Kisses from Teddy...
Hummm, should I go bold with the red polish??
In my last post I neglected to mention that through my adoption agency (Commanwealth Adoption International) we are starting a single Mom adoption support group. This is for any single woman who has adopted, in process, or thinking about it. The first meeting is at my house on June 23rd. I say support but really - have some wine and chat - kinda like most book clubs. If anyone reading this is in the Denver area and would like to join us, please contact me through this blog.
I have to say it has been amazing all of the emails I get from other single woman all over the country sharing their stories of adopting their precious babies - such an incredible bond we all share. It also amazes me just how many single women there are that have made this decision. I had no idea.
A week from today we celebrate Maya's first birthday and on the 16th will be her first big birthday bash. She is too cute for words right now. Watching her personality emerge is a marvel everyday - what is from her genetic makeup (the complete unknown) and what is from being in her new environment? I already see she has a predisposition to use her left hand. Does this mean she is a lefty? Is that determined this early? If she is.....hummm science....hummm future surgeon! Excellent. I love watching what she finds funny and what she finds interesting enough to be worth her short attention span. She absolutely loves music and dances even in her carseat - in the rearview mirror I see her little head boppin'. My other 2 Single Astana Mom friends both say they want to freeze time and keep them babies. At first I thought - I don't know - kinda looking forward to no formula, no diapers, and conversation. But yesterday I was in Target (I live in Target) buying baby food in the baby section and realizing I won't be in that section much longer - she's a toddler. It was a bit sad. Still - looking forward to our future chats. Her baby babble right now is so emphatic. She has a lot to say and seems pretty passionate about her beliefs. Really curious to hear all about it. I am confident however that her first words will be Seriously Mom, enough with the pink!
I have to say it has been amazing all of the emails I get from other single woman all over the country sharing their stories of adopting their precious babies - such an incredible bond we all share. It also amazes me just how many single women there are that have made this decision. I had no idea.
A week from today we celebrate Maya's first birthday and on the 16th will be her first big birthday bash. She is too cute for words right now. Watching her personality emerge is a marvel everyday - what is from her genetic makeup (the complete unknown) and what is from being in her new environment? I already see she has a predisposition to use her left hand. Does this mean she is a lefty? Is that determined this early? If she is.....hummm science....hummm future surgeon! Excellent. I love watching what she finds funny and what she finds interesting enough to be worth her short attention span. She absolutely loves music and dances even in her carseat - in the rearview mirror I see her little head boppin'. My other 2 Single Astana Mom friends both say they want to freeze time and keep them babies. At first I thought - I don't know - kinda looking forward to no formula, no diapers, and conversation. But yesterday I was in Target (I live in Target) buying baby food in the baby section and realizing I won't be in that section much longer - she's a toddler. It was a bit sad. Still - looking forward to our future chats. Her baby babble right now is so emphatic. She has a lot to say and seems pretty passionate about her beliefs. Really curious to hear all about it. I am confident however that her first words will be Seriously Mom, enough with the pink!
