I saw that Kate Plus 8 (without Jon) is back. WHY?!! Who seriously watches her anymore? What's so hard about being a millionaire diva? I don't care if you have 8 kids or not. You have someone to cook for you, clean for you and help with the kids, what's so gosh darn hard? Why put those kids out there year after year? Are you teaching them something? No. So what is the point again?
Geesh!
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Rock Star!
You would think my two littlest were rock stars.
Last night we went to a sushi place that happens to serve some Korean on the side, for Jaemin's 1st Gotcha Day. I noticed the name tags were in Korean, so I asked if there were in Koreans that worked there. A few guys walked out and then a couple of ladies. One of the guys and one of the older ladies (ajumma) knew English the best. Ajumma has been in the US for 30 years. They loved Chelsi's face. She must have a preferable face to Koreans because she often gets her face touched and told how beautiful her face is. She's always been this way. Jaemin just flirted with the girls with his great smile. They loved it every time he turned around in his seat to smile at them all as they spoke in Korean. He LOVES being around Asians. He doesn't want to be held, but he loves being surrounded. We were the only ones there, as it was an early dinner, so we were there for 1 1/2 hours talking.
Then, right before we left they brought out dessert. One of the younger guys had taken an orange and an apple and made these elaborate creations. He cored out the orange and slided the core into tiny circles. Then, they had one big crane or swan out of the apple and tiny ones in front separated by fruit dipping sauce. Then, on the orange he took the peel that he had cut off, that was circular and scraped it and made the whole orange into a bear. It was so cool...I wish we could have taken pictures.
I asked if there were very many Koreans in the area that they knew of and Ajumma said about 15 or so. WOW! That's not many. I so wish there were more. It was fun to talk about Seoul. The younger lady has not been away from Korea long, so she couldn't understand as much of what I said, but we chatted about Seoul a bit.
Wish we could afford to go out more.
Lisa
Last night we went to a sushi place that happens to serve some Korean on the side, for Jaemin's 1st Gotcha Day. I noticed the name tags were in Korean, so I asked if there were in Koreans that worked there. A few guys walked out and then a couple of ladies. One of the guys and one of the older ladies (ajumma) knew English the best. Ajumma has been in the US for 30 years. They loved Chelsi's face. She must have a preferable face to Koreans because she often gets her face touched and told how beautiful her face is. She's always been this way. Jaemin just flirted with the girls with his great smile. They loved it every time he turned around in his seat to smile at them all as they spoke in Korean. He LOVES being around Asians. He doesn't want to be held, but he loves being surrounded. We were the only ones there, as it was an early dinner, so we were there for 1 1/2 hours talking.
Then, right before we left they brought out dessert. One of the younger guys had taken an orange and an apple and made these elaborate creations. He cored out the orange and slided the core into tiny circles. Then, they had one big crane or swan out of the apple and tiny ones in front separated by fruit dipping sauce. Then, on the orange he took the peel that he had cut off, that was circular and scraped it and made the whole orange into a bear. It was so cool...I wish we could have taken pictures.
I asked if there were very many Koreans in the area that they knew of and Ajumma said about 15 or so. WOW! That's not many. I so wish there were more. It was fun to talk about Seoul. The younger lady has not been away from Korea long, so she couldn't understand as much of what I said, but we chatted about Seoul a bit.
Wish we could afford to go out more.
Lisa
Saturday, May 29, 2010
crazy, crazy life
My goodness our lives have changed a lot since we married 15 years ago. Who would have thought all this could happen in such a short amount of time, really? We've been through 2 births, 3 adoptions, 1 loss of a child, Cole's open-heart surgery, other various surgeries between all of us, Brian's accident and of those 3 adoptions our surprise baby Jaemin.
Just several months ago I was worried about his attachment. It wasn't what I was wanting to see yet. I knew that could still change and come with time, but I was worried. The girls were past that point by then, so that didn't help my worry. I was in new waters. He just fought us so much in the beginning and honestly wore me out. I trudged on through the hitting and scratching and slapping as he tried to push me away. I think it was Jaemin's reaction to being scared someone he loves might leave again. I kept this in my mind each time he did it and each time I got down because I worried we may never get there. Where there is, I didn't know, but I knew it was a better place and would feel right when we arrived.
I can now say I feel we have landed at our destination. Just like, one year ago today, the four of us (Chelsi, Kaelin, Lois and I) stepped off that airplane with 5 instead of 4. The night before we left Korea Jaemin was so upset with the new transition that he threw up a couple of times. He also threw up on the plane. Now, granted, he has a weak gag reflex and does this easily anyways, that's how upset he was. I've had so many fears over the last year and I've been SO sleep deprived. We are just now getting to the point that we get several good nights sleep in a month between all 5.
So, was it worth it. It's ALWAYS worth it. Even if you have your doubts from time-to-time in your journey, they're usually in the worst, most vulnerable moments. It's always worth it. Everything in my life has been worth all we've gone through above. Jaemin IS worth everything! So, one year after stepping off that plane after a 15 hour commute (in the air), my son is here with us and it's like he was never missing. He's always been a part of our family in my heart and soul. We love you Jaemin and you are what life is about. You are our little boy and we love you to no end!
Just several months ago I was worried about his attachment. It wasn't what I was wanting to see yet. I knew that could still change and come with time, but I was worried. The girls were past that point by then, so that didn't help my worry. I was in new waters. He just fought us so much in the beginning and honestly wore me out. I trudged on through the hitting and scratching and slapping as he tried to push me away. I think it was Jaemin's reaction to being scared someone he loves might leave again. I kept this in my mind each time he did it and each time I got down because I worried we may never get there. Where there is, I didn't know, but I knew it was a better place and would feel right when we arrived.
I can now say I feel we have landed at our destination. Just like, one year ago today, the four of us (Chelsi, Kaelin, Lois and I) stepped off that airplane with 5 instead of 4. The night before we left Korea Jaemin was so upset with the new transition that he threw up a couple of times. He also threw up on the plane. Now, granted, he has a weak gag reflex and does this easily anyways, that's how upset he was. I've had so many fears over the last year and I've been SO sleep deprived. We are just now getting to the point that we get several good nights sleep in a month between all 5.
So, was it worth it. It's ALWAYS worth it. Even if you have your doubts from time-to-time in your journey, they're usually in the worst, most vulnerable moments. It's always worth it. Everything in my life has been worth all we've gone through above. Jaemin IS worth everything! So, one year after stepping off that plane after a 15 hour commute (in the air), my son is here with us and it's like he was never missing. He's always been a part of our family in my heart and soul. We love you Jaemin and you are what life is about. You are our little boy and we love you to no end!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Flashback!!
One year ago today, I met such a handsome little fellow. I fell in love immediately and I love him even more now.
One year ago in Korea.
One year ago in Korea.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Saturday, May 22, 2010
So super sweet
Kind of personal, but I was writing my annual letters to send to Korea for the foster moms and birth families and Kaelin wrote to her foster mom. Her foster mom has requested her to write her own letter this year, so she wrote a few short sentences, I had them translated and then she wrote them in both Hangul and English...thank you Denise.
So after she writes them, she brings me the papers and the whole bottom half of the Hangul letter is decorated. In one corner, though, is an outline of her hand. Inside she wrote "This is my hand. And this is how big it is. This is my left hand." Is that not super sweet and enough to cry?
Lisa
So after she writes them, she brings me the papers and the whole bottom half of the Hangul letter is decorated. In one corner, though, is an outline of her hand. Inside she wrote "This is my hand. And this is how big it is. This is my left hand." Is that not super sweet and enough to cry?
Lisa
Creative Kids
I'm pretty sure Chase was the mastermind behind this, but I think all 3 boys participated. Chase is our resident, take things apart, figure them out and fix-it guy....at barely 10.
Does this big wheels look right to you?
Apparently, they had finally worn ours out...it's everything except the back wheels, I believe....running it down the hill so many times. Neighborn H's was broken as well, or I think his sister's, so the boys stripped them and merged them together. They love the new toy!
Does this big wheels look right to you?
Apparently, they had finally worn ours out...it's everything except the back wheels, I believe....running it down the hill so many times. Neighborn H's was broken as well, or I think his sister's, so the boys stripped them and merged them together. They love the new toy!
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