tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47776992506685175992024-02-06T18:37:07.065-08:00Trail to Aiden LeeThis is our journey to our son, Aiden Lee!Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12376469434724809354noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4777699250668517599.post-36842841614115598122012-01-07T20:42:00.000-08:002012-01-07T20:42:51.576-08:00After much deliberation ...I have decided to end "Trail to Aiden Lee" blog. The whole point of the blog was to detail the journey to our adopted son, Aiden Lee Lemmons. I've done that. And, I'm so glad I did. Before I started this blog, I was anti-blog. I was not going to blog, was not computer savvy to even think about trying to set one up, nor did I think I had the time to devote to it! Boy, oh boy, was I wrong! This has been the most therapeutic aspect of the whole adoption process, not to mention having most all the adoption details remembered and recorded. I plan on making my blog into a book, from Blog2Print's website. I can't wait to get it going and re-read our little adventure. <br />
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So what's next for me? Glad you should ask. Why, another blog, don't you know! If you're curious what life has in store for the Lemmons' household, hike on over to this little <a href="http://whenlifegivesyoulemmonsl.blogspot.com/">cozy spot.</a> I'm sure I'll be adding more things to the site layout, but for now it's comfy, cozy, and I like it! Remember, I'm not a computer savvy mama, so hang around, you never know what you might see!</div>
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Thanks so so SO much for reading, commenting, and hanging around this last year! I really do appreciate all the support from you all through this long process. It has meant more than you will ever know! </div>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12376469434724809354noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4777699250668517599.post-68700026230586054182012-01-04T20:11:00.000-08:002012-01-04T20:11:13.963-08:00January 3, 2012On this date, yesterday actually, Aiden turned 2 years old. I can not believe he has been home with us for 10 months tomorrow. He was actually placed in our arms 10 months ago yesterday. Confusing? Hardly.... Aiden has been with us for 10 months now, and he's 2!!<br />
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I remembered that I had his Hanbok in his closet. I got it out today so I could take a picture of him in it. I took it out of the sack and showed it to Aiden. He seemed less than thrilled when he saw it, a little scared really. I tried to put it on him and he was fighting me a little, which is totally not him! Not sure what he was thinking, but he never fights me putting anything on him, maybe except a hat, which he won't wear by the way. So I told him that he can have some M & M's if he'd let me put it on him. Attention granted! So he let me finish putting the Hanbok on him. Then I tried to take a picture. Here's the first one, not bad, but not what I was wanting!<br />
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He was moving around and I thought, standing up would be better. More M & M's... Notice the red M & M in his left hand.<br />
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Okay eyes closed, next!!! I took him into the kitchen. My bed was not the best background. Duh!<br />
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As soon as I took him into the kitchen, he planted himself here. More M & M's needed. Maybe the stairs will be better.<br />
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This is the only light switch he can reach in the whole house. Trying again....<br />
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I can't believe he kept the headpiece on so long, but this one pretty much says I wanna take this hat off!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, my little Korean cutie is 2 now. I still can't believe it! Yesterday morning, when I went in his room to get him out of bed, the first thing I said was "Happy Birthday!" Usually I say, "Good Morning!" The first thing I thought of when I was changing him, was his birth mother. I had a few tears well up in my eyes, but pushed them back. I was sad for a few minutes thinking about her and what a hard decision she made. His birth mother wasn't young, according to Aiden's records, his birth mother was 38 when she gave birth to him, 38! She knew she couldn't take care of him, she didn't have family that could help. But, she did the next best thing. She choose to give him up so a loving family could take him to a far away land, a place where he would be so loved and cared for. What a selfless thing to do. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I thought of her from time to time all day, hoping she would know in her heart that he <i>was</i> being loved and cared for, that he <i>was/is</i> a very happy little boy, and that he <i>will</i> have every opportunity life has to offer. Aiden deserves so much because he is that special, he is a loving and happy little boy, and he has shown and taught me so much about myself. Like I've said before, he has shown me how I was thinking all wrong about my own adoption. I never once thought of my birth mother and how she must have felt through the years of my life, not once. But one morning, it finally clicked with me. Click <a href="http://trailtoaidenlee.blogspot.com/2011/08/august-19-2011.html">here</a> if you'd like to read my "ah ha" moment blog post. I'm posting the last paragraph again, because it pretty much sums up how I feel now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #66bb33; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">is my savior. He is teaching me so much about myself. He was destined to be with me and my family from the very beginning. I never knew the impact he would have on my life and my families lives till now. So through the years when Aiden's birthday comes around, I will always remember his birth mother, her loss, and her gift to us. I will always say a prayer thanking her for Aiden and hope that she has peace in her heart. And as my birthday rolls around from this day forward, I will say a prayer for my birth mother also, thanking her for my life, and hope that she has peace in her heart, just as I have now.</div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #66bb33; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12376469434724809354noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4777699250668517599.post-62336380811897107352012-01-02T15:11:00.000-08:002012-01-02T20:39:23.295-08:00Birthdays!! Yes .... 2 of them!! (con't....)Round 2! Ding ding! Every year we have a small "grandparents" birthday party for Tay. It's usually just Mike and me, Tay, and both sets of grandparents on or around her birthday. Somewhere around February we have our Cousin's Birthday party at our house for ALL the cousin's. If you remember from a December post, we have what we call the Cousin's Christmas for all the cousins in my family. So we have a small birthday party for Tay on or around her birthday every year. This year was totally different. We have one to add to Tay's party - Aiden! Tay's birthday was on Dec 30th and Aiden's birthday will be tomorrow, January 3rd! So, we celebrated both kids birthdays together with their grandparents last night, New Years Day. <br />
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The grandparents arrived around 4 yesterday afternoon. First, there were presents!<br />
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With big sister Taylor helping again.<br />
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This toy was super cool. Aiden loved it! The cars go down the ramp after you hit a button and it makes real car racing sounds. He played with it for a long time. Thanks Granny and Grandaddy! <br />
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Next, Aiden was digging into his animal crackers at his new picnic table. Taylor had one of these tables when she was little and she sat at it A LOT. So I'm hoping Aiden will like it just as much. So far, he seems to, although he'll pat the seat next to him and say, "sit" asking me to sit next to him. Sorry buddy, not gonna happen. If I get down in that seat, I may not be able to get out.<br />
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Aiden also got a water table. I'd heard about these from my cousin and I knew Aiden would just love this thing! Although, he'll have to wait till summer to play with it, but it'll be awesome! This kid seriously loves water! Tay was opening her presents too. This girl has a different sense of style, obviously, but I love that she can be similar to other girls, but be so different at the same time. That's my girl! Totally unique in her own way! :)<br />
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I think the biggest hit to the party was this awesome slide!!<br />
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He absolutely LOVED it!! I thought it may be a bit big for him, but seeing him laugh and go down that thing so many times, nah, it's perfect!<br />
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Like father, like son. Aiden got down in the floor to help daddy put it together. Really simple, put a few bolts and nuts in, a couple of screws and you're done, instant FUN!<br />
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Aiden's awesome big sister, helping out again!<br />
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On to cake and ice cream, the good stuff! I'd kept the "2" candle from Taylor's second birthday and put it on Aiden cake.<br />
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We sang Happy Birthday to him and I moved in with the cake.<br />
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It took him a couple of tries, but he actually blew out the candle! Wish I had a video of it, so cute!<br />
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YUMMY!! He loved the cake and the ice cream Grandaddy B was feeding him!<br />
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All gone! Even the crumbs didn't have a chance!<br />
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Next, Nana moved in for one of those Aiden <i>hugs</i>, they are THE BEST!<br />
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Aiden got to watch a video of himself on Nana's camera. He was glued to it.<br />
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All in all, the birthdays were THE BEST ever! It's so great to have Aiden with us on his second birthday. Still can't believe he's here sometimes. I have to just look at him time and time again. He is one amazing little boy. Aiden has taught me so much that I can't believe all I've learned from him, a now soon to be 2 year old! He is one special little boy who I can't imagine my life without now. <br />
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Tomorrow will be a very special day. There will be 3 mothers (birth mother, foster mother, and me) thinking about him all day long, loving him even more, and hoping the best for him always. I know we all have a very special place in our hearts for him. I hope he one day knows how much we ALL love him and cared for him in our own very special way. Although my heart will be heavy tomorrow, Aiden's heart will be full. <br />
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Aiden,<br />
I promise, you will know who you are and where you came for when that day comes. You will know how much you were loved from the very beginning. Understand that she loved you so much, she wanted a better life for you, for you to have opportunities you wouldn't have otherwise. She only thought of you when she made the hardest decision of her life, to give you a better life. We are so happy to have you in our family and love you so so much!<br />
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Mommie<br />
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<b style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: -webkit-center;"> </b><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b> The Gift of Life</b></span><br />
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</b></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>I didn't give you the gift of life,</b></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>But in my heart I know.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>The love I feel is deep and real,</b></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>As if it had been so.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>For us to have each other</b></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Is like a dream come true!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>No, I didn't give you</b></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>The gift of life,</b></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Life gave me the gift of you.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>--- Unknown</b></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br />
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<b>Our Child!</b><br />
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~ With anxious hearts and open arms, <br />
we sought you everywhere. <br />
You, dear child, are a gift from God, <br />
The answer to our prayer. <br />
No matter whether birth or choice,<br />
A home is blessed from above.<br />
When caring parents claim their child,<br />
A family is formed by love<a href="http://www.child-adoption-matters.com/our-child.html">.....</a><br />
---Unknown<br />
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<b>Legacy of an Adopted Child</b><br />
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Once there were two women,<br />
who never knew each other.<br />
One you do not remember,<br />
the other you call mother.<br />
Two different lives,<br />
shaped to make your one...<br />
One became your guiding star,<br />
the other became your sun.<br />
The first gave you life and<br />
the second taught you to live it.<br />
The first gave you a need for love,<br />
and the second was there to give it.<br />
One gave you a nationality,<br />
the other gave you a name.<br />
One gave you a seed of talent,<br />
the other gave you an aim.<br />
One gave you emotions,<br />
the other calmed your fears.<br />
One saw your first sweet smile,<br />
the other dried your tears.<br />
One gave you up ...<br />
that's all she could do.<br />
The other prayed for a child<br />
and God led her straight to you.<br />
And now you ask me,<br />
through your fears,<br />
the age old question<br />
unanswered throughout the years...<br />
Heredity or environment,<br />
which are you the product of?<br />
Neither, my darling neither.<br />
Just two different kinds of love<a href="http://www.child-adoption-matters.com/legacy-of-an-adopted-child.html">.....</a><br />
---UnknownLeahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12376469434724809354noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4777699250668517599.post-8715216836936079682012-01-01T21:26:00.000-08:002012-01-02T13:40:33.311-08:00Birthdays!! Yes .... 2 of them!!One thing I thought was amazing, when we first read Aiden's file sent to us from Holt International, was that Aiden's birthday was on January 3rd. Taylor's birthday is on December 30th. Wow, they're 4 days apart from each other! How cool would that be??<br />
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So on December 30th, Tay had her birthday/slumber party with 4 of her school friends. The girls arrived around 11:00 am on Friday. They chilled out for a few and then I said it was time to get some lunch before we headed to the mall. Taylor was turning 11 years old. Now in my mind, I'm still picturing my little girl, all sweet and quiet, kind of shy still. You know, as you see your sweet child, all in their innocence. So when I got all the girls in the truck to go eat lunch, I still had some what of those visions in my head. Boy did I get a shocking education on the way to McD's! And let me just say, girls today are not the same girls we were 30 years ago. (Keep in mind, I'm 41!) So now I'm comparing my 11 year old and her friends to me and my friends when we were 16! Yes I said 16. Some of the same conversations they were having would have been me and my friends at age 16! How is it they grow up so fast!?!<br />
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Moving on, we get to McD's and the girls stand there acting all shy and no one wants to go first and order. Typical 11 year olds come back into the picture, whew, I knew they were there somewhere. So finally Faith jumps up there and they all soon follow along. Funny how the conversation tends to lead back to my 16 year old days when we all sat down to eat. Don't think I didn't like these adorable, sweet girls at all, I do! Just look at them!<br />
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Of course my child is the one with the goofy look shoving a french fry in her mouth! lol Love that girl!<br />
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So we all finished eating and we headed to our local mall. The first stop, Claire's! All these girls had money and were so excited to go there and spend it! <br />
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Next stop was Build a Bear! Ahhh, the 11 years olds are back! But, only 2 of them wanted to <i>build a bear</i>. I forgot to take a pic so you'll just have to visualize 5 - 11 year olds at Build A Bear, acting as though they're 16. The two girls that were actually getting a bear were getting help from the other 3 on what they could buy with the money they had left. Quite hilarious, I assure you! But in all seriousness they did very well. I had to help one out with 46 cents and the other girl needed a dollar. I was pretty impressed with their math skills and their choices.<br />
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After that, the girls were pretty much broke, wiped out, out of funds. But they had a blast being together! Next, I needed to go to Toys R Us to get Aiden's birthday presents. So we headed there, the girls walked around together while I was waiting to purchase the items (You'll see those later!) Got them in the truck and headed home. After we got home, the girls went upstairs and played around for the next 2 hours. It sounded like a heard of elephants doing the Running Man up there! Just how much noise can 5 - 11 year old girls make? Elephants ... I dare say! It got pretty rowdy, but they were having a blast.<br />
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It was supper time, so Mike got the grill out, fired it up, and grilled them some hot dogs. I got the chips and lemonade out. They gobbled that up quick. Next, cake and ice cream!<br />
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They were trying not to breathe on the candles. <br />
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My silly girl! "What are you waiting for? Make a wish!"<br />
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Meanwhile, Aiden sits quietly in his high chair eating his cake and watching those silly girls. I think he just didn't know what to think about all those girls, really.<br />
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Another thing, I totally underestimated the stomachs of 5 - 11 year old girls! WOW some of those girls can put away some food! After the cake and ice cream, they went back upstairs and the elephants returned! Needless to say, they were having oodles of fun and after about an hour they settled down a bit. Mike and I went upstairs to get their beds, blankets, pillows out. Got them all settled and then they wanted to watch a movie. I put the movie in and stayed up and watched it with them, or should I say 2 of them. The other 3 girls were fast asleep about 30 minutes into it. By the time the movie was over, it was 12 am. Turned the movie off, slithered downstairs, got ready for bed, and crashed. I didn't hear a peep out of them all night. Those girls plum wore themselves out! Awesome!!! I know right?? <br />
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The next morning, Aiden sent out his morning call around 7:20, yeah he's been sleeping later since Tay's been out of school for Christmas break! I soon heard the girls moving around upstairs. And don't you know those elephants returned yet again. I went upstairs and asked who's ready for pancakes. All hands went up! I came down, fixed what I thought would be sufficient enough pancakes. Wrong! They gobbled them up, and wanted more. So, I fixed more. Totally underestimated those girls' stomachs, totally!<br />
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By lunch time most of the girls had gone home. Tay was tired, I could tell, but she had one awesome birthday party. So she spent the rest of the day being quiet, and I enjoyed the rest of the day being quiet. So happy birthday to my Tay Tay. Can't believe what an awesome girl you're turning into. You made me a mother 11 years ago. You were my first baby, which makes you so special! Can't wait to see you grow into a fine young woman! Love you!<br />
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(to be continued.....)Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12376469434724809354noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4777699250668517599.post-47859686201162884502011-12-28T13:31:00.000-08:002011-12-28T13:46:17.632-08:00Thanksgiving, then Christmas, and now birthdays??So where the heck <i>has </i>time gone?!? Seriously! These last 9 months have gone by sooooo quickly! Who knew adding one little kiddo would make it all fly by that much faster. Once Thanksgiving hit, life has been such a blur. There were so many things I wanted to blog about, but could not find the time! So now I'm throwing them all together. Here's Thanksgiving with the grandparents:<br />
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We have a very special tradition that's been brewing around our house these last 5 years. Both Mike's mom and dad and my mom and dad come to our house for Thanksgiving. May seem awkward, but it works great for us. Our parents really enjoy getting together and it's makes things so much easier on Thanksgiving to have it at our house with everyone. If you add up all the years Mike's mom and dad, my mom and dad, and Mike and I have been married, it comes to around 114 years! How awesome is that!?!?! And of course with a very special addition this year! This adorable kiddo, who on December 12 became an official Lemmons!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>So this Christmas was a very very special one! Aiden joined our family officially and we had his first Christmas with us! The month of December seemed really crazy. I had made the Korean flag ornaments in October and November to sell to my AP mamas to help with Christmas this year.<br />
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They were a big hit! Thanks so much for all the mamas that purchased my ornaments! It really warmed my heart to see all your pictures and posts on Facebook, blogs, etc! You helped this family celebrate one awesome Christmas! I've got great ornament ideas brewing for next Christmas too! ;)<br />
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I think Aiden enjoyed his Christmas with us. He seemed like he was learning the whole time. He really got the hang of opening presents, even helped his big sister when she really didn't want it. But she helped him just as much.<br />
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Christmas with the cousins and grandparents was so much fun. All you needed to do was point Aiden is the right direction of a present and he was on it!<br />
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Now we're moving on to birthdays! Yes, I said birthday(s)! Taylor's birthday is December 30th, this Friday. She'll be 11 years old. Just can not believe how old my little girl is getting to be. I told her the other day to quit growing up, she just gave me that grown up look that said, "duh mom!". She's planning on having some girls over for a birthday/slumber party Friday night. Not sure if I'm ready for it, but I'll certainly give it my all!<br />
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Next, it'll be Aiden's birthday January 3rd. This will be his first birthday with us and will turn 2 years old! He's grown up so much since we first saw his picture last June. When Aiden was in Korea and we were waiting on him, I often thought about all the <i>firsts </i>that I would be missing, first tooth, first step, etc. Now all I can think about are all the firsts we're experiencing <i>with </i>him. I don't think about those firsts we've missed because we're making so many more memories with him actually here! They are far better than I ever could have imagined!<br />
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I can't believe how much he's changed in the last 9 months. Aiden says just about anything you ask him to. Although some words aren't real clear, I can understand it. He now gives kisses, asks for hugs, helps mama a lot, even when I don't need it. ;) In the last month, Aiden has really come out of his shell. He's become more secure, and loves his mama, daddy, and sister. He really loves his big sister, really! He actually <i>calls </i>me mama now too. He'll go running through the house saying "mama" looking for me. I can not believe how much love this little boy has. He loves us all, grandparents too and we all love him. He's learned so much now and I've learned just as much from him. He changes weekly, all the way down to the position he goes to sleep in. I still stay in his room till he falls asleep. He sleeps really well now. I'll hear him cry from time to time at night, but he goes right back to sleep. He wakes usually around the same time every morning. He sleeps good when he sleeps, he's just not a late sleeper. He gets around 10 hours at night and naps for an hour to 2 hours during the day. Eating is still a challenge, but that's with any child. Believe me, Aiden is a solid 28 pounds! And I do mean <i>solid! </i> Anyone who picks him up will tell you that.<br />
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Can't imagine my life without him! Everything feels complete around our house. He is one awesome kiddo that I love with all my heart! What an awesome year it has been ..... really! Can't wait for the rest of his life!<br />
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Here's a funny moment from Christmas morning.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Korean flag ornaments are now $10, shipping and handling included still. Hurry up and purchase one, two, three or however many you'd like! I still have a few of these ornaments left, so email me at <u>mikeleahtn@comcast.net</u> with your email address to send a PayPal invoice to, how many you'd like, and address. Still discounted if you purchase more than one! Thanks to all that have purchased them!! Really enjoy seeing your posts and blogs about you enjoying your ornaments!! :)</div>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12376469434724809354noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4777699250668517599.post-47158999181584160442011-12-15T14:11:00.000-08:002011-12-15T14:17:35.098-08:00Finalization!! ...It finally happened! We went to court on Monday, December 12th and finalized Aiden's adoption! :) I can't believe it's finally done. Really. We are Aiden's forever family .... finally! It almost doesn't seem real. To be over in 15 minutes in court after 4 years of waiting ..... WOW!<br />
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Although Aiden came home with us on March 5th of this year, his guardian was still Holt Korea. And even though he lived with us the last, almost, 9 months, he still wasn't <i>ours. </i>During that time, our home study agency came and made home visits to see how we were doing. After 6 months, they approved us to be his family. Next, we contacted an adoption attorney, she wrote up our petition to adopt, our social worker chimed in to give the agency's approval, filed it with the Robertson County court clerk and BAM, we had a court date to finalize on December 12th, 2011. Really, it wasn't that easy or quick. But another "wait" is over and now Yeong-min Gim is officially Aiden Lee Lemmons forever!<br />
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Mike took half a day off of work, Taylor missed most of her school day, but it was awesome. My mom and dad were there along with Mike's mom and dad. We all met up out front of this building, the Robertson County court house.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;">The center of the building was constructed in 1879. The clock tower and wings on either side were added in 1930. The exterior of the building went through renovations in 2006. Main Street is also old highway U.S. 41 and old U.S. 431 and a cross street in TN49.</span><br />
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Since we were attending circuit court, we went to the old court house, as I call it. The county recently built a new criminal court building that houses the jail, criminal court, etc. Glad we were able to go to the "old" one, pretty awesome building! Okay, so here are some pics of us inside, waiting on jury selection to finish upstairs.<br />
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Once we were inside, we ended up sitting there another 20 minutes waiting on the judge to come in. The court room was so quiet, and then there was Aiden!<br />
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Needless to say, he had everyone in there smiling and laughing! The judge finally came in and got down to business. He took care of some business first then called us up. He first said that would be the most rewarding thing all day he'd get done. After our attorney gave her little spill on us and Aiden, the judge asked Taylor if she wanted Aiden to be her little brother. She said yes, so the judge said he would grant our adoption, only on her approval! lol Kind of funny, Taylor smiled really big, so cute! He signed our petition and came down to get a picture with all of us. He shook Mike and my hand and said congratulations and what a wonderful thing we were doing. The judge saw that both sets of grandparents were there and they should all come and get in the pictures too! So here we are!<br />
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By the third picture, Aiden was ready to RUN, been couped up and held all morning. And then it was done. We went downstairs, talked with our attorney some more on a few details and was finished! We are Aiden's forever family now!<br />
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After coming home and posting some finalization pictures on Facebook, I came across this post from a friend from church. What an awesome person, he really is! Thanks Kenny, this really meant a lot to me. :)<br />
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The ornaments are not fragile. They're very light and great for households with little ones that help to decorate the Christmas tree or rearrange your ornaments when you're not looking! Check out the pics.<br />
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If you'd like to purchase one, they are $12, shipping and handling included. Email me at <u>mikeleahtn@comcast.net</u> with how many you would like, your name, address, and email address. I will send you an emailed invoice through PayPal. If you'd like to purchase more than one, the price for each will be reduced.<br />
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I hope you enjoy your ornaments as much as I have! Every time I look at them, I'm reminded of my little Aiden's birth place and all the other little cuties who have their forever family! The Korean flag has so many meanings with each aspect shown on it. Click <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_South_Korea">here</a> to find out what each part means. I have a love for this country that some will not understand. But for those who do, here's one special reminder! Thanks for the love! :)Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12376469434724809354noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4777699250668517599.post-5361958672284480982011-11-23T04:47:00.000-08:002011-11-23T04:47:06.949-08:00Finalization is near ....Got that ever loving call from our lawyer yesterday. We have a court date to finalize Aiden's adoption!!!! December 12th never looked so good to me!!!! I can't wait!! Soon, Yeong Min Gim will be Aiden Lee Lemmons!! He's always <i>been</i> Aiden to us, and when he's getting into trouble sometimes "Aiden Lee!!" But soon he will be known as Aiden Lee Lemmons legally to our insurance company, his doctor office, and the government - God help them! So I'm super stoked about this upcoming event!<br />
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He is a very special boy who has changed my life forever and for the better! He's brought so much meaning into my life, I can't really explain it all. The experience of going through his adoption has really opened my eyes and my heart! 4 years ago, I never dreamed how much this would change my life. I have to admit it was a little scary at times, very uncertain others, and the wait was excruciating. But, he's here, been home with us almost 9 months!<br />
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God has a way of putting a hand on everything. He certainly had his hand on my heart and helped me see this little boy. Sometimes I just stare at Aiden while he's playing. He'll catch me looking at him and I'll smile. He'll smile the biggest, cutest smile back at me and keep playing. I adore this child so much. For what he's had to go through to find his forever family is truly amazing to me. He has opened his heart and let us be his family, for that, I am truly thankful!Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12376469434724809354noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4777699250668517599.post-85290499020029286452011-11-15T19:23:00.000-08:002011-11-15T19:23:34.386-08:00Dying to do this ...I've been dying to blog lately, there's so much to show and say, but I've been really busy on a little, okay, BIG project. I'm trying to get it done before Thanksgiving and I'm really not sure if I can finish it all by then. So, the blogging will have to wait, darn it! I've got all kinds of things to be blogging about, but with this <i>project</i> hanging, I've got to spend every spare minute a day on it. Which to be honest, isn't much. Aiden usually takes a nap between 1ish to 3ish. I have to pick Tay up at school at 3. So as Aiden's napping and waiting till the last possible minute until time to pick her up, I work like crazy to get as much done as I can. The kids are tucked away in bed by 9pm, Aiden by 8:30 and Tay at least by 9, and man is that hard to do sometimes, this girl moves like a snail sometimes! So that leaves from 9pm to 10ish to work a little more. Not a lot of time see? I guess once I finish this BIG project I'll blog about it too.<br />
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So last year at this time was kind of rough. The holidays were right around the corner, no Emigration Permit for Aiden in 2010. So check it out, <a href="http://trailtoaidenlee.blogspot.com/2010/11/my-brain-in-motivated.html">here</a> is where I turned a corner and got creative last year. That creative bug has bit me again. Stay turned .... more to come ... later! :)Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12376469434724809354noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4777699250668517599.post-78392105413684401042011-10-31T20:16:00.000-07:002011-10-31T20:16:20.939-07:00Gothic - MonkeyOkay, so I'll explain the title in a few. It's Halloween, costumes, candy, and fun! So I found a cute little costume for Aiden. Tay on the other hand had a hard time figuring out what she wanted to be. It went from a zombie, to a zoo keeper, to a Gothic Vampiress, to just Gothic. Yep, that's what I said. <i>Gothic,</i> really? Okay, so take a look at this picture before I go any further.<br />
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Now, take a look at these. Would you believe they are the same girl? I almost didn't believe it, and I did her make up and helped her get ready! Kind of scary when I look at them together! I hope I'll be looking at the first picture later in life and not the next few.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So there you have it, Gothic and a Monkey. I'd say this Halloween was a success. Had a great time with family and friends and also had Aiden's first Halloween with us. He enjoyed himself at both occasions. Although, he didn't sit still for one minute at either. This monkey does.not.stop! He's on the go all the time! Which is good. He's healthy, happy, and the most lovable kiddo! So thankful every day that he is with us and we get to enjoy all of his firsts with us!</div>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12376469434724809354noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4777699250668517599.post-16728318732794690622011-10-23T13:18:00.000-07:002011-10-25T11:51:10.609-07:00Best Korean-American Playdate .... ever!Yep, that's it! It was the best K-A play date ever! Well, at least so far it was. ML, an AP from the Boro, got together with another mom, E, from ole Louisville and set up this awesome Korean-American play date at Dinosaur World in Cave City, Kentucky. We got there at 9 am, to see C from M, Kentucky there, getting the stroller ready. We'd never been there so it was a new experience all together. There were around 9 families there, one family came as far as Wisconsin! Not much else to say except we all had a great time and it was really great seeing fellow AP's again and meeting new ones!<br />
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Taylor found a buddy right away. This is Harrison. Fellow AP's, Harrison's mom and dad are soon to be parents of the adorable Korean twins, on the photolisting.<br />
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Taylor saw her other buddy Ella! She has been wanting to see her!<br />
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An attempt at a group picture. <br />
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Then time for "the dig".<br />
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Olivia, who avoids cameras, still a cutie pie without a smile for the camera! :)<br />
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Aiden and Will, with Olivia's pretty orange bow on the right side.<br />
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The last few pictures are another attempt at a group picture. It was pretty funny and a major attempt, that worked out pretty good by the last shot! :)<br />
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So yeah, here it is, the final product. L-R Ella, Annalee, Mabel, Brodie, Miles, Olivia, Bates, Will, and Aiden. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Whew! I think we were all worn out after this outing, but it was fun, fun, fun. Aiden was exhausted, but it was a great day to remember and I hope we can be a part of many more to come! Thanks MaryLeigh for the invite! These adorable little kiddies are so special and it really warms my heart that they can get together and share that Korean bond.Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12376469434724809354noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4777699250668517599.post-64906991633649735832011-10-16T13:28:00.000-07:002011-10-16T20:57:04.717-07:00Second half of Fall Break ...After we got back home from Gatlinburg, Mike went back to work on Wednesday, and Aiden woke up with a fever, blah! Guess the trip hoarded some new germs his little body wasn't use too. Plus he was just worn out from the trip. So the runny nose, and low grade fever didn't really keep him down, he still was on the move! The last time he had a fever and cold, he was really whiny and wanted to be held all the time. This time he did surprisingly better, only wanted to be held some of the time and even played some. Now the fever is gone, but the runny nose remains, and I noticed him wheezing some. He started coughing Thursday night before bed and sure enough, Friday morning he had a hard time breathing. He tried to cry Friday morning first thing, but had a really hard time doing even that, I heard him, on the monitor, gasp for air after he'd let out a cry, so I got in there pretty quick, got him changed and sat down with this little machine.<br />
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Yes this little guy is cute, but I really hate that we need him so badly sometimes. Aiden is doing better now, but is still having a little trouble breathing and is still coughing some, so this little panda will stay out for a while. :(<br />
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Though Aiden was somewhat better, we decided we'd go get pumpkins. So we headed down the road to the Freeland's patch! Aiden had a blast looking at all the pumpkins, gourds, hay bales, etc! I have to admit, it probably didn't do him any good being outside in the breeze, but he had fun and it was for only 20 minutes. And how could he pass up on all this:<br />
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I could not get Aiden's attention to save my life, but how could I when there was <i>so much</i> to look at around there! I'm sure he's never seen anything or experienced anything like all of that before, so I can chalk it up to being another great first for all of us! :)Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12376469434724809354noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4777699250668517599.post-8440525105370778522011-10-11T20:10:00.000-07:002011-10-11T20:10:45.536-07:00Firsts ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>As we were going through this adoption process, I would get a little sad from time to time at all the firsts I'd miss, Aiden's first tooth, first laugh, first everything. So in the last 7 months, WOW he's been with us for 7 months now! As I was saying, in the last 7 months, we've seen quite a few firsts I guess, but this last weekend, we took our first family trip as a family of <i>four</i>! That's a major first if you ask me! ;) This past Saturday we left for Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Since Aiden had never been in the car for more than an hour ride, I was a bit nervous, actually, the idea of the whole trip made me very nervous. We left around lunch, after about an hour in the car, Aiden finally fell asleep. Pretty peaceful ride, but after only an hour Aiden woke up. I was sitting in the back with him, so I kept him occupied with snacks, tickle sessions, and a drink. He did great! Oh btw, hubby borrowed this awesome ride for the short trip. Love those perks!<br />
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We finally arrived at our hotel in Pigeon Forge, settled in and walked down the road to get something to eat.<br />
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Dinner was great, Texas Roadhouse! Went back to the room to get ready for bed. Aiden had other ideas.<br />
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Since Aiden had never slept in anything besides his bed at our house, my only other option was to borrow a Pack N Play from a friend of mine, Thanks Lee Ann!!! :) I was so nervous on how he would sleep in it. He's not the best sleeper really, so I was of course worried, I'm a nutcase like that! The little guy was really tired that first night, I gave him a bath, put his pj's on, then laid him down on my bed with me. He rolled around a bit, then he was out, fell asleep on me. I layed him in this:<br />
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and he stayed asleep till around 4 am. Heard his usual cry at this time, but he fell back asleep - yah! He woke the next morning around 6:30! Awesome! So his first in a Pack N Play went well. The hotel had Disney Junior, I was more excited about it than Aiden was but I caught this little picture when he was watching it the second morning.<br />
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Taylor was bored waiting on the rest of us to get ready so this is how she spent her time. Aiden I guess thought it was funny. <br />
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After breakfast we took off up the hill to Gatlinburg. If was the first time Aiden had spent so much time in his stroller. I guess there was so much to look at, he did awesome!<br />
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After leaving Gatlinburg, Aiden crashed in the car on the ride back down the hill, got to the hotel, I put Aiden down for his nap in the P N P and Mike and Tay went to play put put golf and rode go carts. After that was dinner time, walked up the road for dinner and back to get ready for bed. Aiden was super tired that night, went to sleep on me again, put him in the P N P, and woke the next morning happy.<br />
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We left for home but made a stop at the Knoxville Zoo. Aiden did awesome there too. Towards the end of the walking we let him out of the stroller to run around a bit, and boy did he run, poor little guy wore himself out! Here's some pics.<br />
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Red Panda Bears! They were so cute!<br />
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Bottle feeding the babies!<br />
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So we had a great weekend. It was great to get away, and we all enjoyed some of Aiden's firsts, so did he!Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12376469434724809354noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4777699250668517599.post-73553127719714969752011-10-03T19:54:00.000-07:002011-10-03T19:54:36.467-07:00Dedication ...This past Sunday, Oct 2, 2011, was Aiden's Dedication at our church. Bro Bill, our pastor, asked us to come down front to introduce Aiden to the church. What I didn't know was that he wanted me to give a short explanation on our journey to Aiden. After Bro Bill introduced us and said a few words, he read this scripture:<br />
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After a few words from Bro Bill, he asked me to say a few words about our journey to Aiden. What seemed like 20 seconds, I'm sure was 2 minutes. I just hit the high notes, "Four years ago ... " blah, blah, blah. I could have stood up there all day explaining all the details, sweat, tears, and blood we shed for our journey to Aiden. There was so much more, but if anyone wanted to know details, then they need to read this blog, from beginning to end. Of course, now I can think of a few other things I wished I'd said up there, but what I said was fine, or so I was told by my mother! Thanks mom! :) The grandparents were all there and counted for. So glad they could take part in this special day.<br />
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Bro Bill asked before the service if he thought Aiden would let him hold him. I said maybe, maybe not. Well, the time came and Aiden went right to Bro Bill. It may have been that Aiden was in total shock, standing in front of all the congregation, but nonetheless, he did. And it was the best sight and warmed my heart!<br />
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One last little tidbit, when I was giving my little summation of our journey to Aiden, the last comment I made was that we were hoping to finalize his adoption before the end of the year, go to court and he'll be ours forever. At that moment, Aiden looked at me, and as I was saying "he'll be ours forever, he's perfect" I smiled and Aiden smiled back at me. It was the sweetest thing! We will be his forever and ever. Aiden is perfect, perfect for us. I could not imagine life without him now. He fits in so well with us, never would have imagined it being that way, but it's happened. Can't believe 6 months ago we met Aiden for the very first time. Now, I get numerous hugs a day, endless smiles, and ever got a sweet little kiss this last week. I'd rather not say my life is complete, but it feels complete with all of us in his life!Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12376469434724809354noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4777699250668517599.post-39910549577562367022011-09-21T20:18:00.000-07:002011-09-21T20:18:19.061-07:00You need to read this ...I just had to post this. Take the time to read it. It's a fellow AP's blog post and is definitely worth reading. It's a must! I insist!! Read it now!!!<br />
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<a href="http://stickysloans.blogspot.com/">http://stickysloans.blogspot.com/</a>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12376469434724809354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4777699250668517599.post-46505868556980591012011-09-19T20:13:00.000-07:002011-09-20T11:05:41.658-07:003rd Post Placement visit ...This afternoon Mike, Taylor, Aiden, and I went to our social workers office for our last post placement visit! Why yes I'm excited!! It was our final official visit with Hallie, our social worker. So now we wait. (I remember so well how I always would post about the <i>waiting</i> and how much I hated it.) But this wait isn't near as long. Hallie will write up her report and send it off to Holt in Oregon. They will complete their "consent" letter and send it back here. Our lawyer jumps in at this point, and soon we'll be off to court to finalize this little guys adoption!!! :)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I still can not believe it's been 6 months since he's been home - HONESTLY, I can't! Like so many other AP's have said, it seems like he's been home forever, but yet it's only been 6 months! Aiden is doing so incredibly well now. I look at him sometimes and I'm just amazed at what this kid has gone through to get to us. And I still can't believe Mike and I flew half way around the world to get him!! It brings tears to my eyes some days. He's so amazing to watch and he's attached to all of us, even the grandparents. He even tends to get a little upset when the grandparents go to leave from visiting. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Since Aiden turned 20 months old on Sept 3rd, here are 20 new tidbits about Aiden:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> 1) Has become a picky eater now. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> 2) Loves to spit water, milk, pretty much anything out of his mouth at any given moment, for fun no less! ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> 3) Is scared to death of our home phone ringing. (I guess because it happens so rare!) hahaha</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> 4) Tries to say so many words now, which I'm loving!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> 5) Loves to turn the light switch on for me and off when we're leaving a room, and smiles at his little accomplishment. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> 6) Will run to me with open arms to give me a great big hug. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> 7) Will look deep into my eyes sometimes like he's trying to figure them out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> 8) Loves to look for his "buddies" at our local Kroger store that make his visit there so memorable! (Thanks for the balloons!) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> 9) Waves bye bye to pretty much anyone now. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">10) Still loves to go outside and play. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">11) Can open all interior doors - scary!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">12) Asks for "Juice" on a regular basis now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">13) Can point to his hair, eyes, nose, mouth, ears, toes/feet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">14) Sleeps from 8:30 at night till about 6:30 in the morning, give or take a few minutes either way. YAH!! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">15) Unfortunately is fascinated by dog poop in our yard. (Probably because I'm trying to keep him out of it!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">16) Will give anybody "5" when they hold their hand out, even a knuckle "bump". </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">17) Helps me with laundry from time to time. (Actually shuts the dryer door,even if I'm not quite ready for him to.) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">18) Can drive his remote control car in the driveway. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">19) Likes to ride our next door neighbors 4-wheeler, with his daddy of course! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">20) Naps from 1pm to 3pm most days. YAH! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So our little guy has settled in pretty good around our house. Tonight when I was putting him to bed, he had a bit of a hard time settling down to sleep, so I rubbed his back a little and let my hand stay close to his arm until he got quiet. Then his little hand somehow found my littlest finger and slowly grabbed a hold of it and held it for a long while, then released it. It was as if he was saying thank you mamma for being close, just when I need it. It was the sweetest thing, almost made me cry. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is Ella. Isn't she the cutest??? Her picture was posted in another mom's signature on the Korean BB last year. Eventually, I ran across her soon to be mother on Facebook last year, yes FB strikes again! I soon found out that Ella's mommie Cindy lived really close to where I live! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After missing the cut off for Aiden's EP last year, there were a few moms that started a message thread on FB. We were all running within the same time line of all our <i>required things</i> getting processed. So we were hoping that some of us would travel at the same time. This was so great to be apart of. There were about six of us mom's messaging on that thread for what seemed like every day! It really was a life saver. We all had one major tidbit in common, we were all waiting on the notorious Emigration Permit. So basically, we were all in the same "batch" (technical term for where I don't even want to explain what this means anymore!). So when we all finally were getting down to Travel Call's the first of this year, we were all tearing that message board up, and I do mean tearing! And eventually, we all started getting "the call". </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Come to find out, on March 5th of this year, Mike and I were leaving South Korea with Aiden and Cindy and Nat were on their way over to South Korea to get Ella. So we basically met in the air. So we missed each other by a day or two in Korea. Talk about a small world! So we weren't able to meet in South Korea, here, now six months later, we met for the very first time yesterday! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cindy had invited us to an adoption and support picnic through Joseph's Hope Foundation in Kentucky, which is close to where we live in Tennessee. It was so great to see these two kiddos together! Ella is the sweetest, cutest, and most adorable little sweetie! She is so petite, Taylor and I kept saying how cute she was to each other! Taylor really enjoyed playing with Ella at the picnic. I guess it was a pleasant little break from her little brother who's all boy! :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We all had a great time at the picnic! It was so great to reminisce about our trips to South Korea and our experiences so far. I was so happy to finally meet Cindy, Ella, and her family! It was such a special day to remember always! Getting together with them seemed like getting together with family. Although Aiden and Ella aren't related, they each hold a special piece of their birth place that will tie them together for the rest of their lives. And if getting together keeps that bond connected, then I look forward to meeting up with Aiden's family from now on. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>This is how great a time he had at the picnic! Need I say more! :)<br />
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Thanks again Cindy for the awesome picnic. It was so great to be apart of something so wonderful! I see another family reunion in the future! :)Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12376469434724809354noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4777699250668517599.post-82465932379813611952011-08-25T11:21:00.000-07:002011-08-25T11:21:07.301-07:00August 19, 2011So this past Friday was my birthday, August 19, 2011. I turned 41 years old. Not a big deal, felt just like last year, and the year before that. Age is a state of mind you know! ;) So I'm feeling pretty good about being in my 40's. But this year was a little different. I woke up, and as I usually think to myself when I get up, "what day is it?" I remembered after I realized it was a Friday that, oh yeah, it's my birthday. I showered, fixed Tay's lunch for school, and sat down at my laptop till time for the kiddos to get up. As I'm scanning FB, email, and blogs, I thought about it being my birthday.<br />
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So as I'm sitting in my kitchen, I think of Aiden.<i> </i>At that very moment I had a heavy feeling of <i>loss</i> come over me. It was very heavy and went straight to my heart. I felt so bad for Aiden, what he has had to lose to get to where he was. And as I'm thinking of him, I begin to understand where these feelings were coming from. 41 years ago, my birth mother made a very hard decision to put me up for adoption. And 41 years ago, my mom and dad adopted me. I too had suffered a major loss. And as I'm tearing up from the weight of the loss, I realized it was me that was realizing my loss, not just Aiden's. It was like a cloud that had cleared, I could see through the fog, everything just clicked. Talk about an <i>a-ha </i>moment!<br />
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This is the very first picture my parents saw of me. I was 8 weeks old.<br />
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This is me when my adoptive parents first brought me home. The year was Oct. 1970. I was 9 weeks old.<br />
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I was 3 months old here.<br />
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When I was little, my birthdays were always happy times, party with family, slumber party with friends, etc. As I got older, my birthdays weren't quite as happy. I think I went through the resentment stage, anger stage, you name it, I probably felt it on or around my birthday. I never really understood exactly what my birth mother possibly would have felt, till this past Friday. I realized that every year on August 19th, my birth mother probably remembered her loss. I never really <i>got it,</i> till this year. How could I not see her loss too? I felt very selfish at that moment too, all these years of only thinking of myself on my birthday. <br />
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I don't know if I ever would have realized this if Aiden wasn't here with me. This little guy,<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">is my savior. He is teaching me so much about myself. He was destined to be with me and my family from the very beginning. I never knew the impact he would have on my life and my families lives till now. So through the years when Aiden's birthday comes around, I will always remember his birth mother, her loss, and her gift to us. I will always say a prayer thanking her for Aiden and hope that she has peace in her heart. And as my birthday rolls around from this day forward, I will say a prayer for my birth mother also, thanking her for my life, and hope that she has peace in her heart, just as I have now. </div><br />
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Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12376469434724809354noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4777699250668517599.post-56692411433930147042011-08-19T19:30:00.000-07:002011-08-19T19:33:45.325-07:00Feet ...Before school started for this young lady,<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I took the kiddos to get some shoes, Tay needed tennis shoes for school and Aiden needed some tennis shoes for fall. Found some for Tay no problem. So as I'm looking at the little boys shoes, I picked out a few pairs and tried them on him. Okay, I <i>tried </i> to try them on him! My boy has some big feet! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12376469434724809354noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4777699250668517599.post-88135344671802031222011-08-04T19:08:00.000-07:002011-08-04T19:08:26.012-07:00For Melissa ...Being an AP on Facebook certainly has it's privileges these days. So when I come across an Adoptive Parent who lives here in Tennessee, I send a friend request. I love to find out who has adopted precious little ones from South Korea that lives here in Tennessee or surrounding states. I've come across one special lady. Her name is Melissa. She lives here in TN and not far from me actually. She has two beautiful children, her and her husband adopted from Korea. You see, Melissa is battling cancer. I don't know all the specifics, but it's very serious and this special lady is a trooper! I hope she doesn't mind this, but you can check out her blog <a href="http://lifeasalewis.blogspot.com/">here.</a><br />
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An AP on FB contacted a few other AP's with an idea for a project. We were asked to send a picture with a special message for Melissa and she would put them all together in a video. Well, the list of AP's just grew and grew. Check out this video Michelle put together for Melissa <a href="http://youtu.be/8yeL4Kxn8-E">here</a>. (Tissues not included!) :)Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12376469434724809354noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4777699250668517599.post-63490557602037836162011-07-28T11:20:00.000-07:002011-07-28T13:34:35.514-07:00Creek stomping ...It's a term, most southerns know. But for those who don't, here's a good representation! :)<br />
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Okay, so yeah, we're walking in a creek, hence <i>creek stomping.</i> My cousin Deb and her daughter Carrie invited her sister, some friends, and Taylor, Aiden, & I to go creek stomping in a creek near her house. So I haven't done this in so many years, so long ago, I'd have to really think how long ago it really was. Did you get all that? Too much thought process! But I do remember it being fun! Aiden took to it right away, he loves water. Actually, I had to really keep a hand on him so he didn't fall. He was wanting to go, go, go! Huck and Sawyer came along for some four legged creek stomping too! It was really hot so we all enjoyed cooling off.<br />
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Of course, Aiden loved the mud. His foster mother told us that he was "all boy" when we first met, little did I know how much boys are different from girls. Aiden's giving me a crash course now! I've got a lot to learn about boys!<br />
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Taylor enjoyed it too, but I think she mostly enjoyed looking for geodes and other neat things you find along a creek bank with her cousin Carrie.<br />
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Creek stomping - Check!Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12376469434724809354noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4777699250668517599.post-61734843318374909152011-07-20T19:02:00.000-07:002011-07-20T19:05:13.098-07:002nd Post Placement visit ... Since Aiden is technically <i>not ours yet, </i>our social worker has to pay us 3 visits to report back to Holt and the Ministry in South Korea that we're doing what we said we'd do, take care of Aiden. So on July 14 (last Thursday) we met with Hallie, our social worker for our 2nd Post Placement visit. She asked her typical questions, how's her doing, what's changed, etc. I'll spare you the boring details of that meeting, but this means, two PP visits down, and one more to go before we can finalize his adoption! Yah!!! :) <br />
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I think Hallie is pretty relaxed about these visits. When we emailed to set up a day and time, I didn't realize and she didn't mention about having more photos of Aiden with us, his family to turn in with her report. Well yeah, it makes total sense to have pictures, I just forgot about them. So I mailed them separate to Holt in Oregon. So if you're curious, here's some of the pictures. :)<br />
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Aiden with his Nana.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm seeing more and more of our sweet little Aiden's personality every week. He's one climbing, rock throwing, laughing, screaming, temper tantrumed, smiling, high-5 giving, hang full! He's one awesome little boy and we love him so much! Can't imagine my life without him.......seriously! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12376469434724809354noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4777699250668517599.post-28807305582545381692011-07-05T12:38:00.000-07:002011-07-06T04:17:41.175-07:0018 months ...July 3rd, my little Aiden turned 18 months old! <br />
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And, I can't believe we've been home 4 months today, July 5th! In looking back, I still can not believe we've been home 4 months. And the memory of flying half way around the world wasn't a dream, that we really brought Aiden home and he's here with us! Just hits me weird sometimes! lol It seems so short and yet seems like he's been here forever. Aiden is doing really really well. I'm beginning to believe it now, lots of friends and family have told me so, okay I believe you all now! I'm such a basket-case worrier though. I'm so into Aiden's schedule, it's my first thought when the hubs asks "so what's going on this weekend?" or if Taylor asks "what are we doing today?" I need to get a grip, seriously! It's like I think he can't function without his schedule. ((maybe it's me that can't function without his schedule?!?))<br />
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This past Saturday was our local town's fireworks celebration. I don't have any pictures, forgot the camera both nights! At least I didn't forget the diaper bag! :) We went to the park where they had lots of tents, tractor's, games, a firetruck spraying water on the basketball court for anyone who wanted to indulge, and food. Aiden ate his first hot dog, loved Tay's snowcone, and enjoyed some free lemonade! That evening was the fireworks show, so we set out at 8:15 to get a good spot, and waited. Any other time I would have said no way, 8 pm is Aiden's bedtime but I'm trying to relax and enjoy. When the fireworks started, Mike got Aiden out of the car and we watched his expression. Yep, he liked them! He pointed and said "oooooooo"! I was afraid he'd get scared with the loud <i>boom, </i>but he didn't! WTG Aiden!! :) He already had his pj's on, so when it was over he fell asleep on the way home and I laid him in his bed sound asleep, and not a peep all night! :)<br />
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Aiden's tastes have changed a lot! He wants pretty much what we're eating, baby food is gone! He loves blueberries, cantaloupe, pretty much all fruits! We're seeing more of his temper, but that's normal for this age ... right? :) He has 10 teeth now. The first set of molars are in and it's really hard to see that his teeth bothered him at all. He doesn't drool or put his fingers in his mouth, so maybe he's not a bad teether, we'll see! :) Love to see Aiden smile when he sees his grandparents! Can't help to smile big at that one! :)<br />
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All in all, I'd say Aiden is doing great! Some days are rough, but most days are great! Just hang with me Aiden, we'll make it yet! :)Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12376469434724809354noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4777699250668517599.post-71942434593702444652011-06-03T20:11:00.000-07:002011-06-03T20:11:53.877-07:0017 months ...Okay, so it's been a while since I've blogged. Well, okay it's been a looonnnggggg time since I've blogged, been busy ya know? Keeping up with a now 17 month old is seriously business, and wearing me out! That's right, my little Aiden turned 17 months old today! Three months ago today we met him for the first time in Seoul, Korea! Feels like we've known him for a lot longer than that!<br />
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Aiden is doing really really well. What I thought was a step backward a couple of weeks ago was actually a step forward. Funny how things look when you're in the thick of it! After weeks of being silent at night, Aiden started waking up in the middle of the night again, some nights 3-5 times crying. He also was crying when I'd lay him down in bed at bed time. He hadn't done that in over a month. I couldn't figure out what was going on. Some friends mentioned maybe teething, but he didn't show the signs, then maybe I thought it was too much going on in the day time. I was looking at all possibilities! Then it dawned on me, he was waking and crying at bedtime because he literally <i>wanted</i> me. I know that may sound weird to some, but this was a small milestone! He had bonded with me, become attached, however you say it. That was an awesome revelation. But wow was it hard! After realizing this, I changed my routine at night when he cried. Before hand, I would never go in when Aiden cried. I could tell the difference in his cries and his cries at night before hand weren't hysterical, oh-my-gosh-come-get-me-now cries. These new cries were different, maybe a bad dream every now and then, but serious! So I felt the need to change my night time routine a bit. I know they all say routine, routine, routine. Since I could tell Aiden had changed a bit, I changed too. When I layed him down at night, he would stand up and cry. So I'd wait a few minutes, go in his room, lay him down gently, and say nighty-night, pat him on his bottom, rub his back, and leave. Each time I did this I'd add a minute, 3 minutes, 4 minutes, 5 minutes! Yeah it was tough, but by the 3rd night, when I'd have to go back in his room, he'd lay down on his own and stop crying. He really needed that reassurance. That routine only lasted 4 days, then he was silent at bedtime again. And he's been silent all night for a long time now. <br />
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So after we've been home for almost 3 months now, thought it was about time Aiden had a haircut! Aiden is really shy around just about everyone, so I had no idea how this would fly! Long story short he did fine! Had a friend warn about the cape, thanks Brittany! ;) Well, he sat in my lap, but Malisa ;) was quick and awesome! (and that dum-dum sucker was a big hit!) I'm not a fan of giving small children candy, especially mine, but this situation called for it! Taylor never had chocolate till she was over 2! Yeah I'm that kind of spastic nut-case mom that doesn't allow her babies candy! I mean what's the point?!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My little Aiden looks like a big boy now with his hair cut. He's such a precious little boy. I love him more and more everyday. Here's 17 things I've learned about Aiden in the last 3 months:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1) we watched him learn to walk</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2) loves to play in water</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3) can say "ta-da" and raise his arms when he does something awesome ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4) loves to be outside</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5) sleeps in his crib in his room at night, for 2 months now</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">6) loves to try new foods, and always wants some of what I'm eating</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">7) loves to feed himself, of course</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">8) hates when his face is covered or has to be wiped off</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">9) has the funniest belly laugh</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">10) loves his sippy cups</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">11) loves to drink milk and ice water, likes them both cold</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">12) loves to throw <i>everything!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">13) prefers mama -- of course! ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">14) loves his sister</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">15) wants to still be held most of the time, whew!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">16) loves to play ball!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">17) has developed breathing problems associated to allergies, we are the not so proud owners of a breathing machine :(</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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