Well, the walking stick insects did not do the trick today. Sadly, Christopher cried, calling for daddy as I walked away with Matteo. I called a bit later to check, and of course he had eaten a BIG breakfast, and was happily playing.
In the meantime, Matteo and I went to Peet’s for coffee [...]
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My mommy
Today’s start was no different than any other. When Christopher awoke, he beckoned, “daddy!” After changing his diaper, we began walking out of his room on a mission to get milk. On a table near the door, sits a picture of dad, daddy, mom Stacey and Christopher. As we approached the [...]
Adoption finalization – the party
We had a few folks over to our house on Friday afternoon to celebrate Matteo’s adoption finalization. Though we scheduled the get together at 3 pm, during the middle of a workday, we were pleased with the turnout with one exception. Grandma Kathi and great-grandma Dot were no shows. Grandma, who is [...]
September 17, 2009
Today is a great day.
On this day, two years ago we brought, Christopher, our first son, home. He was 3 1/2 months old. Just when we thought life could not be any better, Matteo was born. Tomorrow, with Matteo’s birth mother, Sara, in attendance, we finalize his adoption. We [...]
Dinner with mommy Sara
Last night, we had dinner with mommy Sara. We were so excited, and perhaps a bit nervous to see her. After all, we had not seen her since that first week after she left the hospital. Granted, we text/email about once weekly, but it is not the same.
We waited about 20 minutes [...]
Mommy Sara
Mike, the boys and I are having dinner with mommy Sara on Saturday night. Since leaving the hospital, we have not seen her, but we text each other about once weekly or at least every other week.
We are very excited, and cannot wait to see her. Sara is someone who initially did not [...]
Dear Sara,
Where do we begin?
In one week, you changed our lives forever. You have displayed such amazing strength during this journey with us. We will never be able to ease the grief you must feel, but please take solace in knowing that Matteo will always know that you loved him and made an incredible [...]
Happy Birthday, Matteo!
Please allow us to introduce Matteo!
He arrived in the early morning hours, weighed in at 8 lbs 14 oz and measured 20 1/2 inches in length.
Happy birthday, Matteo!
Update to our Adoption Update – March 10, 2009
Expectant mom is doing well, has an epidural, and was 6 cm dilated at 9 pm. The staff has provided us with a room for the night.
We wait…I suspect our son will be born on March 11.
Adoption Update – March 10, 2009
We are in labor. I am headed to the hospital now. Please pray for a healthy mom and healthy baby.
Oh…and wish us luck!
