Thursday, June 28, 2007
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Monday, June 25, 2007
Water Park
This was our second trip to the water park (Big Splash). I took Olivia, Megan & Natalie. We met my friend Debbie & Bailey. Debbie is in the pictures with Olivia.
Olivia likes to splash in the water. She wont go down a slide. She likes to walk around with Mom whether I hold her hand or hold her. I figured we will slowly get her use to the water.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
New Out-fit!
These were taken last week. Olivia looked so cute that I couldn't resist taking some pictures!Sunday, June 17, 2007
Good Friends!
My good friend, Diane and her kids (Kirby & Abby) spent the day with us. The kids had lots of fun playing and I enjoyed talking with Diane. Diane is one of the first people that I met in Tulsa and I am still friends with her today. Bob & I are Godparents to Abby. I met Diane after I moved to Tulsa in June 1989 (18 years ago) where have the years gone?? Just seems like yesterday we were in our early 20's. Diane and I both turned 40 this year.... yikes!
Kirby, Megan, Olivia & Abby.
Kirby, Megan, Olivia & Abby.
Diane & Olivia
Abby & Olivia playing with the farm toys.
Abby & Olivia playing with the farm toys.
Abby & Olivia dancing.
Friday, June 15, 2007
Purple!
Grandma Walker sent Olivia a new out-fit. You can see the top in the picture. There also is a cute hat (Olivia wouldn't keep it on) and cute shorts. It's purple, Grandma's favorite color. Olivia looks good in purple. THANK YOU GRANDMA!
Olivia and her favorite puppy. She kisses & hugs this dog so much that the face is getting dirty. She says "ruff ruff" for puppy dog! She sleeps with puppy & her teddy bear.
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Friday, June 08, 2007
Leaving Olivia For The First Time.....
We left Olivia for the first time. This was the first time that I have left her with someone other then Bob. We left her with our good friend Olivia Peters. She is one of the gals that made the the 100 Wishes Quilt. Because of the same name we are going to have baby Olivia call big Olivia (Ollie). Megan & Olivia both stayed with the Peters, that way Megan could help Olivia feel comfortable.
Olivia did GREAT! I think I had the harder time. I missed my baby so much. I was told Olivia did great, which I am happy for. But why is there a small part of me that wants my child to cry "Mama" the whole time?? I say a small part of me. Don’t get me wrong. I am very happy that she did so well.
Bob and I had a wonderful time! It was our first time out just the two of us without kids since before China (Febuary). We need to try and do this at least once a month.
Olivia did GREAT! I think I had the harder time. I missed my baby so much. I was told Olivia did great, which I am happy for. But why is there a small part of me that wants my child to cry "Mama" the whole time?? I say a small part of me. Don’t get me wrong. I am very happy that she did so well.
Bob and I had a wonderful time! It was our first time out just the two of us without kids since before China (Febuary). We need to try and do this at least once a month.
Colette
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Saturday, June 02, 2007
We are the lucky ones.
So many people have said to me "she is so lucky to have you for parents" , " she will have a wonderful life", "she wont remember any of the first year" "her life begins with you" etc….
My first response is "I am the lucky one". Which I still totally believe. But then I started thinking about the one where everyone thinks I got a baby without any baggage. You want to think that and you hope to think that. But let’s be realistic. She had 11 ½ months of life without us. Who are we to say her life started with us?
There are days that I fall into that category (her life started with us). I am amazed at what she is doing. I think I have a brilliant child in my care. What "my care". She is mine ‘right’? I still have to pinch myself to remind me that she is my daughter. MY DAUGHTER. I still can’t believe that. I love Olivia so much already and we have only had her in our life for 3 months. I asked Bob if he feels the same way and he said he does. I have heard other people say they can’t remember their life before their child. But I sure do. I remember all of those years of trying to have another child. Losing Rachel and my arms aching for a baby to hold. Then adoption and the waiting and the waiting.
I am reminded of her life before. The falling down and not crying, shoving food in her mouth like it is her last meal, the blank stares of not wanting to connect with others, playing for an hour in her crib by herself etc. etc. etc…
Olivia did have a life before I got her and for me to think she didn’t isn’t fooling anyone. I just hope I know what to do at the right time. I pray to God that I make the right decisions and be the best mom to Olivia that she deserves.
Back to the statement "Olivia is so lucky to have you for parents". I totally disagree. We are the lucky ones. Everyday that I have her in my life has been a blessing from God. Olivia has brought so much joy to our lives. We are the lucky ones.
Colette
My first response is "I am the lucky one". Which I still totally believe. But then I started thinking about the one where everyone thinks I got a baby without any baggage. You want to think that and you hope to think that. But let’s be realistic. She had 11 ½ months of life without us. Who are we to say her life started with us?
There are days that I fall into that category (her life started with us). I am amazed at what she is doing. I think I have a brilliant child in my care. What "my care". She is mine ‘right’? I still have to pinch myself to remind me that she is my daughter. MY DAUGHTER. I still can’t believe that. I love Olivia so much already and we have only had her in our life for 3 months. I asked Bob if he feels the same way and he said he does. I have heard other people say they can’t remember their life before their child. But I sure do. I remember all of those years of trying to have another child. Losing Rachel and my arms aching for a baby to hold. Then adoption and the waiting and the waiting.
I am reminded of her life before. The falling down and not crying, shoving food in her mouth like it is her last meal, the blank stares of not wanting to connect with others, playing for an hour in her crib by herself etc. etc. etc…
Olivia did have a life before I got her and for me to think she didn’t isn’t fooling anyone. I just hope I know what to do at the right time. I pray to God that I make the right decisions and be the best mom to Olivia that she deserves.
Back to the statement "Olivia is so lucky to have you for parents". I totally disagree. We are the lucky ones. Everyday that I have her in my life has been a blessing from God. Olivia has brought so much joy to our lives. We are the lucky ones.
Colette
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