11 Months Waiting

It was (one month shy of) a year ago when we nervously walked into our agency office to see the photo of the baby girl who would become our daughter. While every month after that was met with sadness, this is the last time we will commemorate the month-i-versary with longing.

As you may recall, 11 is, in fact, my lucky number. So it's fitting that we would finally be united as a family after 11 months waiting.

It's also fitting that we become a family of five during September. All my life, September has been symbolic of sadness and loss——not only is it the month my mother was born——it's the month we lost her.

But the month of sadness changed that September in 2003, when I discovered I was pregnant with J. In 2005, it was the month B was born. And in 2007, we received the referral of our little Lucy. Now, we'll all be united in September. I know there's someone up there looking down and saying, "see, stop all the whining——September should be your favorite month."

Speaking of September, something compelled me to open up Lucy's referral file the other day to see when her own biological mother's birthday was. And there it was in black and white——September 5th...the day we leave for Taiwan.

I've learned throughout this journey that there really are no coincidences——just signs that we're moving in the right direction. After all, don't forget this one.

Oh, and get this one... my bro-in-law, Lucy's Godfather, has never been to Taiwan. In fact, I don't know that he ever goes out of the country on business. BUT he's going to be in Taipei on business the exact same time we're there. How crazy is that?
Two weeks from tonight, we're on our way!

11 Months Waiting

It was (one month shy of) a year ago when we nervously walked into our agency office to see the photo of the baby girl who would become our daughter. While every month after that was met with sadness, this is the last time we will commemorate the month-i-versary with longing.

As you may recall, 11 is, in fact, my lucky number. So it's fitting that we would finally be united as a family after 11 months waiting.

It's also fitting that we become a family of five during September. All my life, September has been symbolic of sadness and loss——not only is it the month my mother was born——it's the month we lost her.

But the month of sadness changed that September in 2003, when I discovered I was pregnant with J. In 2005, it was the month B was born. And in 2007, we received the referral of our little Lucy. Now, we'll all be united in September. I know there's someone up there looking down and saying, "see, stop all the whining——September should be your favorite month."

Speaking of September, something compelled me to open up Lucy's referral file the other day to see when her own biological mother's birthday was. And there it was in black and white——September 5th...the day we leave for Taiwan.

I've learned throughout this journey that there really are no coincidences——just signs that we're moving in the right direction. After all, don't forget this one.

Oh, and get this one... my bro-in-law, Lucy's Godfather, has never been to Taiwan. In fact, I don't know that he ever goes out of the country on business. BUT he's going to be in Taipei on business the exact same time we're there. How crazy is that?
Two weeks from tonight, we're on our way!

I Went Right!

For 4+ years, I've walked into kids' clothing stores and gone directly to the boys section. I always glanced over at the girls clothes and felt a pang... not to say I don't LOVE how fun it is to shop for boys... all that khaki and navy blue... but I always dreamed of stopping by the little ladies area too.

Today, in our local over-priced-yet-adorable kids' clothing store--where the boys are to the left and girls to the right--I walked in, bee-lined for the boys section...stoppped and exclaimed, "oh my God, I can go right!

And boy did I ever.

I Went Right!

For 4+ years, I've walked into kids' clothing stores and gone directly to the boys section. I always glanced over at the girls clothes and felt a pang... not to say I don't LOVE how fun it is to shop for boys... all that khaki and navy blue... but I always dreamed of stopping by the little ladies area too.

Today, in our local over-priced-yet-adorable kids' clothing store--where the boys are to the left and girls to the right--I walked in, bee-lined for the boys section...stoppped and exclaimed, "oh my God, I can go right!

And boy did I ever.

High Fives on the Schoolyard

Although this blog is called Taiwan Lucy, you know I love to tell little stories about her big brothers too. In fact, I was just telling someone the other day that I'm looking forward to moving this blog over to Taiwan-on soon and writing about all the laughs, drama, and challenges that go with three very different kids with equally funny yet unique personalities.

That being said, I just had to share a little gem from today. J & B started a new preschool. (Remember THIS?) Well, J's teacher told Jeff that when they were out on the playground this morning——which they are at the same time although they're in separate classes——she saw them approach each other to exchange high fives. I know I'm a bit biased but they crack me up!

Maybe they have a sense that something big is happening soon...

High Fives on the Schoolyard

Although this blog is called Taiwan Lucy, you know I love to tell little stories about her big brothers too. In fact, I was just telling someone the other day that I'm looking forward to moving this blog over to Taiwan-on soon and writing about all the laughs, drama, and challenges that go with three very different kids with equally funny yet unique personalities.

That being said, I just had to share a little gem from today. J & B started a new preschool. (Remember THIS?) Well, J's teacher told Jeff that when they were out on the playground this morning——which they are at the same time although they're in separate classes——she saw them approach each other to exchange high fives. I know I'm a bit biased but they crack me up!

Maybe they have a sense that something big is happening soon...

High Fives on the Schoolyard

Although this blog is called Taiwan Lucy, you know I love to tell little stories about her big brothers too. In fact, I was just telling someone the other day that I'm looking forward to moving this blog over to Taiwan-on soon and writing about all the laughs, drama, and challenges that go with three very different kids with equally funny yet unique personalities.

That being said, I just had to share a little gem from today. J & B started a new preschool. (Remember THIS?) Well, J's teacher told Jeff that when they were out on the playground this morning??which they are at the same time although they're in separate classes??she saw them approach each other to exchange high fives. I know I'm a bit biased but they crack me up!

Maybe they have a sense that something big is happening soon...