McAdams: Party of FIVE?!?!?!?

Runny noses, doctor visits, poopy diapers, potty training, sippy cups, endless piles of laundry, Bubble Guppies, Hot Dog Hot Dog Hot Diggity Dog, Rockabye baby, tripping over toys, "WHERE ARE YOUR SHOES??!?" "LEAVE YOUR BOW ALONE!" No, you can't bring that turtle in the house. Ouch those cars are going to kill me if I step on them again. Mommy I need a bandaid....Is it bathtime yet? Can I play for a little while? Thank you for the bubbles! I love my new dress!

Mommy I wanna rock! I want my blankie. Cup!

"You are my sunshine, my only sunshine...Twinkle twinkle little star....Jesus loves me....Rockabye baby" Sweet Dreams Princess I love you

Mommy! Kiss me on the lips!

Mama do you mind if I watch a little TV? Mama, I love you. I just wanted to tell you that and give you a hug
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That's just a little synopsis of what one of my days look like now.

And I couldn't possibly be happier.

We have a 4 year old son, an almost 3 year old daughter and an almost 2 year old baby girl.

They are absolutely perfect in every possible way.

We sing, we dance, we sit in the corner sometimes...we laugh, we cry, but most of all....

WE LOVE.

"I love you Mama" never gets old.

Mommy I WUV YOU! Daddy I WUV YOU!  You're my best Mommy EVER!!! Mama I love you! Daddy you're my best friend.

Those are the moments I live for. Those are the moments that still catch me off guard and take my breath away. Those are the moments that have made the past 7 months worth every worry, every tear, every home visit, personal questions, and court date.

Every morning when I walk in the girls room and my baby girl says "ga morming mommy!" lol It still makes me smile. When she facetimes with her daddy or her "mawmaw" (supposed to be grandma but whatever works lol) and she says "kisses" and kisses the phone or actually takes the phone and hugs it. I have to swallow a big lump every time.

They love their "Ashy" (my sister) and adore Khaunor and Carlisle. The girls get plum giddy around their granddad and they squeal with delight at the sight of my mom or Jake's mom "Gigi" They've named Jake's brother "Uncle Cookie Monster" and I don't think I've ever seen him smile as much as he has since they came into our lives. Even Jake's somber old man (Gramps) smiles now. They bring out the best in everyone. And those of you that have run into us or seen us out and about can see why. They are so warm and loving. They are little rays of sunshine. And they are ours...

Effective Tuesday, we will be assigned an adoption worker and we are hoping for that to be finalized by mid November. We are past all the red tape. We are just waiting on the required amount of time to pass so that we can get our court date. I can't wait to share their precious faces with you all. I can't wait to introduce our miracles to all of you who have followed us and prayed with and for us through all of this. I am so humbled by your support and your joy for us.

Hey y'all....I'm a mommy :)

Praise The Lord for He is GOOD. He gave us EXACTLY what we needed.


Love,

Lori

aka Mommy of 3 <3

A Thousand Years

The other morning it hit me....this is really happening. We have prayed for this and this is really happening. I just went to my knees crying. I know now all the why's and when's and how could you's were all leading to THIS. 

               The words to this song are perfect for the way I feel....but first this quote. 

               "Not flesh of my flesh, nor bone of my bone,But still miraculously my own

                            Never forget for a single minute, you didn't grow under my heart

                                                           but IN it."

Now, here's the song I'm speaking of...the words fit perfectly....it's a love song to our children. They just have no idea how much I love them already. I've loved them for a thousand years...and I'll love them for a thousand more....

"And so it was that she, having waited long and endured patiently, realized and obtained what God had promised." Hebrews 6:15

<3 Lori

Soon-to-be mommy of 3 

2015

This year will not revolve around our infertility. In fact, we are taking a break from all of it. Gosh that feels good to say...I feel like I should say something along the lines of "Hi my name is Lori and I'm addicted to fertility treatments" Blah. That's not funny but I think in a way it was true. Not the medication...by any means. But, I was so focused on the goal that I forgot why.

In the process, I've nearly had a nervous breakdown.

So, my husband and I are having fun. We are planning vacations. We are working on our home. We are watching movies in our pjs in front of a fire. We aren't going to Saturday appointments and running spending money on fertility stuff. I am not choking down pills every night and running to the potty every 5 minutes.

So...this is what being normal feels like? I like this. A LOT.

Don't get me wrong. We still want kids. And we will have kids. We may adopt. We are considering foster to adopt. We are considering lots of things.

But not until we have had a good long hiatus to just be us.

Thank you for your prayers and support. Please don't stop as my mental  and emotional health isn't at it's best right now...but I am getting help for that so no worries ;)

Here's to a year of endless possibilities.

Love,

Lori