I go back to work tomorrow (insert tears and sniffles here). I am already emotional about tomorrow's departure. I thought maybe if I blogged about it, I would feel better. Maybe not.
It's amazing what a difference a year makes. Last year I blogged about how I was ready to go back to school. I so needed the distraction from the adoption stress. I was obsessed this time last year. Irrational and obsessed. And little did I know, the roller coaster ride was FAR from over with less than a month left until the Vietnam shutdown (more on that in an upcoming post).
Tomorrow is my 2 year blog anniversary! Again, funny what can happen in a year. I poured my heart out on last year's blogoversary. I truly was starting to prepare myself for not getting a referral. That would all change 3 days later. So many memories from a year ago. Some good, some wonderful, some horrific, They say all of the bad melts away once you see your child's face. That is mostly true....
Luckily this summer has been nothing but wonderful memories! I got to see Aiden walk for the first time, got to hear all of his new words as he started talking. Such fun!
I have so many pictures to post. I have vowed to never shoot in automatic again. Right now I am sticking to aperture priority mode but have *gasp* tried a few manual shots as well. Now if I could just find the time to edit a bit more (well, other than slapping some stickers on Aiden's rear end to cover his mongolian spots and well, his read end!).
I think these pictures show what a great summer we've had (even with lots of fraptastic weather- i still have lots of swim diapers left- thanks mother nature). Check out those tanlines- and that is with 50 spf. The women who lay out at the pool all day (used to me be) would be so jealous! And we were never at the pool more than 2 hours at a time probably 3 times a week at the most.
And one more favorite from the same photo shoot. He is definitely thinning out. And although only his ribs show in this picture (I promise I feed him)? You should see his backs and abs. The muscles are starting to show. Each and every muscle. My boy's going to have the six pack I used to dream about- now I just dream about getting rid of the keg-like look of my stomach...
19 comments:
Molly has those same tan lines with SPF 50. That beautiful skin!
Good luck going back to work! I hope it's a smooth transition!
good luck tomorrow. i know it is hard getting back and leaving your boy:( i will be thinking of you.
that last pic of A's face is so pretty. such a handsome boy. but all of those ca mau babies are gorgeous..dont you think?!:)
I hope tomorrow goes by quickly for you!!!! Love the pics! :)
Ashlea
Love that last picture! Good luck going back to work tomorrow. You will make it! Aiden will make it! Sorry I have gotten so behind on blog reading and did read your sleep post until tonight. I have no new words of advice for you, just tons and tons of sympathy as someone who went through two straight years of the no sleep thing with my first kiddo. I hope the sleep situation is going better for you now.
Eeek! Love the nekkid shots. Kinda funny... I've been taking lots of bun shots as well lately. :) Happy Blogiversary!
Oh, we have those tan lines as well... I'd hate to see what S would look like withOUT the SPF! Yikes!
I teared up for you on the work thing... it's so very hard isn't it? I'm looking that deadline in the face myself and it literally makes me sick.
I'll be thinking of you tomorrow!
Kelli, I'll be thinking about you tomorrow and sending good vibes. Give your sweet, nakey boy a hug and kiss from Petunia and me. He's such a doll!
Will be thinking about you tomorrow - man, summer seemed short! Love those pics - I should really challenge myself to start figuring out my camera, perhaps you'll inspire me! Been thinking about knowing where you were at this time last year - as you said, my what a difference a year can make!
Good luck tomorrow! :-)
Hope the day goes well.
LOVE the sunshine sticker. Lol. Too cute.
-Tammy
SOOOO cute!!! Love that bottom picture!! I keep forgetting you have fam in PCola...you def need to let me know next time y'all are down this way!!
Kelli...your pics are great! Congratulations on moving away from "Automatic"! I still shoot on "A" every now and then - shame on me! See you THIS MORNING at school! Audi
Good Luck tomorrow! Love that last picture. I am very jealous of the tan lines. I am so pasty white right now.
I hope today goes well for you. I still have a couple weeks to go, and I'm dreading it. I keep telling myself that I'm making it out to be worse than it actualy will be. We'll see...
That last pictures is fabulous!
yes, em, those ca mau babies are the most gorgeous!
hope you day is going well! i totally understand. we are changing day cares and it is giving me palpitations!
see you soon!
I hope you had a good day back at school. I hope things get easier for you. I'm glad you had a great summer!
Yesterday was first day back and I was thinking of you. I hope you enjoyed your new school year start and managed to survive the pangs of missing Aiden. It is ironic how the roller coaster ride of adoption takes you on so many highs and lows. No one would ever understand it unless they were a part of it. BUT you survived and have the most amazing little guy!!!
Hey Kelli,
hope your week is going quickly and smoothly!!! We hate that summer is over too. Layne Nhi back to school tommorow and I am back to work. thinking of you!
Congrats on getting your camera off automatic! It will change your life (or, at least, your photos!)
Hope your first day back wasn't too painful.
Adorable pictures in the last few posts! I am playing blog catch-up again, so I've missed a lot. I hope that Aiden's sleeping keeps improving, especially now that you are starting back to school. I'm sure that it's hard enough to be a single mom without sleep, but add a never-9-5-job like teaching to the mix, and that's just too much for anyone to handle. I'm hoping to hear more good news the next time I check in. :-)
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