• General

    Merry Christmas! 

    Christmas Eve 2016 is here…just let that sink in for a moment!  Going through my Facebook memories earlier, I was reminded of Christmas Eve 2015. It was possibly the first time in my life when I had little to no…

  • Inspiration

    Thankful

    Today, being at home, sick, I can’t help but feel thankful. Even while I’m sick. Especially because I’m sick. I’m not sure if this thankfulness is because it was our 7th wedding anniversary yesterday, or because I see all of…

  • Adoption,  Parenthood

    Dear Noah (part 2 of 2)

    Dear Noah, 366. That is the exact number of days that I have known and loved you. Today is the one year anniversary of meeting you. One whole year! Wow!  366 days ago, my eyes locked with yours for the…

  • Adoption

    One year ago today…

    Ok, so over the next few months, expect a couple more posts, all reminiscing about a year ago. Because a year ago today we were one more step closer to our lives and our family changing forever. That’s because (thanks…

  • Adoption,  Parenthood

    All of the nostalgia…

    Lately, I have been feeling all kinds of nostalgic. I shared a little while ago, about how much can change in just one year. And since then, these nostalgic feelings have been getting stronger and stronger. Here’s why… This past Friday, 29…

  • The day we became a forever family
    Adoption

    Two become three

    As I lie on my bed, my little prince fast asleep next to me, I find myself thinking back to 25 September 2015. The day our lives changed forever. It may be 4.5 months later, but I remember every detail…

  • Adoption,  Parenthood

    Days away…

    I’ve been thinking and planning this post for a few weeks now. It was initially going to be called “Paper Pregnant & Wondering”. And that’s because that is where we were in the process. We were paper pregnant – all our…

  • Adoption,  Baby prep

    We’re approved!

    Yes, we are! We got the call on 31 July. And since then, there has been a flurry of excitement at home, as we get overrun (in the best possible way) with baby stuff!  While we have officially been approved,…

  • Adoption,  Parenthood

    I don’t have what it takes…

    A thought from Jason, my husband and and soon to be daddy to our Little One.     You cannot explain the thoughts that run through your head whilst waiting to become a father… I mean, they’re scary! Am I going…