I'm a rotten mom. I haven't posted any pictures of Kenna's birthday. We had a great time though! On her actual birthday we had a little party with Grandma and Grandpa Hancock-(Mac's mom and step-dad) It was great- and Kenna loved the balloons and the princess cake. I was so grateful that Grandma pulled a party together- because I hadn't gotten my act together yet and didn't really know what I was going to do that day. But! We had a great night with good food and awesome company and Kenna loved it. On Friday- we got together with my family and celebrated Kenna and Josh's birthday. (Josh is my nephew and he and Kenna's birthday's are one day apart.) We had an awesome time, complete with a wild silly string fight that filled my family room with 9 cans of multi-colored chaos from floor to ceiling. It was great. I did happen to get it all on video- including my dad's wild triumph at the end when he faked us out that his can was empty and completely trashed us all at the end. However- it's a crazy long video and trying to post it- would take me forever. So you'll all have to use your wild imaginations. :)
We went out to dinner with our birthmom on Thursday and met her for the first time. I can't even really describe how that was. We met Kennedy's mom in the hospital and spent a little bit of time with her- but Kennedy was already born and the papers were signed and it felt like a done deal in a lot of ways. This felt completely different. It was wild. I was a basketcase before we left. I had talked to her on the phone several times- so it wasn't as if I didn't know anything about her- but I guess there was just this hidden fear of what if she realized that I looked better in the pictures than in person and maybe she should have chosen someone better. Believe me- I've seen other profiles- I know that there are hundreds of families that she could choose from. At any rate- we went out- and it was great. She is just a ball of fire, courage and determination. We were able to talk about anything and everything and it was so crazy to sit and talk to her and think about the fact that if all goes well- the baby inside of her will be my daughter. It was incredible. Adoption is just such a miracle thing! It's so amazing to me to be on the receiving end of such an incredible gift. I am so happy that she is comfortable enough to have contact with us. I am a HUGE supporter of open adoption and I am excited that we will be able to keep up some kind of a relationship. I think in the long run it is going to be so much better for my girls. We have only a week and a half to go. I am so excited that I can hardly see straight. Scared out of my mind....but so excited.
We went out to dinner with our birthmom on Thursday and met her for the first time. I can't even really describe how that was. We met Kennedy's mom in the hospital and spent a little bit of time with her- but Kennedy was already born and the papers were signed and it felt like a done deal in a lot of ways. This felt completely different. It was wild. I was a basketcase before we left. I had talked to her on the phone several times- so it wasn't as if I didn't know anything about her- but I guess there was just this hidden fear of what if she realized that I looked better in the pictures than in person and maybe she should have chosen someone better. Believe me- I've seen other profiles- I know that there are hundreds of families that she could choose from. At any rate- we went out- and it was great. She is just a ball of fire, courage and determination. We were able to talk about anything and everything and it was so crazy to sit and talk to her and think about the fact that if all goes well- the baby inside of her will be my daughter. It was incredible. Adoption is just such a miracle thing! It's so amazing to me to be on the receiving end of such an incredible gift. I am so happy that she is comfortable enough to have contact with us. I am a HUGE supporter of open adoption and I am excited that we will be able to keep up some kind of a relationship. I think in the long run it is going to be so much better for my girls. We have only a week and a half to go. I am so excited that I can hardly see straight. Scared out of my mind....but so excited.
8 comments:
Yay for you! I'm glad you got to go to dinner with her. Only a week and a half! We had dinner with Sisi's birthmom a few days before she was born. I was a basket case, too, just SO nervous, but it was awesome to get to know her. I am so excited for you guys, good luck with everything!
That is so exciting!!! I cant wait to meet your new little baby!
Kenndy's party's sound way fun!
Kaycee is my cousin and she told me to check out your blog. My husband and I are adopting too. We have been working on the process since June but we are FINALLY getting approved on Wednesday (if we aren't already) I'm so excited you get to have another little one in your home. Congratulations! I'm excited for our time to bring home our baby
Oh Shannon, I can't wait to meet the new little one!! Congratulations.
Oh HANNON!! How exciting! I'm sure that the stress let down after meeting the birth mom was absoutely horrible -- but the fact is, you met her, it was amazing, she loves you guys, and you're baby is ALMOST here!!! I'm sooo excited for you guys. I wish I could be there sooo bad.
Adoption is amazing and I you know how profoundly it's affected MY life. These little girls that come into your family were and are completely meant to be yours. Sniff, sniff, tear.
I'm so glad that you guys could have a fun birthday party -- the silly string sounds awesome. Dad totally rocked the silly stringing, huh? Awesome.
JUST 2 MORE WEEKS UNTIL NEW BABY BLUDWORTH!!!!
Hey Shannon! Melody told me about your dinner with the birth mom the other night and it sounds great. She said you were going to go out to dinner again and she asked if I knew any good Southern restaurants. You have to go to Mama's Southern Plantation it is at 1394 South West Temple 485-6715. The food is incredible and its all down home southern cooking. I think she would love it!
silly string and a princess cake? that's like the perfect birthday.
you are wonderful!
Happy Birthday Kennedy! The silly string sounds like fun! We need to get together and play. Do you need help with anything to get ready for your baby? I can't believe only 10 days left! Do you have a name picked out? So exciting!
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