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The Sugar Plum: December 2012
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Sunday, December 30, 2012. Who says we cant communicate? Posted using BlogPress from my iPad. I dont know what day it is. In adoption, like life, there are beautiful moments. There are also gut wrenching moments of grief and loss because we live in a broken world. Our story is no different. Just imagine how scary it must be for him being dropped off with two white people who don't speak your language after a 6 hour bus ride when you have never even left your orphanage or ridden in a car. We went to the p...
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The Sugar Plum: July 2013
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Wednesday, July 31, 2013. If you don't have something nice to say. I love my children, really, I do. But, sometimes-like now, I am struggling to like my children. They are also my light and joy (even if they have driven me to drink straight out of a Jack Daniels bottle while trying to get them in the bath). They both love their mama to the exclusion of others. They are my heart's desire and a gift from God. Sunday, July 21, 2013. I may never have a daughter but I've got a queen. This was before good time...
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The Sugar Plum: August 2013
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Friday, August 23, 2013. Sam is a dirty little pincher. Always has been. He pinches you when he thinks no one else is looking. Then, he laughs. He really loves to do this to John Hinton. When I tell him "NO! He just laughs and laughs. It's maddening. John Hinton seems incapable of retaliating even though I've given him permission. He is lover, not a fighter. I am a genius and logic is infallible. At least now he will have something to tell his therapist about when he is older. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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The Sugar Plum: Sammy Eve
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Monday, December 23, 2013. Ok, so I will tell a couple of stories on myself. So, while loving him has been easy, keeping him alive and raising him have been a real challenge. Seriously, everyday I pray for God to give me strength (to stay and not hurt anyone or myself), patience (not to snap), and understanding (so maybe I can be better at this). If anything, I thought maybe we would get one with some immunity and a laid back disposition if we adopted. I was wrong, but it worked out. Things that I love.
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The Sugar Plum: April 2013
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Who's the lucky one? One of the most frequent comments we get about Sam is how lucky/blessed he is that we adopted him. We provide Sam with love, food and shelter. Not all biological children get that. Not all orphans leave their institutions. So I do understand why someone would think that Sam was lucky. But make no mistake, it is Sam who is the blessing, and we are so proud that he is ours. Monday, April 15, 2013. Evil, hate, and despair. Sunday, April 14, 2013. We cannot take ...
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The Sugar Plum: January 2013
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013. Other times are fun times. Learning to play with a box. Learning to play at the park. John Hinton four wheeling. . Hanging out in the dryer. . Don't call DHS. I've never cut it on. Friday, January 18, 2013. That led to this cuteness. Jessica bought Sam some adorable clothes and James had the same outfit. Saturday, January 12, 2013. We are home. We are jet lagged, but we are surviving. John Hinton has only asked to send Sam back to China once. Wednesday, January 2, 2013.
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The Sugar Plum: May 2013
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Thursday, May 23, 2013. My other little love has been under represented here lately. We can't have that. This is my Mother's Day brunch at Anchuca. It is my favorite. To quote John Hinton, "it's the best day of my life.". I mean, it is a really good brunch, but we may need to get him out more often. Then again, what can I say, we take our food very seriously! On that same note, Sam poured sugar into his syrup cup and drank it. But he did it quietly so all's well that ends well. Tuesday, May 21, 2013.
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The Sugar Plum: January 2014
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Monday, January 6, 2014. One year home and dogs. When Sammy came home one year ago today, he was terrified of Izzy and Addy. He was only slightly less scared of them than the cats, Lola and GemGem. My how times have changed. Yes, he was covering them up like babies. Yes, they are slightly insulted, but they were good sports. He and John Hinton both smelled like dogs when I put them to bed. Too bad the girls didn't smell like freshly bathed little boys. Thursday, January 2, 2014. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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The Sugar Plum: four years, really?
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Monday, September 30, 2013. Four years, really? Tonight, I kissed a three year old good night. In the morning, I will kiss a four year old good morning. Where has the time gone? How can I make it slow down? Me: How did you get so big? Him: Because I wanted to. Me: But I want you to always stay my baby. Him: I'll always be your baby. Be still my heart and time. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Things that I love. Confessions of a Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond. Ten Days in Love.
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The Sugar Plum: two moms
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Thursday, October 24, 2013. This is probably all over the place, but that is how I feel this week. I am overjoyed to celebrate Sam's third birthday (and first with his family) starting tomorrow at preschool, Saturday (his actual birthday) and his party with family on Sunday. On the other hand, I am so grief stricken for his other family that I can hardly breath. Sam was found at the gates of his orphanage on October 27th. There is so much I want them to know. October 25, 2013 at 8:14 AM. Very well said&#...
