Seriously how precious

February 20, 2012

March 20, 2012

Broken hand, 25% sale until cast comes off!!

I recently broke my left hand in a freak dog walking disaster. I had surgery almost two weeks ago and now no longer need the heavy pain killers but still cannot work or do much of anything fun, no sewing, no cooking (knife skills are terrible one handed), even cutting coupons is difficult.  did i mention i have a pretty nasty dog bite on my right hand? 
Now that I am all caught up on a few years worth of TV (thank you Parks and Rec!), I need something else to do!

Anyway so what does this mean for you?

I am having a 25% off sale on all my current inventory: blankets. hairbows, tutus, crib shoes, onesies until the cast comes off!

Checkout the 11/27/2011 blog post for photos and prices before sale.  I have photos of blankets and onesies on my FB page or on the Flicker badge on the right side of the blog site. (tons of onesies on flicker!)
FLICKER:
quilts - http://www.flickr.com/photos/sisterhood2motherhood/sets
blanketshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/sisterhood2motherhood/sets
onesies - http://www.flickr.com/photos/sisterhood2motherhood/sets

12x12 blankies
$15 - $11.25 sale

 33x36 Crib size quilts

Minky, Satins, Flannels, and Cottons

$65 - $48.75 sale

Approx 28x26 Crib Size
Fun Pinks, blacks, and creams
Pretty pink stain ruffle
pink and black flannel backing
cottons, flannels, and minky fronts
$55 - $41.25 Sale

baby wings 9" long x 7.5" tall
hot pink or white
$4 each
Pink only available

4 in. Grosgrain Bows on Alligator Clips
$3.50 - $2.63 each

Child's White Tutu with Roses
also available in Lavender 

Child $6  Teen $9.75
Only Lime left in Child's size tutu

$8 - $6 sale price

Bloomers  Lavender or Lime Small-Large
$10 - $8 sale

3in hair clip pairs $4 - $3 sale price

4in single hair bow $4 - $3 sale

18 Months and Counting!

I hope we aren't forcing a life long love of Lightening McQueen but hey it could be worse.  We sent Evan a 'Cars' storybook recorded with our voices telling the story along with a little Lightening toy car.  He doesn't look too impressed but it may grow on him.

Evan Moon's current stats:

Weight: 27.5lb  (12.5kg) 

Likes: formula/milk, rice, fish, bananas, steamed eggs

Development:

-  walking up stairs well,

-  recognizes and points to 4 different animals

-  builds tower with 3 cubes

-  jabbers

-  imitates adult housework

Christmas - Evan is set and the dogs are spoiled

 I got an extra day off of work Christmas Eve, and we got to head to Missouri early and spent a week with my family! 8 adults, 3 grandkids, 6 dogs - exhaustation!

spoiled rotten Mocha

some of Evan's spoils

Family Portrait

16 Months . . . Oh that HAIR



Evan with a care package we sent in August (talk about snail mail!)




Happy Happy Boy



We were so excited to received these much anticipated photos at his 16 month agency appointment on Nov 21.  He looks so happy and playful!  We know he is well taken care of!

The progress report we received was encouraging:

Weight: 11.9 kg (26 lbs)

Likes: rice, fish, fruits, and formula

Development: walks upstairs (holding rail), throws ball forward, moves on ride toys, puts tiny objects into container, builds tower, scribbles, identifies body parts, recognizes and points to four animal pictures, jabbers, imitates doing housework and other realistic activities, hows toy preference

It is getting more real that he will be coming home soon (3-4 months), nothing like registering for a stroller to make things real!  Once we start baby-proofing the house I think reality will really sink in! 

CANNOT WAIT!!

Christmas Ideas for a little or big girl!

bIn attempt to save up for the rest of the adoption expenses I thought about doing something other than the baby blankets and such.  I wish overtime at work was an option but it is so unpredictable so time to get creative!
Here is what I am working on:

Mini Ribbon Bows on 3 inch Alligator Clip
$4/Pair

Large Ribbon Bows on 4 inch Alligator Clip
$4/each

$8/Each

Extra Small: Pink/White Dots, Cheetah, Pink Cheetah, Zebra with White ribbon, Zebra with Pink ribbon, Zebra with Hot Pink Ribbon

Small: Pink/White Dots, Pink Cheetah, Zebra with Pink Ribbon

Medium: Pink/White Dots, Black/White Dots,Zebra with Hot Pink Ribbon, Zebra with Pink Ribbon, Pink Cheetah

Large: Pink/White Dots, Black/White Dots, Zebra with Pink Ribbon, Zebra with Hot Pink

Rose Tutu: Flowers trace waistline all the way around.
Fits most 6months - 10 years
10-12 inches long
$8 each

Lavender Rose Tutu
White Rose Tutu

Limited Edition
Rose Petal Tutu: Child's Violet Tutu with Violet rose on center waist line
and Rose petals inside the Tutu
10 inchs long
Violet  $8 Each

Bloomers!
Small 3-6 mos, Medium 6-12 mos, and Large 12-2T

Lime: Small   Medium   Large
Lavender:  Large
Violet:  Large

                                              

CHSFS Info Meeting

Tonight Dan and I joined with other waiting families via a webinar for an program update.  I was really hoping they would say "hey Korea thinks this is silly having the kids wait so long, come get your kiddos!"  yeah right.

Oh well still learned a bit.

Things I didn't know or had questions about:

• Typically how do children respond/adapt to pets after coming home?

Pets are very uncommon in Korea, if there is any exposure to pets they are the tiny dogs that fit into purses. That might be a problem!  The speaker even said sometimes the foster mom is even frightened of the photos of dogs that are sent so doesn't share the photo with the child.  boy is Evan in for a surprise!

•  learn about a child's foster home experience

Children sleep on a floor mattress with foster mom until school age and there is very little discipline until school age. Children are with the foster mom 24/7, usually on her back in a carrier. Typically their homes are very open, and not cluttered whatsoever. Many of the foster moms live in apartments in Seoul. Life revolves around the child. Children eat with the family on the floor eating the same foods- although seriously mashed up.  She even mentioned that some adoptive parents question why their child will not chew or has trouble chewing after coming home - because they have never had to.  Everything they eat is either mashed up or a 'dissolvable consistancy', think "puffs".

Typically children have never been a car seat or car for that matter. Public transportation is utilized and baby is again carried on foster mom's back.  (doesn't sound like a real fun drive home from the airport, after a really fun plane trip??)

• practice some basic Korean words that will be helpful during your child's transition

So just last week I was researching a little Rosetta Stone - Korean action to prep for the trip and help with the language barrier with Evan. But I learned last night that I should NOT attempt to learn Korean. Because I do not look Korean it would confuse Evan.  Korea is a very homogeneous society, very few foreigners live there (especially outside of Seoul). I am not to call myself Umma (Mom) but to use the English word to prevent confusion.  The speaker did give a few words that would be good to learn, I cannot remember everything right now but will have to get the print copy of the presentation. but words that would be useful: "up" or "carry" like a in the carrier/piggy back style and different words for food.