Enjoy This Moment

This week I have been struck with the realization that I only have about one month left of having Caedmon all to myself. When we welcome Wondimu into our home, our whole world is going to change (for the better). Caedmon will suddenly become a big brother and I will be a mother of two. In light of that, I am making it my effort to enjoy every moment I have with just him.

This week Caedmon and I have been to the playground, visited the zoo, and been swimming twice. We have eaten a picnic lunch outside the past three days. We are enjoying summer, enjoying each other, and enjoying life. What a sweet time!

One of the best parts of my day is going into Caedmon's room in the morning, crawling in bed with him, and snuggling as he slowly wakes up. I recently made the mistake of letting Andy do this one morning. Now that he realizes how precious those moments are, we have to arm wrestle to see who gets to do it!

I don't know what season of life you are in right now...whether good or bad...but one thing is for certain, the season won't last long. When I look back on Caedmon's childhood, I want to know that I treasured my time with him. Sure, some bath times get rushed and tantrums are less-than-treasured. But on the whole, I want to know that I enjoyed this season.

How about you? Are you embracing the season in which God has you right now?

Hand-Me-Downs

Today has been a fun day of preparation for bringing Wondimu home. Caedmon and I pulled out the boxes and tupperwares containing all of his old clothes. We sorted through what will fit Wondimu and began washing them to get them ready. It is all becoming VERY REAL that we are about to welcome another child into our home! I am SO EXCITED!

A couple days ago we got the following email from Yonas, one of our adoption agency's in-country guides. He was the sweetest guy and it comforts my heart to know that our son is interacting with such wonderful, loving people.

Dear Andy and Stacie Wood,

 

This is Yonas from America World.I hope you remember me.How are you doing?I am good.Well your wonderful kid Wendmu is doing great.As I promised to you I usually visiting him.He is a lovely boy.He missed you alot.I am taking care of him while I am in the transitional house.So you dont have to worry about him.I will give him a big kiss for you tomorrow. I hope I will see you soon.Take care.

 

yonas

 

Thank you, Yonas! Of course we remember you and we CAN HARDLY WAIT to see you again soon!

Caedmon's Family Vacation

On our way to Ethiopia, Andy & I took Caedmon to Salt Lake City where he spent 10 days enjoying a family vacation with Andy's family. While Andy & I were missing Caedmon like crazy, I'm pretty sure he was having the time of his life. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves...

Thank you so much, Meaghan, for having him! Taking on an additional 3 year old for 10 days is no small feat and we are ever so grateful! 

Just to make you smile...

Haircut Trauma

This morning, Caedmon came in our room very early and I could see through blurry eyes that he had cut his hair. Half of his head was down to the scalp! I immediately burst into tears and said, "Caedmon, what did you do? Your hair looks horrible!!"

Andy said, "Don't say that. That's mean."

I said, "Caedmon, where did you find scissors?"

He replied, "I used the kitchen scissors."

Oh. My. Gosh. We walked out into the living room and hair was EVERYWHERE. Like it multiplied as it fell off his head. In the kitchen, all the cabinets were open and the dishwasher was open (also full of hair).

I said to Andy, "Don't start cleaning up yet. I need to go get my camera."

But as I turned to get my camera, I woke up! HA! It was a dream nightmare. I wonder how many people won't make it to the end of this post and will think it actually happened.

However, in hopes of preventing further bad dreams, I did take Caedmon to get his haircut today at Super Cuts which is always a terribly disappointing experience for me. Unlike last time, I was able to hold it together this time and did not leave crying. But I was disappointed, nonetheless.

I don't know if I just do a horrible job explaining the look I'm hoping for or if they just do a horrible job implementing my vision. But there is a major disparity between the haircut I have in my mind and the haircut Caedmon ends up with. Lucky for me, Caedmon couldn't care less what his hair looks like and it just thoroughly satisfied with the lollipops he gets for "sitting still" in the chair. He doesn't even notice that one side of his bangs comes down a good half inch lower than the other side...

 He's still adorable...but not quite the look I was going for!

Does anyone out there have a good recommendation of where to take kids to get their hair cut?