If you are running into writers block while writing that Mothers Day card this year, let me help you out. Here are 15 things that you absolutely must thank your mom for.
1. Literally (not figuratively) keeping you alive.
Think about it. If your mom hadn’t acquired (or lactated) nourishment and physically stuck it in your needy little mouth, at times coercing you to eat it, day after day... after day... after day... after day… you wouldn’t even be alive to say Happy Mothers day.
2. Embracing the torturous sights and sounds of children’s television programming.
Back in the day kid’s shows didn't feature Jimmy Eat World, Andy Samberg and The Roots. Sure Sesame Street had a few cool guest stars and Mr. Rodgers had some pretty chill tunes, but for the most part, your mom probably put up with torture like this:
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We had our first home visit with our social worker yesterday! I think it went really well. I was a bit nervous in the week leading up to it. Of course our adoption consultant, Karalee, told me there was nothing to be worried about, and of course she was right. Just the same, I think it’s probably impossible not to be nervous leading up to something like the first visit with someone who is going to play such a key role in helping you get your child home!
I wanted to share a little bit about our visit for those of you who are interested in knowing more of the details of the adoption process.
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We just got word from our social worker that we will be having our first home study visit THIS SATURDAY! I am excited and nauseous at the same time. This whole process has been such a whirlwind that it’s hard to believe we are at this step already. Having this appointment officially on the calendar makes it all feel so much more real. It is no longer just Travis and I plugging away at the paperwork, doing what we can on our own to move towards this adoption. It’s actually meeting with someone who will help us get one giant step closer!
I definitely feel ready and confident, but I also can’t help but feel nervous.
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