tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15894895882257916672024-03-19T00:32:29.773-07:00Three Countries One Love3 Countries 1 Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10890493708085838530noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589489588225791667.post-6073618098326949102013-04-25T17:02:00.001-07:002013-04-25T17:02:13.678-07:00This Moment In Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I just love being able to capture a candid moment</span></div>
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<br />3 Countries 1 Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10890493708085838530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589489588225791667.post-18915877687018181762013-04-12T15:15:00.001-07:002013-04-12T15:15:04.502-07:00Good and BadHaving been part of the adoption community for almost 10 years now, I've met a lot of people, both "in real life" and via the web. With social media cropping up during that time, the ability to "meet" even more people associated with adoption has been great.<br />
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One thing I've learned during this time is that regardless of the adoption experience, I've received both incredible support and harsh judgment. <br />
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With my second adoption, I had a very rough time. I had a child with unexpected medical needs, behavioral issues, and attachment issues. After a period of time, I came to realize that I was also experiencing attachment issues--having great difficulty attaching to my child. There are those in the community who have "BTDT" and are a tremendous source of support. But they are truly few and far between--especially seven years ago. I was so harshly judged by those who had never experienced any issues with their children. I even got hate email from someone saying I was a terrible mother and should give my child to them to adopt. I kid you not about that email. Because I reached out for support in an adoption group, I was ostracized. <br />
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As a result of living with/through these issues over the course of seven years, I've learned a great deal. I have recognized signs of potential attachment problems in other adopted children--not because I know it all but because I've lived through it--and the few times I've offered a (solicited) opinion, I've essentially been laughed at. As a result, instead of being a resource, I learned not to offer any more advise which ends up leading to a lack of support. Sad, really.<br />
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On the other end of the spectrum, I've had an unusually easy transition with my fourth child (third adoption). He's an easy child. It's just that simple. While I am always "on guard" for potential issues to arise, and willing to tackle anything I'm dealt with--because let's face it, in adoption, there are usually some sort of "issues" at some point in time--I am not going to pretend things are great and make my child sound perfect just for the sake of it.<br />
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It is possible to have an easy child. But because I have an "easy child," I've been judged and talked about amongst "friends" because "my child is perfect and there's no way he can be". Yes, I've been told that as well. <br />
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I find it so sad and so disappointing that people I have thought to be friends really aren't. But at the same time, I'm so appreciative to those who have been supportive through good times and especially hard times.3 Countries 1 Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10890493708085838530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589489588225791667.post-89471965602300270912013-03-31T15:55:00.001-07:002013-03-31T15:55:58.464-07:00Sunday Snapshot {Happy Easter}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">What a wonderful Easter Sunday we have had!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The kids were so excited about the Easter bunny coming and hiding their eggs and leaving them some goodies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The little camera ..... huge hit!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With so many eggs, the kids shared with the big dogs :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We then spent the afternoon at the botanical gardens where we had a picnic and the kids had fun with bubbles.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(I need a remote for my camera instead of using the timer!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I adore these kiddos so much!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And I couldn't ask for a better sibling relationship for them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once I got over the fact that his hands were going to be inside the cups full of dye, I was able to enjoy watching him have fun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Three kids. Three very different personalities. Big age difference. No arguing or crying. Just plain sibling fun.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and practice flying the *new* kites!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have a park half a block away that is the perfect place for kite flying! And the view of the mountains is an added bonus!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">J tried his hardest to catch the butterfly!</span></div>
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3 Countries 1 Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10890493708085838530noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589489588225791667.post-54990257030616966422013-03-17T15:03:00.000-07:002013-03-24T15:07:35.115-07:00Happy St. Patty's Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">We all enjoyed a traditional meal of corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes. It's the only time of the year that I cook corned beef and the girls always look forward to it! J doesn't quite get the tradition yet, but I have no doubt he'll have it figured out in the next few years.</span></div>
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3 Countries 1 Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10890493708085838530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589489588225791667.post-7997254564614526232013-03-17T12:29:00.003-07:002013-03-17T12:32:44.417-07:00Sunday Snapshot: Happy Spring!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I participated in "Sunday Snapshot" back when Stefanie first started hosting it. And not long after, I was busy working towards my third (and final) adoption. And then blogging got put aside.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And I regret that because I've really missed it. And missed documenting some of the precious moments with my youngest.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So hopefully, with this Sunday Snapshot, I will feel inspired to keep it up! And reconnect with old bloggers whom I used to follow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">An amazing red sunset to end an amazing day with 3 amazing kids!</span></div>
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<br />3 Countries 1 Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10890493708085838530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589489588225791667.post-38461650635159909342013-03-13T19:59:00.000-07:002013-03-15T20:01:47.899-07:00B's 7th Family Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Seven years ago, I met a very scared, shut-down, non-verbal almost 3 year old in Nanchang.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Isn't it amazing what a family and a whole lotta love can do for a child?</span></div>
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3 Countries 1 Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10890493708085838530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589489588225791667.post-57572473385879722032013-03-12T20:04:00.000-07:002013-03-15T20:04:36.649-07:00Pax<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is no sweeter boy. We hit the doggie lottery for sure!</span></div>
3 Countries 1 Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10890493708085838530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589489588225791667.post-47552000237007027752013-03-09T20:08:00.000-08:002013-03-15T20:12:30.549-07:00Flat Rope Twists<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">No matter how hard I try, I just can't get the hang of doing corn rows yet in J's hair. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Working on a moving target certainly doesn't help.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I decided that maybe flat rope twists would be easier to do.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And they were.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The only problem is that I used a different styling product, recommended by some a-friends. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not digging it for J's hair. Way too much fuzz and not enough hold.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lesson learned. And I will put them in again, especially for summer and all the time we'll be spending at the pool!</span></div>
3 Countries 1 Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10890493708085838530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589489588225791667.post-24536833590935994052013-03-07T20:13:00.000-08:002013-03-15T20:14:53.437-07:00Cool Dude<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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3 Countries 1 Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10890493708085838530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589489588225791667.post-22181560454248921672013-03-06T20:16:00.000-08:002013-03-15T20:17:44.541-07:00My Non-Runner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thankful for a little boy who is not a "runner".</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yep, he'll hold onto the basket the entire shoppping trip!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My heart swells when I see these four together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The littles are heading into jie jie's apt. for a sleepover.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And they couldn't be more excited to spend time with her.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please let time stand still or at least</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I will be very sad when J outgrows his bus phase!</span></div>
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