Is it possible to love her too much?!?I am convinced she is all my dreams squished into one little body.
7.30.2009
Too Much Love
Is it possible to love her too much?!?I am convinced she is all my dreams squished into one little body.
7.29.2009
Back In The Game
I WOULD GATHER CHILDREN
Some would gather money
Along the path of life
Some would gather roses,
And rest from worldly strife.
And rest from worldly strife.
But I would gather children
From among the thorns of sin,
I would seek a golden curl,
And a freckled, toothless grin.
For money cannot enter
In that land of endless day,
And roses that are gathered
Soon will wilt along the way.
But oh, the laughing children,
As I cross the sunset sea,
And the gates swing wide to heaven,
I can take them in with me!
~Author Unknown~
Ever since Karmen left back in April Andrew and I have debated over whether or not we would do foster care anymore.
Her case was hard and I was overwhelmed.
When Baby Fever struck me this past month, it struck hard. And to make matters worse, it struck Andrew at the same time. So we decided to start trying to get pregnant.
I was excited about the idea of being pregnant for about a day before I just didn't feel right about it.
It's a feeling that I can't explain. Especially when I see how happy and excited my pregnant friends are. For some reason I just don't get the warm fuzzy's about the whole pregnancy thing.
Which lead me to tell Andrew that I don't want to try to conceive right now. He confirmed my feeling by telling me he felt the same thing.
When Karmen left we put our home in "hold" status with DFACS. We needed to pray and talk about fostering and adopting. We needed to evaluate whether or not Josie was ready or able to understand babies coming and going.
I had a hard time bonding with Karmen. I wasn't sure if it was because I knew she wasn't staying or because I didn't want to short change Josie or if I just wasn't a good foster mom. But after thinking about it for the past three months, I decided it was because we never made her a part of the family.
She never got a room set up. Her clothes stayed in boxes. We reminded everyone that she wasn't staying.
So our plan is to redo our guest room to be a guest room/nursery. We're getting a new bed with a trundle so that the crib will fit. I am emptying out the closets so they are ready for baby clothes. And whenever the next baby comes, we are going to live as if they are with us forever and treat them like they are a part of the family. Even if it's just for a little while.
Today we will call our caseworker and take our home off of hold. And then pray for strength for whatever comes next.
"You look hot."
"Is this better?"
7.27.2009
Choo Choo Julian's Two!
Sweet Little "Julie" just turned two!He had an awesome Choo Choo Pool Party on Saturday. It was hot, hot, hot out and silly me didn't bring my swimsuit, but Josie got to splish splash a bit and we all had a great time. 
Aaron and Sheena are in the process of expanding their deck. Since it wasn't done yet they decided to put a ton of sand in the area for the kids to have a big beach to play in! It was great.
Josie couldn't figure out the sprinkler!
I fully realize that I take way too many pictures of my daughter. I probably should get more of the actual Birthday Boy! Opps! 
Pearl was flying on a buddy pass and couldn't get out on Friday so I headed back to the airport and brought her back for a few more days. Poor thing got drug to all kinds of parties in 100 degree heat!
CAKE TIME!
Aaron and Sheena are in the process of expanding their deck. Since it wasn't done yet they decided to put a ton of sand in the area for the kids to have a big beach to play in! It was great.Josie couldn't figure out the sprinkler!I fully realize that I take way too many pictures of my daughter. I probably should get more of the actual Birthday Boy! Opps! Pearl was flying on a buddy pass and couldn't get out on Friday so I headed back to the airport and brought her back for a few more days. Poor thing got drug to all kinds of parties in 100 degree heat!CAKE TIME!Little Julian is growing into such a sweet little man. I am so happy that Josie gets to grow up with him!
Happy Birthday Julian! We love you!
Olivia Kate's Shower
This past weekend was packed full of parties!
Saturday was Amber's baby shower for Olivia Kate! I can't believe she only has 8 weeks left!
I have known what I wanted to make her for two months but kept putting it off. I did manage to get it done in time and loved the way it all turned out!
Olivia Kate already has a TON of clothes so I decided to make something a little different.
I did a tutu with a skirt under it to protect her precious little soft baby skin and a onsie with her monogram on it.
I thought my monogram letters were hot pink so I was pretty sad when I found out they were white. You couldn't even see them.
Then Amy came over and she had some fabric markers so I colored them in with brown and I loved the way it turned out!
I forgot to take a picture of the finished onsie so this is as close as we're getting.
And I couldn't resist doing a Waffle House onsie like Josie's!
It was a huge hit!
Have you ever seen so many gifts?!?!
Josie spent the morning glued to Amber's side. I am surprised they got any pictures without Josie in them!
See? There's her little head right next to Amber!
Look how cute her cake was!
I don't know if anyone actually ate the baby, but I heard it was edible!
Josie ate a ton of fondant:
And Matalie dreamed of when she could eat it too!
We love you Amber and can't wait to kiss Little Miss Olivia Kate!
Saturday was Amber's baby shower for Olivia Kate! I can't believe she only has 8 weeks left!
I have known what I wanted to make her for two months but kept putting it off. I did manage to get it done in time and loved the way it all turned out!
Olivia Kate already has a TON of clothes so I decided to make something a little different.
I did a tutu with a skirt under it to protect her precious little soft baby skin and a onsie with her monogram on it.
I thought my monogram letters were hot pink so I was pretty sad when I found out they were white. You couldn't even see them.
Then Amy came over and she had some fabric markers so I colored them in with brown and I loved the way it turned out!
I forgot to take a picture of the finished onsie so this is as close as we're getting.
And I couldn't resist doing a Waffle House onsie like Josie's!
It was a huge hit!Have you ever seen so many gifts?!?!
Josie spent the morning glued to Amber's side. I am surprised they got any pictures without Josie in them!See? There's her little head right next to Amber!Look how cute her cake was!I don't know if anyone actually ate the baby, but I heard it was edible!Josie ate a ton of fondant:
And Matalie dreamed of when she could eat it too!We love you Amber and can't wait to kiss Little Miss Olivia Kate!
7.26.2009
The Way We Roll
When we Rouillard Girls get together there are bound to be a few card games. 
And when Emma and I are partners, there is no telling what mischief we will get into.
Or what faces will be made.
But cards will be played.
Accusations will be made.
Cards will get "dropped."
And sound effects will be heard.
And when Emma and I are partners, there is no telling what mischief we will get into.
Or what faces will be made.
But cards will be played.Accusations will be made.Cards will get "dropped."And sound effects will be heard."Zip Zap Zammie!"
And there will always be a winner.
Which means there will always be a loser.
Until next time ladies, it was a pleasure playing with you.
And there will always be a winner.Which means there will always be a loser.Until next time ladies, it was a pleasure playing with you.Rematch this October on the Home Field.
7.25.2009
Mission Potty Training
Little Miss is 95% done potty training.
She wears underwear all day long now and we only use diapers at nap time and nighttime now. And even then she's waking up dry, it's just I'm not willing to risk it yet!
She love love loves wearing her "undies."
I went and bought diapers last week since we hadn't really officially gotten serious about potty training but it doesn't look like we'll be needing them.
I hadn't ventured out of the house with just undies until last week when I accidentally forgot to put a diaper on her when we went to Whole Foods, but she stayed dry and told me when she had to go potty so since then we have just gone diaperless!
And I already miss her diaper butt.
It feels so weird to hold her without one.
I know she did awesome potty training herself, and I knew the day was coming, but it still surprised me how sad it made me.
Just another reminder that they grow up so fast.
What was a hassle a week ago is now a fond memory that I'll carry with me.
I know we will have another baby someday and I will once again be cursing the price of diapers, but part of me wishes Little Josie would have sported the Diaper Butt look a little longer.
I was going to do a series of posts about potty training since I had such a hard time getting information on how to actually go about it, but she did it so fast that we didn't really end up using any tactics.
If we were going to be home all day, I just didn't put a diaper on her and would take her to the potty about every 20 minutes.
Sometimes I'd forget to ask and she would just tell me when she had to go.
I guess she's a Potty Prodigy.
Now to work on some counting skills!
She wears underwear all day long now and we only use diapers at nap time and nighttime now. And even then she's waking up dry, it's just I'm not willing to risk it yet!
She love love loves wearing her "undies."I went and bought diapers last week since we hadn't really officially gotten serious about potty training but it doesn't look like we'll be needing them.
I hadn't ventured out of the house with just undies until last week when I accidentally forgot to put a diaper on her when we went to Whole Foods, but she stayed dry and told me when she had to go potty so since then we have just gone diaperless!
And I already miss her diaper butt.
It feels so weird to hold her without one.
I know she did awesome potty training herself, and I knew the day was coming, but it still surprised me how sad it made me.
Just another reminder that they grow up so fast.
What was a hassle a week ago is now a fond memory that I'll carry with me.
I know we will have another baby someday and I will once again be cursing the price of diapers, but part of me wishes Little Josie would have sported the Diaper Butt look a little longer.
I was going to do a series of posts about potty training since I had such a hard time getting information on how to actually go about it, but she did it so fast that we didn't really end up using any tactics.
If we were going to be home all day, I just didn't put a diaper on her and would take her to the potty about every 20 minutes.
Sometimes I'd forget to ask and she would just tell me when she had to go.
I guess she's a Potty Prodigy.
Now to work on some counting skills!
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