tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22366945.post2408067928294927214..comments2023-10-20T12:02:07.124-04:00Comments on A New Flower Blooms: Do You Know What You're Getting Into?abebechhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05827016743055256735noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22366945.post-23759559745306753642008-05-14T22:54:00.000-04:002008-05-14T22:54:00.000-04:00Abebech:A hearty congratulations to you! Looking f...Abebech:<BR/>A hearty congratulations to you! Looking forward to watching your family grow. And that photo -- so sweet, like a beautiful little postcard. Likely delicious as a black and white photo, too. Thanks for sharing.<BR/><BR/>(BTW, I, too, would be surprised folks don't easily "get" the notion of having someone else in Miss I's life that will "understand" the adoption experience and share heritage.)<BR/><BR/>Enjoy the journey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22366945.post-45864737061412390252008-05-14T14:25:00.000-04:002008-05-14T14:25:00.000-04:00HOORAY!! (and I really mean it). No family could b...HOORAY!! (and I really mean it). No family could be more prepared! I am so excited about this new little one coming into your lives. And we look forward to celebrating more with you in days/weeks/months to come. <BR/><BR/>You give me courage--in the best of ways on some really hard days. <BR/><BR/>love,<BR/>keelyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22366945.post-39067928336055400662008-05-13T23:23:00.000-04:002008-05-13T23:23:00.000-04:00Well this mom of four thinks it's simply awesome. ...Well this mom of four thinks it's simply awesome. <BR/><BR/>Congratulations to all of you!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>And please tell Miss. I that I think she looks beautiful in her pretty butterfly dress. I think that was LB next to her? They looked so charming.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22366945.post-24729301208025697792008-05-13T23:21:00.000-04:002008-05-13T23:21:00.000-04:00Eh, if people only ever told us what we wanted to ...Eh, if people only ever told us what we wanted to hear.<BR/>Take comfort in the fact that I'm sure they will be exstatic... maybe they are worried what they got themselves into when they had X amount of kids- who then produced x amount of kids, et cetra.<BR/><BR/>As for babysitting- I'll take one... but that's it . (they can draw straws to hang out w/ me cause I'm super cool and have a swing set.. and a really cool hidden room over garage)... jk.<BR/><BR/>lolaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22366945.post-4981709209781429172008-05-12T21:43:00.000-04:002008-05-12T21:43:00.000-04:00Oh, brother! (or sister!) Yes, "congratulations" ...Oh, brother! (or sister!) <BR/><BR/>Yes, "congratulations" should be the only response, and I give you the heartiest "CONGRATULATIONS!" possible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22366945.post-47582629758848103522008-05-12T11:13:00.000-04:002008-05-12T11:13:00.000-04:00Thank you!I think you're right -- something feels ...Thank you!<BR/>I think you're right -- something feels superfluous about another child! (But tell that to people who have had three children by birth and . . . :) ). <BR/>I'm surprised that a need for a child who shares Miss I's heritage and experiences as a transracially adopted child doesn't automatically make sense to others.abebechhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05827016743055256735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22366945.post-72809529077500816722008-05-12T10:39:00.000-04:002008-05-12T10:39:00.000-04:00Well, I do mean it - congratulations!Frustrating, ...Well, I do mean it - congratulations!<BR/><BR/>Frustrating, isn't it? What I find odd is that there doesn't seem to be quite the same reaction when you adopt a second child. Somehow the need for siblings makes that completely understandable. But once you have two, a lot of people think another child is too much.<BR/><BR/>Of course, what the heck do I know - we only have two kids!Third Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06310395341252295955noreply@blogger.com