Cathartic journaling of an adoptive mom.
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Holidays and Family
Daddy took over the “putting to bed” duties. Because he is so good at it, with his soothing voice, reassurance, weird new songs.
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Sleepless nights
The days are long. As of last week Jaclyn decided that she doesn’t want to take naps. I am trying to figure out why that is… she just says she doesn’t want to sleep, though she is tired.
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Snot and another milestone
We had another good home visit with the social worker. And Jaclyn is at the snotty stage of her cold.
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The reality
I don’t know if parents who give birth to their children ever worry that their kids don’t like them. But Jaclyn is a little person, independent from us, and we are still getting familiar with each other. As good parents we have to say no sometimes, and lately, as she pushes her boundaries (feeling safe…
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Today she pretends to go to work.
She picks up the box of puzzles with a handle (and that is her work suitcase). She goes to the bathroom, closes the door and stays in there for 1 minute. Then comes back and says:
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We used to be morning people
This morning I could hear Jaclyn whisper in her bed: “mommy, daddy! Where aaaare you!” Just like she does when we play hide and seek. Then follow up with another whispered question “are you asleep in you bed?”
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We are raising a child
We wondered if we were meant to be free of responsibilities and travel the world until we die.
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Love and patience
These past few months I have learned two essential tings: unconditional love and endless patience.
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Affirmations
While I was cooking lunch, Jaclyn put Rufus to bed at noon. She said “Rufus, la culcuș!” He obeyed. She then sang to him “bate vântu’ frunzele”, kissed his head and said “noapte buna Rufus!” Then came out, saying “I just put Rufus to bed!” 😉
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…He will be there
I have believed something with clarity. For a long time. It had been spiritually and emotionally taxing to make my case, day in and day out, even to my own husband. For a while I let go. And I forgot. Something that Carmen said made me remember.
