I don't think you are ready for this...
What up: I never can think of a creative title when I post about our updates. I'm boring like that. Even though it's been a while since my last update {I can't believe I have turned into "that" blogger} I still go through each of my days noting blog worthy material but I never have time to sit down and write it all out. I'll try and catch up now.
Party: We had an amazing Spiderman Birthday Party for a really cool 5 year old at the Children's Home. I say "we" because I have had some incredible support from family and friends. When I say incredible that is still an understatement. These children are so special and deserve so much. My friends and family have stepped up to the plate and have contributed monetarily to make not only their dreams come true, but mine as well. It brings me so much joy knowing that these kids are enjoying their special day.
New City: I can't believe that we have been here long enough to run into someone we know while we were out and about shopping one afternoon. It's also amazing that I know my way around this place like I have lived here forever. I surprised myself at how quickly I have learned the routes. Even the back roads and short cuts. That folks is pretty cool.
Bible Study and Mops: It was not long after we moved here that I visited a Mops groups at the Church. It was much needed Mommy Time, and Kyah seemed to enjoy playing with the kiddos. Since that time we have joined and now attend every other Friday. From what I hear, each Mops meets at different intervals, but I have to say that I love the Bi-weekly meetings that we have. I also began a 4 month Bible Study at the church that will meet every Wednesday. I have a story that is worthy of it's own blog post {which I may never get to so forgive}, but what's most important about this group is that it consists of the most amazing girls I have ever met. I am beyond blessed that God has placed them in my live. One girl in particular, went through the same thing I did after the delivery of her twins. Three others in the group have adopted, and all of the girls in the group are moms to boys. Simply amazing and perfect for me during this phase of life.
Adoption: Of course... I must post an adoption update. We have not begun the process of adoption, but conversation about it is definitely something that we have more of. Kyah is getting older and way more independent {see next update} and we are feeling that the time to start the process will come before next year. As a matter of fact, we attended an adoption conference this morning/afternoon and have been chatting about a few things here and there since. It's definitely something that we will do. It's just getting things in order now and settling in our new house more. More to come on this subject as we have more to share.
Kyah: This child is so fantastic I don't even know where to begin. He has grown so much in this last month that he doesn't even look like the same kid. Ok, well, that's a lie. He does look the same, but you know what I mean. He is a complete toddler with no sign of baby anywhere. Not to mention he wears a size 8 shoe. Yes... 17 months and a size 8 shoe {size 9 not too far behind}. Sad sad day.
He loves talking, running, throwing and kicking the ball, playing basketball {literally}, still loves his dogs and loves being outside. I swear it's the end of the world when he has to come back indoors. I can't wait until the weather gets nicer so that we can stay outdoors longer. Just a few more weeks I imagine.
He fills my day with laughter and babbles. Tell me that his laugh is not infectious. {I dare you}.
House: We are insanely in love with our house and can not wait to get our year in order. When we purchased the home it was covered in brush overgrowth. Shortly after moving in we tore up everything. We have since lived through the winter months with nothing but dirt. We are in desperate need of some landscaping. Soon. Soon.
As for the interior of the home, we have been slowly getting there. When I say slowly, I mean s.l.o.w.l.y. We have yet to have one room that is "complete". All of them are by far livable and safe, but I wouldn't call them decorated. Kyah's would have to be the closest and it's not even done. I'm about to buckle down and hit it hard so hopefully in the next 5-6 months we will have majority of the home decorated and organized and "done". Of course, a house is never done, but it will be closer.
Me: Other than loving on my baby and stealing all of his sugars and playing outside all day long, I have been enjoying a few small "me tasks" on the side. Working on adoption profiles, creating mommy contact cards and thrifting.
I have also been having some health issues that I have not mentioned until now. Since the birth of my son and the small bowel obstruction that occurred after my hysterectomy, I have been having some complications. Note: The most common cause of a SBO is due to abdominal or pelvic surgeries. Since mine was such an emergency, I was a one of the lucky little duckies that got a SBO as a result. Anywhoodles, I have been dealing with some of the effects for about 18 months now and I am finally getting some treatment. I don't feel that it is anything major, but it is something that has been a concern of mine and a discomfort for far too long. Some of the effects have been: weight loss. I do not feel that I am absorbing all of the nutrients from my food. I take vitamins and supplements {probiotic etc} to help, but that can only do so much. I have also noticed that I have to watch what I eat because it may or may not {pardon me} exist for quite sometime. Meats are definitely a concern for my system and cause me lots of pain and nausea. This is not so cool because I have been anemic since my blood transfusion and I need the iron. Eh... life goes on. All in all, I'm a healthy booger but these are a few of the things that I am getting checked out. I have blood work to get completed on Monday to make sure that my cell counts are all back to normal after, oh... 18 months, of having a transfusion. One would think that a blood transfusion is a blood transfusion and you would be done with it. Not quite the case.
Ending: I will be posting more pictures this coming week to sum up and share more about all of the listed topics. This was just a bunch of reading. However.... I know that you love me enough that you made it to this point.
