I came home today and found a box waiting for me. Very exciting! I opened it up to find these wonderful gifts from Glinda. A friendship candle, 2 books, a prized ladybug cd case, 2 cd's for me to listen to while I'm relaxing, a cd for Eli and Sophia and one cd that she made especially for Sophia (my favorite of the surprises).
My husband became tired of sharing his computer with me, so he set up this little space in our bedroom for me to blog. The candle makes our bedroom smell so good! I have to get a little cd player so I can listen to my music.
Miranda is the youngest of four 
Here's my little bruiser. The swelling has gone down, but the color has turned up. His eye is black and purple, but the stitches are looking wonderful.
Training pants are the fashion statement tonight, he didn't do very well with the potty today, so we are putting him on it every 45 minutes.
10 years ago I was: realizing that my first marriage was over.
5 years ago I was: a single Mom, loving my life, fluorishing in my career, a month away from meeting the man I was to walk the rest of my life with.
1 year ago I was: remembering my Mother because today is her birthday.
Yesterday I was: spending time with my two youngest sons and understanding that I need to be with them as much as they need to be with me.
5 snacks that I enjoy: cheez-its, honey roasted peanuts, popcorn (kettlecorn), peanut m&m's and mustard pretzels.
5 songs I know all the words to: Crazy Love by Van Morrison, The Promise by Tracy Chapman, Lover Lay Down by Dave Matthews, When I Fall in Love by Nat King Cole, Somewhere Over The Rainbow...
5 things I would do with a million dollars: tithe, pay off my mortgage, pay off the rest of my children's college education, pay off all of our debt, invest wisely
5 favorite TV shows:1. Grey's Anatomy 2. Brother's and Sisters 3. Numbers. House 5. CSI
5 things I am thankful for: My salvation, My children, My husband, My education, My ability to sustain and take care of myself and my family if need be.
2 names I go by:1. Kimberley/Kim/Kimber/Mom/RedMaryJanes/RMJ/Betty in my bar going days.
2 parts of your heritage Irish, Danish
2 things that scare me: The thought of anything happening to my children, heights
2 of my every day essentials: Kisses and coffee
2 things I am wearing right now: I got a wish necklace yesterday that I am wearing on my wrist, my wedding ring
2 of my favorite bands/musical artists (at the moment): Rascal Flatts, Nora Jones
2 things I want in a relationship (other than real love): Partnership, Understanding
2 truths: Jesus died to save me, I have been blessed
2 physical things that appeal to me in the opposite sex:I like a tall strong man, hair
2 of my favorite hobbies: gardenging, scrapbooking
2 things I want really badly: my children to have wonderful productive lives, a safe world fot them to live in
2 places I want to go on vacation: egypt and ireland
2 ways I am stereotypically a chick: I want my doors opened and my bills paid.
2 things I normally wouldn't admit: my weight, my shoe size
2 things I am thinking about right now: Eli is upset about something, Tyler is at hunter's safety
2 stores you shop at: Target and Tuesday Morning
2 people I haven't talked to in a while: My little sister Andrea and my friend Carrie
I am always anxious when it comes to the middle of the month because I know that I will be receiving a gift from my secret buddy. She is very thoughtful and creative. Her gifts are always from the heart and very unique.
This month she sent me a red thread wish necklace. Well, I'm sure you all can guess what I wished for and I am wearing my red thread right now and will not take it off until it falls off per the instructions. What fun!
As always, the card is very special. I have purchased a keepsake box to keep her cards in and I will be making a scrapbook of all of the fun cards and things that I receive along the way on my journey to Sophia.
Thank you secret buddy. I really feel so fortunate to be matched with you. You are incredible!
Look at my poor baby. Eli fell yesterday and hit his left cheekbone. His cut required a trip to the emergency room and four stitches. It was just awful. They had to strap him down to a board and give him three numbing shots in his wound. Then the stitches. He tried so hard to be brave. I did too, holding back my tears so he wouldn't see. 
The medical team was just wonderful. The stitches will dissolve on their own. They told me that he will most likely have a scar, but to keep antibiotic ointment on it and liquid vitamin e when it heals a little further.
Here is a close-up of his stitches and puffy eye. You would never guess he was hurt though, he was running around like a little wild man today. It hasn't phased him a bit.
"Most of all the other beautiful things in life come by twos and threes by dozens and hundreds. Plenty of roses, stars, sunsets, rainbows, brothers,and sisters, aunts and cousins, but only one mother in the whole world." --Kate Douglas Wiggin
Gwen,Of all the women in the whole world, you were chosen to be the "one mother in the world" to Maggie. Love and Miss you bunches, Paul & Leigh Ann
Our gifts for Maggie.
We'll get through this. Verna, this one is called the hug fairy. 
I see a lot of support over there, but if anyone still hasn't heard, K1's mother has had a stroke. She is asking for thoughts, a hug and maybe a prayer or two. Their blog is 'Two Kayaks', please find your way over and leave some kind words.
Several of us received word yesterday from Bethany that they will not be reviewing requests for SN children from their waiting families unless those families' dossiers have made it through the review room.
So, if you are with Bethany and your dossier has not cleared the review room and you were anticipating seeing the upcoming COP list, you may want to contact your social worker.
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