friends, your hearts at peace and may each of you in the adoption world experience the joy of parenting.

Cheers.

3 comments:

Single PAP said...

happy new year! i had to laugh at your worsts (sorry) but the fattening up i could relate to.. i also love teaching drama and art. i think i need out of the K classroom!


your boy sounds like such a joy! are you going to paint his room pink? i'd love to see photos!

glad you are joining me in project 365! will you post the pics here for me and others to see???

Karen said...

If girls can play on all boy football teams, then you would think that if a boy wanted to join Sparks there should be a way to make it so. Good luck with that! He sounds like quite the little man :)

Happy New Year! May 2010 have more highlights than lowlights.

lyndsey said...

Happy New year!!

It was a roller coaster of a year... hoping for all things good for you in 2010!

Lyndsey