tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56861492971530691722024-03-07T01:00:32.385-08:00The Making Of A MomClickin Mama Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128472861303140309noreply@blogger.comBlogger127125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686149297153069172.post-64223486863788398982009-02-19T19:38:00.000-08:002009-02-19T19:40:24.738-08:00No TimeHi All-<br /><br />I am just so busy with Sylas K and work and life that I don't have time to keep up two blogs. So I'm not going to post on this blog anymore. I will continue to post regularly on my other blog <a href="http://www.pictureofmyworld.blogspot.com">Picture of my World</a>. So please come visit us at that blog! <br /><br />Thanks!<br />JessieClickin Mama Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128472861303140309noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686149297153069172.post-49953418152610491692008-08-18T12:02:00.000-07:002008-08-18T12:13:08.910-07:00TeethingWell Mr. Sylas is cutting his first tooth. I think that it must be the biggest tooth known to man due to all the chewing, drooling, and fussing going on. Actually he hasn't been too fussy but you can tell he is pretty uncomfortable. The only thing that really seems to help is giving him frozen fruit cubes in the baby feeder. That thing saves the day. If you don't have one you must run to the nearest store and get one. It looks like a big pacifier with a net on the end. You put the frozen fruit, or ice, or whatever in it and they chew the heck out of it without choking on anything. He loves it! I would recommend striping the kid naked and laying them on a tarp prior to giving them the teether. And a bath afterwards is also helpful. But it's so worth it! <br /><br />I'm hoping this dang tooth with pop through soon. Every day I think that it might come through and then nothing. Go figure! I'm sure Miss Liz at daycare hopes it would come through too. All three kids are getting teeth this week and I'm sure she is working in baby hell right now. Not fun for her.... <br /><br />Here are some pics of Sylas K.<br /><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIvG83P_VezB9KJGVbFsPy9AYNaTBTDq4cb6OBsAg8YGowl9vd_O6rFW3HHhrqGxjl16sRzwKzcDYDDOmxS2rXHcecvDU0WPe4XaXHJ3bbq4_NJQRXpUL-yabcilAXOXg9WJc2jno8an4/s1600-h/203.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIvG83P_VezB9KJGVbFsPy9AYNaTBTDq4cb6OBsAg8YGowl9vd_O6rFW3HHhrqGxjl16sRzwKzcDYDDOmxS2rXHcecvDU0WPe4XaXHJ3bbq4_NJQRXpUL-yabcilAXOXg9WJc2jno8an4/s320/203.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235937767403317762" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCYFv6gU69r2ynEEeB1rMwyopjh8bOR2WopHJ88RS9wa1HEopi07hYqi80lsjAXHgYfMn5bWmBjlQs_vlrrTy-cWI3NjRSKciLXY1Ly09mEOWWauph9Yqlc6-YdoWzACZYdnbS_sygeZc/s1600-h/219.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCYFv6gU69r2ynEEeB1rMwyopjh8bOR2WopHJ88RS9wa1HEopi07hYqi80lsjAXHgYfMn5bWmBjlQs_vlrrTy-cWI3NjRSKciLXY1Ly09mEOWWauph9Yqlc6-YdoWzACZYdnbS_sygeZc/s320/219.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235937769790774242" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAZNHmpQATWJ2ei6q_jyOFwkU5PtILqEN1O0UTbxylfIDqpay_hYfaJsQnHmwPEzishyIR0BMGJERbGzafi55b5EoflVr0LbYcmayNcHOLAkzfnAJpJnnyXvdaGnGHllp8pjL7ef6WrKo/s1600-h/151.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAZNHmpQATWJ2ei6q_jyOFwkU5PtILqEN1O0UTbxylfIDqpay_hYfaJsQnHmwPEzishyIR0BMGJERbGzafi55b5EoflVr0LbYcmayNcHOLAkzfnAJpJnnyXvdaGnGHllp8pjL7ef6WrKo/s320/151.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235937774387167330" /></a>Clickin Mama Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128472861303140309noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686149297153069172.post-47462147842588098822008-08-04T18:50:00.000-07:002008-12-09T01:14:58.614-08:004 MonthsSylas K is a whole 4 months old now! He is actually 4 months and 2 weeks but I'm a bit behind with his 4 month post. Shocking I know. It's amazing how little time I have for blogging now. Sometimes days go by and I don't even check my email. I used to check it several times a day. I guess my priorities have changed.<br /><br />So this month Sylas grew like a wild thing! He now weighs 20 pounds and is 24 inches long. He is in the 99th percentile for weight and 98 for height. I have one big boy!<br /><br />Sylas is an eating fool. Which is probably why he weighs so much. He eats all kinds of wonderful food. I am now making the majority of his baby food which has been an adventure but has worked out very well.<br /><br />Sylas loves avocados, bananas, plums, prunes, carrots, peas, sweet potatoes, applesauce, kale, nectarines, squash, pumpkin, pears, and oatmeal. He really doesn't like peaches but that is about the only thing he dislikes. He has been known to eat an entire avocado or banana himself! Crazy!<br /><br />Sylas can roll both ways now. He isn't so good at the back to tummy rolling yet but he is making progress.<br /><br />Sylas laughs and smiles a lot now. He really laughs when you bounce him or read to him in funny voices.<br /><br />Sylas loves routine! In fact if you get off schedule much he lets you know that he doesn't like that. He really needs to be in bed by 7 to sleep well. But if I put him down by 7 he sleeps all night. If I put him down after 7 he gets up at least once. So 7 it is!<br /><br />Sylas likes to chew on everything! And I do mean everything! He is a drooling, chewing monster.<br /><br />We weren't able to see Katie in person this month but we did send lots of pictures and talked to her a lot. She is in the process of moving into her own apartment and starting a new job so she is pretty busy. She is also auditioning for American Idol next week! So good things are happening for her which makes Sylas and I very happy.<br /><br />Sylas went on a road trip to Norton with me to see my birth family. We had a wonderful time! He did great in the car even though it's a 5 1/2 hour long drive. <br /><br />So here are some news pics of my little man. Hope you all are doing well too!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxoERjmGmXPaMEmrko_KwMghJsIYN2txx6k5PA-s457Nqdsoc7M0WwVFDqC6FhS9ydFXNUfCGE5lDxb9Q8S8K6XWmGF5BQZEDkTazKe3yidiE-4KN2JelXAOQa5I4UVqaa0rsUgub68Bs/s1600-h/153.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxoERjmGmXPaMEmrko_KwMghJsIYN2txx6k5PA-s457Nqdsoc7M0WwVFDqC6FhS9ydFXNUfCGE5lDxb9Q8S8K6XWmGF5BQZEDkTazKe3yidiE-4KN2JelXAOQa5I4UVqaa0rsUgub68Bs/s320/153.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231204632325848818" /></a><br /><br />Sylas has tons of toys but he loves this measuring spoon. He will chew on it all day if I let him! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjes3A-lIH420QQXyIqq-ND2_xPwryEsi2-X9kGr6wRTcutTkILXr5_WTjW_eIW26A0rgtsT-DARh63lb0T4JAQ2QcRM_RoGlj4ZrLwe8edgdz8jlPmFh99wlMmYPZ84x5f2tUYHMX-yUU/s1600-h/096.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjes3A-lIH420QQXyIqq-ND2_xPwryEsi2-X9kGr6wRTcutTkILXr5_WTjW_eIW26A0rgtsT-DARh63lb0T4JAQ2QcRM_RoGlj4ZrLwe8edgdz8jlPmFh99wlMmYPZ84x5f2tUYHMX-yUU/s320/096.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231205051548751938" /></a><br /><br />He has baby boy boobs! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXUJeG0fg5n_u3CJx3-2H12j_ezE7rPoQZ6E9PIAk9hEAH8GypLiTMTvjbsSM-prhKtlgfMqkmwuFSzLNiU2_EhWMbYBb0tddF1RdIM7a2ji-r46C12KQnRGDsf4PzTHRCSjZqq0iHXLc/s1600-h/141.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXUJeG0fg5n_u3CJx3-2H12j_ezE7rPoQZ6E9PIAk9hEAH8GypLiTMTvjbsSM-prhKtlgfMqkmwuFSzLNiU2_EhWMbYBb0tddF1RdIM7a2ji-r46C12KQnRGDsf4PzTHRCSjZqq0iHXLc/s320/141.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231205607011290338" /></a><br /><br />Baby laughs a lot!Clickin Mama Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128472861303140309noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686149297153069172.post-79291839551857377592008-07-29T19:31:00.001-07:002008-12-09T01:14:59.300-08:00Books I LoveI've always been a big reader but now that I have Sylas I'm always reading some new parenting book. I've read quite a few now and I've narrowed down some of the ones that I think are really great. So to save you all some time reading I'll just share some of my favorites and why...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj50dg9TYK1-altObm3prPN79Qm7LLRRvvqrcx6A_pljnU-jHPZqL2SXO8u0zjC8wQ2CnxSZCdcZBmfLVWmcZcAuBvPLAnMUW7Mwymc6Yu6BilJ79f721-eErXQQf-3npve3oU_4hW1K60/s1600-h/Super+Baby+Food.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj50dg9TYK1-altObm3prPN79Qm7LLRRvvqrcx6A_pljnU-jHPZqL2SXO8u0zjC8wQ2CnxSZCdcZBmfLVWmcZcAuBvPLAnMUW7Mwymc6Yu6BilJ79f721-eErXQQf-3npve3oU_4hW1K60/s320/Super+Baby+Food.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228630201287264322" /></a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0965260313/?tag=yahhyd-20&hvadid=36563999011&ref=pd_sl_5041qiiw1m_b">Super Baby Food</a>! This is a wonderful book. I make the majority of Sylas' baby food and this is the book that guides me! My cousin's lovely wife shared this book with me and it has saved me many a time! The book really shows you how easy and cost effective it is to make your own baby food. I've learned so much about nutrition from this book. It also contains a lot of great money saving and mind saving parenting tips throughout it. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj11RiA6ZCRlr4Rp_d0y4A9sRrjV3mxAFtP7hyP1edPmZlE3KnOFiENzsHWEVj_qXcrCgxmXEaSRrbBFe0EdJngY8lk7_i90AHFUjN2MGbmVh9_hfHyhSraXXpG3aFTnFK4pnqr_iXcTok/s1600-h/Black+Baby+White+Hands.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj11RiA6ZCRlr4Rp_d0y4A9sRrjV3mxAFtP7hyP1edPmZlE3KnOFiENzsHWEVj_qXcrCgxmXEaSRrbBFe0EdJngY8lk7_i90AHFUjN2MGbmVh9_hfHyhSraXXpG3aFTnFK4pnqr_iXcTok/s320/Black+Baby+White+Hands.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228631004827350946" /></a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Black-Baby-White-Hands-View/dp/0971330816/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1217385374&sr=1-1">Black Baby White Hands- A View From The Crib</a>! This is a great book about trans racial adoption. The book is written by Jaiya John who was the first black child in the state of Arizona to be adopted by a white family. His perspective and insight is amazing. I would highly recommend it to anyone involved with adoption but especially for parents that have adopted transracially. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Kl3cWoSZQv2J-RUsn8SFQh3jWZMb-n5xg80Tjp3FUqQXh2Yb-u-xybBaZqkaNnHCEdU1dYGqv8APYeEsCu-CpFISvqTWve7wqxbl6xX06Rt2E0uDYpo0D9Vq1sCGyLqt_HvCyQFIMiM/s1600-h/Healthy+Sleep.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Kl3cWoSZQv2J-RUsn8SFQh3jWZMb-n5xg80Tjp3FUqQXh2Yb-u-xybBaZqkaNnHCEdU1dYGqv8APYeEsCu-CpFISvqTWve7wqxbl6xX06Rt2E0uDYpo0D9Vq1sCGyLqt_HvCyQFIMiM/s320/Healthy+Sleep.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228631913058641234" /></a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Sleep-Habits-Happy-Child/dp/0345486455/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1217385580&sr=1-1">Healthy Sleep Habits Happy Child</a>! I have been very fortunate in that Sylas is really a great sleeper all on his own. I stick to a sleep schedule and try to assist with consistency but he is really just a good sleeping kid. But we all know that isn't true for every kid. This book is really a huge asset for any parent. But if you are tired and worn out and sleeping isn't happening at your house this is a must have! It's written in a really easy to read way and totally makes sense to me. So get to reading and get to sleeping. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtjT6a4BBpZKDk-wPfmTj6QdLxIypckX535TaQ9iIgs2Vcjd4QQGYT0LsGnm70WfFFvMgsHL9q4sJJwanPAHYrjL7yLSy48nf9N-PFrnX3TWoD1jBU91uCgq4MWErCfXEnd534lVAYya8/s1600-h/Baby+Laughs.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtjT6a4BBpZKDk-wPfmTj6QdLxIypckX535TaQ9iIgs2Vcjd4QQGYT0LsGnm70WfFFvMgsHL9q4sJJwanPAHYrjL7yLSy48nf9N-PFrnX3TWoD1jBU91uCgq4MWErCfXEnd534lVAYya8/s320/Baby+Laughs.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228632625337708706" /></a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Laughs-Naked-Truth-Mommyhood/dp/0452287197/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1217385777&sr=1-4">Baby Laughs- Naked Truth about Mommyhood</a>! This book has saved me on more than one occasion. Whenever I need a good laugh and need to chill out about mommyhood this is the book that saves me! I have laughed more reading this book than any other. She just cracks me up!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUXRIlXEn16VmREEF6ZeB3pD6sCmBIts7sngTgNPFKkade6s85YZfcYLQNtBFtH0jv6LPbEpvUvXqd2YMMVtHWFgsfjQlG85JUtRcxaXqqo_GAuhf4MTa7wdQqQYYaioNf3Ds8gaR47JI/s1600-h/It's+a+Boy.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUXRIlXEn16VmREEF6ZeB3pD6sCmBIts7sngTgNPFKkade6s85YZfcYLQNtBFtH0jv6LPbEpvUvXqd2YMMVtHWFgsfjQlG85JUtRcxaXqqo_GAuhf4MTa7wdQqQYYaioNf3Ds8gaR47JI/s320/It's+a+Boy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228634230551609202" /></a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Its-Boy-Women-Writers-Raising/dp/1580051456/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1217386148&sr=1-7">It's A Boy</a>! I really love this book. I so love being a mom to a boy. Boys rock. I'm sure mom's of little girls feel the same way about their little girls but I just love my baby boy. This book is a collection various writers and their feelings and stories about raising boys. There is some laughing, some crying, and a whole lot of insight. Love it! <br /><br />So those are my must have parenting books. I have enjoyed them all and learned a little bit from each of them. Do you have any books that you love? I'm always up for a new read. Let me know what books you couldn't live without.Clickin Mama Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128472861303140309noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686149297153069172.post-19952009628888717032008-07-19T22:06:00.000-07:002008-12-09T01:14:59.585-08:00Smiling SylasI have one happy little boy at my house. Sylas is really turning into a fun little man. He has a great disposition. I joke that as long as he is fed and watered all is well. He really only cries when he is hungry or tired. Such a joy! I really lucked out in the easy baby department. He may be going easy on me now so I can be rested before toddler hood comes... I have a feeling once he is moving he may be trouble. He is already so busy I can't imagine what crawling and walking will bring.<br /><br />So since I love his smiles so much I just have to share a few with you. He really loves to eat carrots and in a couple of the pics you can see the remains of his carrot dinner. Gotta love a baby food grin! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSNyAc2MlmUDd3OyVDnKpiQh9bH3t2ZqHuSSFiRtfcTv68R8TVB2se2Vb3BE3RapBh2OSpUUyAQj5Z7sBm-3NONp_tdDEIyUleVgNPGTp3R6_mrnV3pKwr7KHXCx5qrUiIuFOeBb6qlFk/s1600-h/IMG_2426.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSNyAc2MlmUDd3OyVDnKpiQh9bH3t2ZqHuSSFiRtfcTv68R8TVB2se2Vb3BE3RapBh2OSpUUyAQj5Z7sBm-3NONp_tdDEIyUleVgNPGTp3R6_mrnV3pKwr7KHXCx5qrUiIuFOeBb6qlFk/s320/IMG_2426.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224959859860176466" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHsQxZ5chzrt3Qas5fSh13X8iO1i9E_oDUyQN9pio8vvPofaOV6q4ZPH1oybTmw735ayf7Y0D4_yR5lpjlnxu4pdNqNV3QW8bCszoEttkJoxdE2-vH9XTWolGEuqGgA44wJKF0b_-XHqc/s1600-h/IMG_2431.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHsQxZ5chzrt3Qas5fSh13X8iO1i9E_oDUyQN9pio8vvPofaOV6q4ZPH1oybTmw735ayf7Y0D4_yR5lpjlnxu4pdNqNV3QW8bCszoEttkJoxdE2-vH9XTWolGEuqGgA44wJKF0b_-XHqc/s320/IMG_2431.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224959867595772530" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv5h_0UB5V41sbEYSa7ADRJ0SWEtZvXooPaxD2foH-Wcvsv018wKRsv-73BbPw1wkMk_SiyaE73T0s6U3NMhbloIvc67wPM6GBhjJjV6EG3H5e5-BaLELN1-IqxRmMoylfulWHYiOKfNc/s1600-h/IMG_2421.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv5h_0UB5V41sbEYSa7ADRJ0SWEtZvXooPaxD2foH-Wcvsv018wKRsv-73BbPw1wkMk_SiyaE73T0s6U3NMhbloIvc67wPM6GBhjJjV6EG3H5e5-BaLELN1-IqxRmMoylfulWHYiOKfNc/s320/IMG_2421.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224959876230566034" /></a>Clickin Mama Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128472861303140309noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686149297153069172.post-81703588643524972322008-06-24T06:55:00.000-07:002008-12-09T01:15:00.128-08:003 MonthsWow Sylas K is three months old. It's funny when I was waiting for Sylas three months seemed like an eternity. Now it just flies by. So the highlights of month three would be....<br /><br />Sylas really started smiling and laughing this month. I love the sound of his laugh and his smile melts my heart. I still have a hard time trying to get a picture of his smile but I have a couple blurry ones that I'll post today. One day I'm gonna get a great smile shot!<br /><br />Sylas sleeps through the night the majority of the time. We usually have one night a week that he wakes up but other than that he does great.<br /><br />Sylas now eats food! We were able to start cereal with the doctor's approval. He didn't like that much but when I added in carrots that baby went crazy. I've never seen a kid so excited over carrots before. <br /><br />Sylas started daycare with Ms Liz. He is doing great there. He is always happy when I pick him up and he gives her and the other kids lots of smiles. I hate leaving him but I love that he has a good place to go.<br /><br />Sylas and I visited Katie once this month. We also talk on the phone frequently and I am always sending lots of pictures.<br /><br />The adoption was finalized this month! <br /><br />So that is month three. Here are some fun pics of my baby boy!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4X4N8e4to_5Gd3oOeD8mD3yJg48_FO6XWvgQCMW17NxvCjGV5Hf3xYoxy1Yhy7HeDI69LAwI3gGDPZIgqdTlpaZnpqfQGWffGJx3ShDuDIn1uA8hlbfc0IfwDixR688dzf7vd9Y8VEI4/s1600-h/101_0213.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4X4N8e4to_5Gd3oOeD8mD3yJg48_FO6XWvgQCMW17NxvCjGV5Hf3xYoxy1Yhy7HeDI69LAwI3gGDPZIgqdTlpaZnpqfQGWffGJx3ShDuDIn1uA8hlbfc0IfwDixR688dzf7vd9Y8VEI4/s320/101_0213.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215449137849539090" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEI6YPdsv40w4WEQGnGBglYsz76AtjVF9NmbkzJJnIul-5PO-33f9ypa_b-v6ekLorX0pZ41Cdt9lf2N7Bxhsxgw-rE4IGFbgznt_UjXCy5uLxy5uR4_GQ2KBmwrHD2AoglgAvE8NrDgQ/s1600-h/101_0217.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEI6YPdsv40w4WEQGnGBglYsz76AtjVF9NmbkzJJnIul-5PO-33f9ypa_b-v6ekLorX0pZ41Cdt9lf2N7Bxhsxgw-rE4IGFbgznt_UjXCy5uLxy5uR4_GQ2KBmwrHD2AoglgAvE8NrDgQ/s320/101_0217.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215449142545779506" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgobYIOm8AqMkchCMot-q7C1xUkrKKzkP7-xeTLkjwvRtsbT24AYFEjUqLrB6OkXlgEIq93qzGdsRKCNmL2-LGtHuP8uYsTn6XEGFBvZWR8NVBuGPwlFm5aBITAXBN9fIReOhlabPR4YMk/s1600-h/100_0258.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgobYIOm8AqMkchCMot-q7C1xUkrKKzkP7-xeTLkjwvRtsbT24AYFEjUqLrB6OkXlgEIq93qzGdsRKCNmL2-LGtHuP8uYsTn6XEGFBvZWR8NVBuGPwlFm5aBITAXBN9fIReOhlabPR4YMk/s320/100_0258.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215449144666034594" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzYLopHLRJGwbVtde-Hoy6uek0duiOwLZZtamgO0ULwUGg27H1B12pQsvhK7BCHlaq_jL1ExZbl77K-DTIGrqSAwhMCjELyzw8QaeaqscJOzQOV8qol11kvBPqTdy2bS1TZzCqGM3L7sQ/s1600-h/100_0260.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzYLopHLRJGwbVtde-Hoy6uek0duiOwLZZtamgO0ULwUGg27H1B12pQsvhK7BCHlaq_jL1ExZbl77K-DTIGrqSAwhMCjELyzw8QaeaqscJOzQOV8qol11kvBPqTdy2bS1TZzCqGM3L7sQ/s320/100_0260.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215449144049353858" /></a>Clickin Mama Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128472861303140309noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686149297153069172.post-27130389654266815542008-06-20T16:54:00.001-07:002008-06-20T17:17:33.091-07:00Let's Talk About RaceI have a confession to make, it's time to get honest. The truth is I'm a pretty average, middle class, white girl. I like to think I'm liberal and forward thinking. I strive to advocate for others in my personal and professional life. I'm constantly trying to learn more about myself and others and how we all play a part in this world. And my greatest hope is that one day my little Sylas will live in a world that is safe and kind and generous. I hope that he lives on a healthy planet and is judged by his beliefs, actions, good deeds, generous spirit, and the talents God will bestow on him. While those things are the truth it's also very true that I'm overwhelmed by the race issue. I don't think that I'm a racist person but I honestly have thought very little about my own race and now I don't know how to think about Sylas'. <br /><br />I have been very fortunate since bringing Sylas home that we have recieved no negative comments about race. We have had some awkward comments. Someone asked me "how much of a negro is he?" That was really awkward and required some educating on my part about how that wasn't an appropriate way to ask about his racial background. So while we have had odd statements to contend with no negative outright racist comments. For that I'm grateful. But it's coming. I know it's coming.<br /><br />So in the last 13 weeks I have spent more time thinking about race and talking about race then I have my entire 27 years prior. When you are white you don't think about your color and how it affects you. You don't wonder what people think of you, if someone will make a comment. You just live as a white person and that's just that. But there is a lot more to it now.<br /><br />My first real dilema was filling out the paperwork at the doctor's office for the first time. It asks for race. You have some choices, white, black, asian, pacific islander, and other. Hmmmmmm what do I check. I don't like the idea of checking other. Sylas isn't an other. He is Sylas. And I don't like checking black. Sylas isn't only black. To just check black disregards a large portion of his birth family not to mention me. And I can't check white... he is not just white either. So what to do... I finally just checked white and black. I refuse to check other. That is ridiculous. My child will never be classified as an other! No one should be. We aren't others. <br /><br />This is just the beginning. I know we have a long road ahead of us. I have a lot to learn and I have a lot to teach Sylas K. I may not know the answers but I'm going to do my best to find them. Most of all I want to teach him to be proud of his heritage and proud of that beautiful skin and the beautiful boy he is. We are going to find our way through this and until then I'm going to ask questions and read books and discuss. I've already found some great blogs that I think are helpful. <a href="http://multiracialsky.wordpress.com/">My Sky- Multiracial Family Life</a> is very good. And I also really love <a href="http://www.antiracistparent.com/">Anti-Racist Parent</a>. Both have provided some good insight and direction. <br /><br />So what race issues are you dealing with? What resources have you utilized??? What box do you check???Clickin Mama Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128472861303140309noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686149297153069172.post-61954327455716868352008-06-19T20:46:00.000-07:002008-12-09T01:15:00.620-08:00Silly SchedulesI officially went back to work this week. Sylas K is being watched each day by a teacher that I had in middle school. She retired and is now just watching three little ones including Sylas. So he has some other little buddies but he also still get plenty of one on one attention. So I'm pleased with that. <br /><br />I am not however pleased with trying to balance it all. Lots of people ask me how I do the whole working full time and being a single mom. The truth is that the whole working mom thing is hard. The whole working single mom thing is harder. But it's getting easier each day. I've figured out that sticking to a schedule and having routines is the key to success and calmness. And I've found that the calmer it is the happier I am and the happier Sylas is. So silly strict schedules is what we have. This is our routine each day...<br /><br /><strong>Morning Routine</strong><br /><br />I get up at 5:30<br />Start a load of laundry<br />Shower<br />Get dressed <br />Hair and Makeup<br />Make Bed<br />Wake up Sylas and feed him<br />Get him dressed<br />Let him play and listen to music while I empty the dishwasher and switch out the laundry.<br />Then I play with him for about 30 minutes and we roll out<br />He is at daycare at 7:30 and I'm at work at 7:45<br /><br /><strong>After Work Routine</strong><br />Pick Sylas up at 5<br />Feed him <br />Switch out laundry<br />Dinner for me<br />Go on a walk or play time with Sylas <br />4 B's for Sylas- Bath, Book, Bottle, Bed. He is in bed between 7:30-8:00<br /><br /><strong>After Sylas is in bed routine</strong><br />Check email <br />30 minutes of cleaning something... anything... everything...<br />Put away laundry from the day<br />Work out if we didn't go on a walk<br />Pick up toys <br />Blog<br /><strong><br />Before Bed Routine</strong><br />Start dishwasher<br />Lay out our clothes for tomorrow<br />Reload the diaper bag<br />Do a quick run thru of the house and put things back in their place<br />CRASH!<br /><br />Honestly I don't get much time with Sylas in the evenings. He usually takes a 30 minute nap right after we get home so it's really only about 2 hours of awake time together. But I will only be working until 1:00 on Fridays so I'm hoping that the nice long weekends will give us some good quality time. <br /><br />Tonight I tried out the Exersaucer toy and he loved it! Well he was tired so he wouldn't smile but he didn't cry so I think that means it's all good. Usually he will cry the whole time I'm making my dinner which makes me feel horrible. But I put him in the exersaucer in the kitchen and he could see me the whole time and he was just calm as could be. So maybe I will be able to cook now without feeling like a mean mommy....<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLUnz_SpJO1oq3607qRy3X9-a0vcg1BnCakQfGrVF6Rj7jWuzj3jRrhEnrXr7rd_mVauuQXz7O7zkRtievUHDEqfAUaSJG0Z0nwa9GCitifQWguJWRK6dGTiCPI7BGVR-zBqF09nch8zc/s1600-h/100_5146.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLUnz_SpJO1oq3607qRy3X9-a0vcg1BnCakQfGrVF6Rj7jWuzj3jRrhEnrXr7rd_mVauuQXz7O7zkRtievUHDEqfAUaSJG0Z0nwa9GCitifQWguJWRK6dGTiCPI7BGVR-zBqF09nch8zc/s320/100_5146.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213808741820066130" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpga4b316zDIkDT3XJ_V3h9kL6Tmzp6xqTXwGJG8QprGJHOCqfjqoWb4zrC_cHdvfUCDRrcOlTy_mFCEB3tUW6dNQ3WcFDMmr5siXMMS7lbzXLBWq-KAptsr2oEd31oa5DI8qUY3mka3Y/s1600-h/100_5149.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpga4b316zDIkDT3XJ_V3h9kL6Tmzp6xqTXwGJG8QprGJHOCqfjqoWb4zrC_cHdvfUCDRrcOlTy_mFCEB3tUW6dNQ3WcFDMmr5siXMMS7lbzXLBWq-KAptsr2oEd31oa5DI8qUY3mka3Y/s320/100_5149.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213808871004702946" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyxpsWf8UD5DJd7QP0dD7fgARYe4m78evW8X5_Mj8Hun42b-pSuDMNQgaXxm2G5nMhVz3ayg48QdDq9ceaaDr0BVekGaCvWs6rA_auugY6YHhPCqCNMPLOdWGViuxyZ7FYcah87YfzBSM/s1600-h/100_5151.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyxpsWf8UD5DJd7QP0dD7fgARYe4m78evW8X5_Mj8Hun42b-pSuDMNQgaXxm2G5nMhVz3ayg48QdDq9ceaaDr0BVekGaCvWs6rA_auugY6YHhPCqCNMPLOdWGViuxyZ7FYcah87YfzBSM/s320/100_5151.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213808875531979522" /></a>Clickin Mama Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128472861303140309noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686149297153069172.post-69914306261866688802008-06-15T19:22:00.000-07:002008-12-09T01:15:00.739-08:00Father's Day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzpVjIDHrVJcH0OJNpCJgXZGqOnbc5FYqg0Dv43fZ405XQkgO9JzAukJUYl8_vMXrO49lhQ5v-KDRX6NAXtziWI_YhW6SUUGqJ0efKTNstMi-LAONsEoodNzKtw1fnJcIzQ1K2Hrm15_Q/s1600-h/100_5109.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzpVjIDHrVJcH0OJNpCJgXZGqOnbc5FYqg0Dv43fZ405XQkgO9JzAukJUYl8_vMXrO49lhQ5v-KDRX6NAXtziWI_YhW6SUUGqJ0efKTNstMi-LAONsEoodNzKtw1fnJcIzQ1K2Hrm15_Q/s320/100_5109.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212302348744082946" /></a><br /><br />Happy Father's Day to all those dad's out there. Yes I called my Dad and wished him a happy day. I hope you called yours too. Since Sylas doesn't have a dad I wasn't sure what I would do with him for Father's Day. I think it's important to start making traditions now. So I thought about it quite a bit and this is what I decided.<br /><br />Sylas may not have a dad but he has some really great guys in his life that love him very much. While that aren't his dad they are the closest thing he has to one. So today and each Father's Day is going to be about celebrating those men in his life. In fact I'm really moved by those men because they have just stepped up and done fatherly type things for Sylas even though they don't have too. To me that makes them all the more precious to us. <br /><br />So today we spent the day with my brother Shawn. Shawn is the regular bearer of testosterone in our house. He is the toy putter together guy, the guy I call when I need a break, the one that can't wait to teach Sylas how to pee standing up, and one of the best uncles in the world. He just loves Sylas and loves me. He is super supportive and is always there for us. His wife and daughter are out of town so he spent the entire day with us. He and Sylas took a long nap together after we made him lunch and gave him his father's day present. It was a good day and I hope in the future we can celebrate his special place in our lives. <br /><br />I can't let the day pass without thanking our other special men. Chris is Sylas' god father and he is just a super guy. He puts up with a lot from me. I tend to tease him and steal his lovely wife Darby away from him on occasion. He is one of the most reliable and loving men I know and Sylas is blessed to have such a great role model in his life. <br /><br />Monte is my step dad. He and I have a long history together and it's been quite a bumpy road at times. We haven't always seen eye to eye and we don't always agree with one another's decisions. But hands down Monte is so incredibly supportive of me as a mom and so loving to Sylas. He calls almost every day to check on his "chunk chunk" as he calls him. And whenever he is in town he stops by to hold and play with Sylas. He also takes my car for oil changes, changes light bulbs, waters my plants, and puts together toys. So thanks for being our helper, our support, and one cool Pop! <br /><br />So thanks guys for stepping up and being such a big part of Sylas' life. I know he will grow to be a better man because of your influence. We love you all!!!Clickin Mama Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128472861303140309noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686149297153069172.post-54020117534153524222008-06-10T19:43:00.000-07:002008-12-09T01:15:01.629-08:00Two MonthsSylas is almost three months old now. But since I was without my computer for so long I didn't get to do the two month update. So better late than never. Here are the highlights of month two.<br /><br />Sylas got his first set of vaccinations! YUCK! That did not go well. The shots were a piece of cake but the side effects were just plain horrible. <br /><br />Sylas is still one big eater! He eats 8 ounces of formula every 3-4 hours. We are counting down the days until we can start cereal. <br /><br />Sylas can now sit with support. As long as you have a hand on his back he can stay sitting up.<br /><br />Sylas loves the dog and small children! They get lots of smiles from him.<br /><br />Sylas was baptized during month two! This was a really big deal to me and my family. I have pictures of that that I will post at the end of this post.<br /><br />We were supposed to have a face to face visit with Katie this month but her car broke down so she wasn't able to make it. We did send her lots of pictures though and we continue to talk on the phone often.<br /><br />Sylas loves music time. I turn the stereo on and he and I jam out several times a day. <br /><br />Sylas is now sleeping in his own crib all the time. <br /><br />So those are some highlights from month two with Sylas. Here are some pictures of my little man. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgavlVBtOvkujoSNCGf0B1WgXKCTYS1DCkKrv7sW09ZeVdWcp7zaqp8vbX5nBZuCNvYQE9e0dEzJWflkMmAaDUI5WR_nkX6Tm1JO6JL6FPWDLZNmTtNLmTcjC0R0TTyFwolx2nNyb9u3Hk/s1600-h/IMG_1475.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgavlVBtOvkujoSNCGf0B1WgXKCTYS1DCkKrv7sW09ZeVdWcp7zaqp8vbX5nBZuCNvYQE9e0dEzJWflkMmAaDUI5WR_nkX6Tm1JO6JL6FPWDLZNmTtNLmTcjC0R0TTyFwolx2nNyb9u3Hk/s320/IMG_1475.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210465254854370626" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizFG2SI9_yac2-jS9dIFhe4BvRmcdaBOXHQdDddc0MxP4SusLwagtlYAW5H0gzWiwDuSGY-i6OFH9jCM_H8IBKZvhFC3JJ_GMwrR3AstGS9ucId8QFln4In81ka5SdQgguU62So50bgLE/s1600-h/IMG_1486.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizFG2SI9_yac2-jS9dIFhe4BvRmcdaBOXHQdDddc0MxP4SusLwagtlYAW5H0gzWiwDuSGY-i6OFH9jCM_H8IBKZvhFC3JJ_GMwrR3AstGS9ucId8QFln4In81ka5SdQgguU62So50bgLE/s320/IMG_1486.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210465267128504626" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyefXODCtkB6qkdT5Wy6qSxkSs8hv-AEfcGFuFFGqQKw0weclkmAKLn6d6fSC9SCSeKOIQrsstde3FYz9uxZrrdKylPbRqugJbBE0I9owAP_RkdXtrSMI6jxgh-g85uhUMWzFWhUMdfJk/s1600-h/IMG_1516.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyefXODCtkB6qkdT5Wy6qSxkSs8hv-AEfcGFuFFGqQKw0weclkmAKLn6d6fSC9SCSeKOIQrsstde3FYz9uxZrrdKylPbRqugJbBE0I9owAP_RkdXtrSMI6jxgh-g85uhUMWzFWhUMdfJk/s320/IMG_1516.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210465272893670434" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY1pTY7Al1kqlWcw73m49RwE769XQx-4tJoXzyeCBrxz7IQSipq8hjR90ElMKjgC5wrTZkEBZ8enFXMHCCEv1027kwpex9w1iKLLSyGK-GL5GPXk0b1j28eaNW92m9w3nPLirlIgI__o0/s1600-h/IMG_1523.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY1pTY7Al1kqlWcw73m49RwE769XQx-4tJoXzyeCBrxz7IQSipq8hjR90ElMKjgC5wrTZkEBZ8enFXMHCCEv1027kwpex9w1iKLLSyGK-GL5GPXk0b1j28eaNW92m9w3nPLirlIgI__o0/s320/IMG_1523.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210465280667242018" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Jo1NqfMTDh33owqlkkD66f83x3KICJhoj9GIziH0oaf-5rqinQ9Wp-X_wtf-AYPb_6zkFFet2aLBDUFvmcr5GaffAUGJH5KlIEe9G9pxsZsGPS7gEnntvwwLNQ_Z1_Zhvw7v9J8FPEA/s1600-h/IMG_1514.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Jo1NqfMTDh33owqlkkD66f83x3KICJhoj9GIziH0oaf-5rqinQ9Wp-X_wtf-AYPb_6zkFFet2aLBDUFvmcr5GaffAUGJH5KlIEe9G9pxsZsGPS7gEnntvwwLNQ_Z1_Zhvw7v9J8FPEA/s320/IMG_1514.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210465290223789954" /></a>Clickin Mama Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128472861303140309noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686149297153069172.post-4725526357728172382008-06-09T20:11:00.000-07:002008-06-09T20:16:13.588-07:00Missing In ActionMercy it has been way to long since I've posted! My computer got very sick with some horrible virus and adware and other nonsense. So after a very long 27 days without a computer and internet access I am back! Oh how I have missed my blogging friends! <br /><br />Sylas K is just growing like a little weed. Well actually he is growing like a beautiful little flower! He is now 16 pounds of chunky smiling love! I get numerous smiles a day now but I have not been able to capture one on camera yet. Every time I pull it out I only get serious Sylas and not smiling Sylas. Hopefully one day soon! <br /><br />Due to my lack of computer access I did not get the June edition of the Adoption Journey Blog Carnival posted. I however will just combine the June entries with the July carnival and post everything on July 1st. So go ahead and submit your posts! <br /><br />I have lots of pics to edit and then I will get some posted for you all. I will also hopefully be getting caught up on your blogs too. I've missed you all!<br /><br />JessieClickin Mama Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128472861303140309noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686149297153069172.post-29298099786930226192008-05-14T19:21:00.000-07:002008-12-09T01:15:01.740-08:00Small WorldIt's a small world after all! Okay no this post isn't about the song but since I seem to sing everything to Sylas K I just can't stop myself! I got a phone call from Katie, Sylas' first mom today. We usually talk about once a week so it wasn't a shocker when she called. But she shocked me with what she had to tell me.<br /><br />It seems she went to visit her cousin last weekend and when she got to her house she noticed Sylas' birth announcement on her cousins fridge. At first she thought maybe I had sent them to all her family members but remembered that I hadn't met this cousin in particular so she asked her about it. That's when her cousin Sara explained to her that she had been friends with me since we were 12 years old! YES Shocking I know! <br /><br />Sara had called and told my sister Heather a couple weeks ago that she had figured out that I had adopted her cousins baby but that she wanted to tell Katie herself and she wondered if Heather thought it would upset me. Of course Heather told her I would be thrilled to know. So Sara was going to tell Katie over the weekend and then tell me. <br /><br />What's really crazy about this whole thing is that there have been several events, five that I can think of, that Katie and I have been at over the years involving Sara. Weddings, Graduations, Birthday Parties, etc. And now looking back I remember Katie but hadn't made the connection prior to Katie calling me. How crazy is that. It just reminds me that God had a hand in this whole thing. Sylas was meant to be my little boy and we were meant to be connected to his birth family. How amazingly wonderful. I couldn't have imagined how perfectly this all would have fallen together. God does some good work when I just stay out of it...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsYMl33wm0zil-zqqDuHiEaV_qKBh6BORXmVWeBYcIOXYut8FaoOFiUcXXLkM8qVjKeFMB_Vv5Q7RA7HkSCyR4fGfzIsyLW_Jv-zBP3YT14WCR2JZijTjgTA0JkxfLUvVSEi4yt2vHto8/s1600-h/img_1280.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsYMl33wm0zil-zqqDuHiEaV_qKBh6BORXmVWeBYcIOXYut8FaoOFiUcXXLkM8qVjKeFMB_Vv5Q7RA7HkSCyR4fGfzIsyLW_Jv-zBP3YT14WCR2JZijTjgTA0JkxfLUvVSEi4yt2vHto8/s320/img_1280.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200426414026437602" /></a>Clickin Mama Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128472861303140309noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686149297153069172.post-39100405199916956462008-05-12T19:14:00.000-07:002008-12-09T01:15:02.133-08:00My First Mom's DayI can't believe that I finally celebrated my first mom's day! How exciting. I love all the new experiences that Sylas brings to my life. I think that all the firsts are one of the best parts of being a parent. Exciting stuff. We had a good day! Mr. Sylas was adorable and loveable and wonderful as usual. He really is a good little guy! I just love that kid. <br /><br />Since I don't have a husband and Sylas doesn't shop yet my sister Heather has taken over the gift buying responsiblities for holidays. So Sylas got me an awesome necklace for mother's day by way of his wonderful Aunt Heather! It's a really cool silver pendant that has his name on it, his birthdate and the date he came home to me. I really love it. Heather did a wonderful job, it's very simple yet very significant to me. Good work sis! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYHQGKxJr87GDbqBYLibGmsiUNUaCvU8QjB1z6gEQ1N1iihuFRAbG_7GXp5HGRnqyH7sRXKBOa8JXIeR5jhQ8nhVnk3uvKsroOhZsv8yaLdjH7yI-2Yz6aZpemoFl_h4qA8RiDkpOCtTA/s1600-h/img_1255.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYHQGKxJr87GDbqBYLibGmsiUNUaCvU8QjB1z6gEQ1N1iihuFRAbG_7GXp5HGRnqyH7sRXKBOa8JXIeR5jhQ8nhVnk3uvKsroOhZsv8yaLdjH7yI-2Yz6aZpemoFl_h4qA8RiDkpOCtTA/s320/img_1255.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200423308765082546" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwzMw4bfEgK9JuEC-VsaXLGOxmZ7DzrZWLuyaMsCENeaV_XxUDlDXC2tMNeOess9_nGAocmak44MFWklGXKvyKmxZ2sI8Ty7MeulrGKueyJrUZMLhfWmsN7sQIf2are-sY6RkCD9ub-kI/s1600-h/img_1263.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwzMw4bfEgK9JuEC-VsaXLGOxmZ7DzrZWLuyaMsCENeaV_XxUDlDXC2tMNeOess9_nGAocmak44MFWklGXKvyKmxZ2sI8Ty7MeulrGKueyJrUZMLhfWmsN7sQIf2are-sY6RkCD9ub-kI/s320/img_1263.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200423317355017154" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSdlAP4gp4aQPe2jl4E5aeJY-dfurpRye2fSmaFNlZrSqAvkV_dlknq5XXQr3KV_ziBB3fwWm8SP15IXBEOWNMfHr4pEhBM0w_2Wtvgc1ASpdgwV9-mIVqsblQMfpjy2Ann-hk3SX9O-8/s1600-h/img_1262.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSdlAP4gp4aQPe2jl4E5aeJY-dfurpRye2fSmaFNlZrSqAvkV_dlknq5XXQr3KV_ziBB3fwWm8SP15IXBEOWNMfHr4pEhBM0w_2Wtvgc1ASpdgwV9-mIVqsblQMfpjy2Ann-hk3SX9O-8/s320/img_1262.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200423330239919058" /></a>Clickin Mama Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128472861303140309noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686149297153069172.post-74345360447712380882008-05-01T14:48:00.000-07:002008-05-01T15:22:39.625-07:00RollingI can't believe it but Mr. Sylas is rolling over. There is even video to prove it. He seems way to young to be doing that but I guess not... <br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/XYcD59jcglk"> </param> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/XYcD59jcglk" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"> </embed> </object>Clickin Mama Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128472861303140309noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686149297153069172.post-85539554185305661382008-05-01T12:10:00.000-07:002008-04-30T20:38:53.837-07:00Adoption Journey Blog Carnival- May EditionWelcome to the May Edition of the Adoption Journey Blog Carnival. I hope that all of you are doing well. Thanks so much to everyone that entered submissions for this edition of the carnival! Please take the time to visit each others blogs and let folks know that you are visiting via the carnival! Happy May Day and Happy Adoption Journey to you all!!!<br /><br /><strong>Suzanne</strong> presents <a href="http://adventuresindailyliving.blogspot.com/2008/04/sleepwalking.html" >sleepwalking</a> posted at <a href="http://adventuresindailyliving.blogspot.com/" >:: adventures in daily living ::</a>. <br /><br /><strong>Melodie </strong>presents <a href="http://www.themonbergs.com/2008/04/international-adoptions-decline.html" >International Adoptions Decline</a> posted at <a href="http://www.themonbergs.com/" >The Colorado Monbergs</a>. <br /><strong><br />Stacie</strong> presents <a href="http://kevstac-ouradoptionjourney.blogspot.com/2008/04/im-mom.html" >I'm Mom</a> posted at <a href="http://kevstac-ouradoptionjourney.blogspot.com/" >Kevin & Stacie: Our Ethiopian Adoption Journey</a>. <br /><br /><strong>Joanne</strong> presents <a href="http://foreverparents.com/2008/02/talking-to-your-child-about-adoption.html" >Talking To Your Child About Adoption</a> posted at <a href="http://foreverparents.com" >Adoption Support at Forever Parents</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Kelli</strong> presents <a href="http://kornasfamily.blogspot.com/2008/04/almost-2-months.html" >Almost 2 months</a> posted at <a href="http://kornasfamily.blogspot.com/" >Loving Mom seeks Vietnamese Prince</a>. <br /><strong><br />Dawn</strong> presents <a href="http://findingyourchild.com/blog/?p=13" >Adopted: Family History Unknown</a> posted at <a href="http://findingyourchild.com/blog" >Finding Your Child & Creating a Family</a>. <br /><strong><br />Kelli</strong> presents <a href="http://kornasfamily.blogspot.com/2008/04/tears.html" >Tears....</a> posted at <a href="http://kornasfamily.blogspot.com/" >Loving Mom seeks Vietnamese Prince</a>. <br /><br /><strong>Aimee</strong> presents <a href="http://offwego-brynly.blogspot.com/2008/03/becoming-brynly.html" >Becoming Brynly</a> posted at <a href="http://offwego-brynly.blogspot.com/" >Off We Go...</a>. <br /><br /><strong>Erika</strong> presents <a href="http://plainjanemom.com/2007/06/12/beware-of-kenygodloveyahoocom-adoption-scammer-in-cameroon/" >Beware of kenygodlove@yahoo.com, adoption scammer in Cameroon</a> posted at <a href="http://plainjanemom.com" >Plain Jane Mom Blog</a>. <br /><br />I present <a href="http://pictureofmyworld.com/?p=2102">Full Circle</a> posted at my other blog <a href="http://www.pictureofmyworld.com">Picture Of My World</a>. <br /><br />That concludes this edition of the Adoption Journey Blog Carnival. If you would like to submit a post for the next edition please do so by clicking <a href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_2575.html">here</a>. Thanks for taking the time to visit!Clickin Mama Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128472861303140309noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686149297153069172.post-6950430875887607332008-04-29T21:11:00.000-07:002008-04-29T21:13:50.490-07:00Last callIt's the last call for the adoption journey blog carnival. If you would like to submit a post please do so by clicking <a href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_2575.html">here</a>. The carnival will be posted on May 1st. <br /><br />Mr. Sylas and I are doing great. He is getting more fun each day. He is more alert and is starting to interact a bit more. That is very nice! Katie is coming to visit us on Saturday. Some of my family is coming over and we are going to have a BBQ and hang out together. I'm looking forward to seeing her!Clickin Mama Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128472861303140309noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686149297153069172.post-40702417677388620912008-04-21T20:31:00.000-07:002008-04-21T20:41:58.143-07:00One MonthSylas K is one month old! Boy time is just flying by. Here is what I know about Sylas K this month.<br /><br />Sylas still likes to sleep during the day and party at night.<br /><br />Sylas eats a lot. Usually 4-6 ounces every 3-4 hours.<br /><br />Sylas is in the 99th percentile for height and isn't on the charts for weight.<br /><br />Sylas weighs 11 pounds and 8 ounces. <br /><br />Sylas has got to visit Katie once this month, we have sent to packs of pictures, and talked to her on the phone a lot.<br /><br />Sylas now recognizes my voice and will follow me with his eyes.<br /><br />Sylas thinks peeing on people is really cool.<br /><br />So that's the fun of Sylas in month one!<br /><br />Good times!Clickin Mama Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128472861303140309noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686149297153069172.post-67168029037849134782008-04-18T21:19:00.000-07:002008-04-18T21:23:19.281-07:00Fun SitesSince I don't seem to remember the words to very many kids songs or rhymes I decided to do a search for some online. I hit the jackpot! I found two really great sites for the lyric impared parents out there. So if you are in need of some new music and games to play with your kids I would recommend visiting <a href="http://www.kididdles.com/">kiddidles</a> and <a href="http://kidsfront.com/">kidsfront</a>. Both sites had some good stuff!<br /><br />What cracked me up as I was looking through the sites was that I really do know more than I thought. I just didn't remember until I saw them. My mom was always singing and rhyming to Heather and I and so many of those things she sang to us were on there. It brought back some really great memories. It's nice when a blast from the past is actually a good thing!Clickin Mama Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128472861303140309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686149297153069172.post-21631918876150997182008-04-16T20:51:00.000-07:002008-12-09T01:15:02.377-08:00How Can That Be<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuT-30Bsp6FLewWSPxkoG4lIunoUfURLwWkEilwVoyQCQFuTKGikd-G9Tf9qp0ZrroyJTGAZkogl0SEgUOj1bcQ4xnAiv1S8RDA57opXFJ2__9ej6UEorCCYFK3YV_12bjH1TZSqQunys/s1600-h/img_0588.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuT-30Bsp6FLewWSPxkoG4lIunoUfURLwWkEilwVoyQCQFuTKGikd-G9Tf9qp0ZrroyJTGAZkogl0SEgUOj1bcQ4xnAiv1S8RDA57opXFJ2__9ej6UEorCCYFK3YV_12bjH1TZSqQunys/s320/img_0588.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190057705317504146" /></a><br />How is it possible that this cute little baby can cause such an uproar. How can this little bit of adorable baby cry for 6 hours straight. How can this sweet sweet boy have two blow outs in that many hours, pee on the carpet and me and the curtains. How can my lovely little doll of a baby spit up down my shirt coating my boobs in stinky formula. How can this be? And why does no one tell you that some days last more than 24 hours and that asking for help can feel so hard? <br /><br />But I did admit defeat and sent this adorable little boy to visit his aunt Amanda and uncle Shawn today so Mommy could take a nap. I felt guilty for a little bit but after taking a shower that lasted longer than 3 minutes and taking a nap that lasted longer than 2 hours I quit feeling guilty. I should have done the same thing last week!Clickin Mama Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128472861303140309noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686149297153069172.post-59321506826677851762008-04-14T19:27:00.001-07:002008-04-14T19:41:08.019-07:00Pictures, Pictures, PicturesOkay Sylas and I went and got professional pictures done! It was a really fun experience. In fact today I got the link for the pictures and saw them all. I knew we had some cute ones but seriously. My kid is cute! You can see for yourself by clicking <a href="http://sylas.howecreativephotography.com/">here</a>! Let me know if you have a favorite. I'm having a hard time picking which ones I like the best.<br /><br />It was so weird when I got the link from Seresa to view the pics for the first time. I got really emotional looking at them. I have waited and waited for this little guy and now here he is. Here we are. In real pictures. Pictures mean a lot to me. They always have and for some reason now his pictures really do. It just makes it more real. When I see the ones of us my heart just swells. This is my son, my baby, my heart living in the outside world. CRAZY!!! <br /><br />Also as soon as I saw how cute they were my first thought was I have to call my mom. That used to happen to me quite a bit now that Sylas is here it happens several times a day. So often I want to call her and tell her all about him. I wish I could. Lord I miss her! But I know that she knows him. I know that she protects him and loves him. In fact I really do believe that she helped God get him to me. She told me before she died that she would send a pretty baby my way. She did her job. He is a beautiful boy. And I'm going to do everything I can to let him know about his beautiful Grandma Dee. <br /><br />So that's a picture of us and a picture of me in my emotional new mommy missing her mommy state.Clickin Mama Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128472861303140309noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686149297153069172.post-34729603444203210792008-04-12T19:47:00.000-07:002008-12-09T01:15:02.718-08:00Blog Carnival and Other StuffJust a reminder that the Adoption Journey Blog Carnival is coming up soon. The carnival will be posted on the 1st of May. So if you would like to participate this month please submit your post <a href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_2575.html">here</a>. <br /><br />Sylas is doing great! We had a baby shower on Friday hosted by the folks at my office. We ended up with some really wonderful things. Some things we really needed, some things that are really fun, and lots of cute, cute, cute clothes. This boy will be well dressed!<br /><br />Tomorrow we are going to have professional pictures done. I usually take my friends baby pictures, maternity pictures, etc. But it's pretty hard to do a family portrait of yourself. And I really want some nice photos of him as a newborn. So it should be fun. I can't wait to see how he does.<br /><br />I am having a hard time keeping both blogs updated regularly. So if I ever go awhile without posting here feel free to visit my other blog <a href="http://www.pictureofmyworld.com"> Picture of my world</a>. <br /><br />Here are some new pics...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8_UOK36SLOPoBXGVyLgKeXqdicLZG5JkSxJESfwMYK3n30wn1tXbpZMsXfMe4amy9DFfh8jdkr4YDvExD6WlLsB7gnO-PQX3r4VvPYGWJHpgTsYyDS0UFEPsfy9VUqHCcRmH2GkERZFk/s1600-h/102_0017.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8_UOK36SLOPoBXGVyLgKeXqdicLZG5JkSxJESfwMYK3n30wn1tXbpZMsXfMe4amy9DFfh8jdkr4YDvExD6WlLsB7gnO-PQX3r4VvPYGWJHpgTsYyDS0UFEPsfy9VUqHCcRmH2GkERZFk/s320/102_0017.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188558280694862946" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5bCL6VyT3hYKTxDT051QruUiO53i1ny_A6s13z038BAwiu_QmgjVZTWlt0FLYYEtGZtEx_F7rJJ1cxUjNhU_z1fSE5yIJLPfnIMRIG_sXwdblr7T0WdAbGkrrAsePt2PFHDlsSiW_LdQ/s1600-h/hpim0660.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5bCL6VyT3hYKTxDT051QruUiO53i1ny_A6s13z038BAwiu_QmgjVZTWlt0FLYYEtGZtEx_F7rJJ1cxUjNhU_z1fSE5yIJLPfnIMRIG_sXwdblr7T0WdAbGkrrAsePt2PFHDlsSiW_LdQ/s320/hpim0660.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188558289284797554" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_AVg89urZLO9Tf9OyA3HIPgfCcGIBPK4He6mjOQ6NraEA4ypsvuX4nPyZ_p5NAq1IhoBvOHL-RVjoCXHNDfLVNlwP3Shp3feVCJZ1C5oybDGMahR1daVezd0mmNi3mrEin6tG3QM_4QI/s1600-h/100_0045.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_AVg89urZLO9Tf9OyA3HIPgfCcGIBPK4He6mjOQ6NraEA4ypsvuX4nPyZ_p5NAq1IhoBvOHL-RVjoCXHNDfLVNlwP3Shp3feVCJZ1C5oybDGMahR1daVezd0mmNi3mrEin6tG3QM_4QI/s320/100_0045.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188558293579764866" /></a>Clickin Mama Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128472861303140309noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686149297153069172.post-18012232113325183482008-04-10T17:04:00.000-07:002008-04-10T17:08:42.765-07:00Cool FindI have always taken lots of pictures. In fact before Sylas came along I usually took about a hundred pictures a week. Now with Sylas here I would say that has more than doubled. I take tons of pictures! I used to scrapbook but I just don't have time for that anymore. I ran out of time before a baby and now I really don't have time. But I found a really cool solution that I just have to share with you. <br /><br />It's called <a href="http://www.howfasttheygrow.com/index.cfm">How Fast They Grow</a>. This concept is amazing. It's a wonderful digital scrapbooking site. You can easily create really beautiful scrapbook pages online and then you purchase them. They send them to you and you slide them into the book. Wonderful looking and really fast!!! How cool is that. So if you have time check it out. I promise you will love it. <br /><br />JessieClickin Mama Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128472861303140309noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686149297153069172.post-77410988043536638072008-04-06T16:34:00.000-07:002008-12-09T01:15:03.497-08:00Big WeekendWe had a big and busy weekend. Sylas and I went to visit his first family on Saturday. They live about two hours from us. We went and Katie's aunts cooked a large meal for us and then they hosted a little baby shower. It was such a wonderful time! They really made Sylas and I feel welcomed and loved. I never would have dreamed that we would have such a comfortable relationship but we do. I feel like we have another kind of extended family. It really is a blessing. Sylas could never have too many people to love him and I could never have too many people offerring support and friendship. We really are blessed!<br /><br />Katie, his first mom is doing well. She is still struggling emotionally which is too be expected. But she is reaching out to her social worker, family and friends. She also feels comfortable talking to me about her feelings which I really appreciate. While Katie may be struggling some emotionally she is doing great physically. She looked so beautiful on Saturday! She has already lost 45 pounds and says she is feeling good. I'm so thankful for that. <br /><br />So here are some fun pics of the weekend. <br /><br />Sylas and his beautiful Katie!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-icBENbSnuaKalf9thUTOZ6wJOqjh3Qba11VLVUIuVg0Ko6Lhy5xk9Z20iU6-btMkVtdr88NsTO6fN3Jzjni179SUCAfPXXzBwJRP7tjwrR7YOHcGLyyZR9AyGvcJn-GZYMsXQhsNQOs/s1600-h/100_4881.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-icBENbSnuaKalf9thUTOZ6wJOqjh3Qba11VLVUIuVg0Ko6Lhy5xk9Z20iU6-btMkVtdr88NsTO6fN3Jzjni179SUCAfPXXzBwJRP7tjwrR7YOHcGLyyZR9AyGvcJn-GZYMsXQhsNQOs/s320/100_4881.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186281370662165058" /></a><br /><br />Sylas with his biological sister Amara. I think they look a lot alike.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJTjCeP6q21RsPWBh47FMTghpjJ1s5JwGwTUuG5d0u8sAOPSk53eEEzz5dlmb5Q3PQj6Le4wiJHUs6sflbKHa3SD5QSpkclrDwEHiIx7QLB8onBiAjdFy-WwRzJT4SUVtsF4BHmyCIazQ/s1600-h/100_4891.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJTjCeP6q21RsPWBh47FMTghpjJ1s5JwGwTUuG5d0u8sAOPSk53eEEzz5dlmb5Q3PQj6Le4wiJHUs6sflbKHa3SD5QSpkclrDwEHiIx7QLB8onBiAjdFy-WwRzJT4SUVtsF4BHmyCIazQ/s320/100_4891.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186281374957132370" /></a><br /><br />And my very adored boy! I just love him!!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKfhlwD2I-bTppBFUfTkPjezoInGwpjhPyZZBuo_qIafvOHLZhUs4OZJPJV7VoKtheaGLArEEOF9g5cZvWU4EzVqzKO9iqiPQxDG9EE_6M0r-05DzYRnLFh2EJ2zzHHB5W-ox4Wf_ENsg/s1600-h/100_4865.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKfhlwD2I-bTppBFUfTkPjezoInGwpjhPyZZBuo_qIafvOHLZhUs4OZJPJV7VoKtheaGLArEEOF9g5cZvWU4EzVqzKO9iqiPQxDG9EE_6M0r-05DzYRnLFh2EJ2zzHHB5W-ox4Wf_ENsg/s320/100_4865.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186281383547066978" /></a>Clickin Mama Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128472861303140309noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686149297153069172.post-18155703468144672352008-04-04T06:51:00.000-07:002008-04-04T06:58:30.059-07:00April Adoption Journey Blog CarnivalThis month the adoption journey blog carnival is a little late. Okay lets get real it is four days late! Sorry about that. I am just going to blame it on mommy brain. I forget to do lots of things now. Without further ado here are the participants for this month. Please visit one another and consider participating in next months carnival! <br /><br />Joanne presents <a href="http://foreverparents.com/2008/02/transracial-adoption-6.html" >Transracial Adoption</a> posted at <a href="http://foreverparents.com" >Adoption Support at Forever Parents</a>.<br /><br />Maureen presents <a href="http://koreandiary.com/2008/03/18/an-exploration-of-my-adoption/" >An Exploration of My Adoption</a> posted at <a href="http://koreandiary.com" >Korean <br /><br />:: Suzanne :: presents <a href="http://adventuresindailyliving.blogspot.com/2008/03/18-months-in.html" >18 months in</a> posted at <a href="http://adventuresindailyliving.blogspot.com/" >:: Adventures in Daily Living ::</a>. Diary</a>. <br /><br />Dawn Davenport presents <a href="http://findingyourchild.com/blog/?p=12" >Tales from a Blended Family: JalapeƱos and Duct Tape</a> posted at <a href="http://findingyourchild.com/blog" >Finding Your Child & Creating a Family</a>. <br /><br />Shrijnana presents <a href="http://www.consciousmom.net/adoption/a-year-ago-today-the-first-meeting" >A year ago today - the first meeting</a> posted at <a href="http://www.consciousmom.net" >Conscious Mom</a>. <br /><br />Melanie Love presents <a href="http://mandmadopt.blogspot.com/2008/03/thank-you-uncle-s.html" >Thank you, Uncle S....</a> posted at <a href="http://mandmadopt.blogspot.com/" >Our Journey to Parenthood</a>. <br /><br />That concludes this edition of the adoption journey blog carnival. Please submit your blog posts for the next carnival by clicking <a href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_2575.html">here</a>. Thanks for participating and visiting the adoption journey blog carnival.Clickin Mama Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128472861303140309noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686149297153069172.post-84118445976156436752008-04-04T06:47:00.000-07:002008-12-09T01:15:03.579-08:00Busy Times<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgegilK9qBOtEPAlC_C_tDTzQgbxR8ylchaUEt_ng0RixXjwbzOUYABSR0Bo-etxQCI1GusMC-QnaLbJNU27kx40zag20n9hEHsJeqoAHeg8jjIZ3oEt4rZviDZ9gHW33rSJAZB3QiIGCI/s1600-h/100_4819.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgegilK9qBOtEPAlC_C_tDTzQgbxR8ylchaUEt_ng0RixXjwbzOUYABSR0Bo-etxQCI1GusMC-QnaLbJNU27kx40zag20n9hEHsJeqoAHeg8jjIZ3oEt4rZviDZ9gHW33rSJAZB3QiIGCI/s400/100_4819.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185387283025189426" /></a><br />Sylas sure keeps me busy and happy! He is such a good little boy. He loves it when I sing which is so crazy because I have a horrible voice! And what is really weird is that I know very few children's songs. So I sing Jesus Loves Me a lot. And then I change the words up to do Mommy Loves Me, Grandma Loves Me, and Aunt Heather Loves Me. Then because I can't sing that all day I sing the only other songs I know all the words too. Those would include the Star Spangled Banner, God Bless America, and Amazing Grace. I can also sing the Alphabet. So if all else fails Sylas will know he is loved, he will be patriotic, and he will know his ABC's. At this point that's as good as it gets.Clickin Mama Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128472861303140309noreply@blogger.com2