Our Saturday has been a full one - again! From a full family breakfast with chocolate chip pancakes, raspberries, cherries, syrup and whipped topping to working out at the fitness center in the pool to get ready for the upcoming summer swim season, we have all been thinking about Julianna.
When Francesca, Angelo and I went to buy shoes, we found lots of cute ones for our newest family member....just not sure what will fit.
When I ran to the grocery store, I thought about how much fun Julianna will have in the fire engine cart with Angelo. Vinnie's long legs are getting tough to squeeze into the cart.
When Vinnie and Ang got their hair cut this morning, I thought about Julianna's hair, wondering if they allowed it to keep growing or cut it short for the summer already.
When we returned some items to a store today, Gabby and I pulled out of the bag the new Disney Princess nightgown that we purchased for Julianna. She will love it.
When Kenny, Vinnie, and I took a walk after dinner, tossing a football, I thought about how much our little Julianna loves balls. She will love the family walks that we take.
When we ate breakfast this morning and Kenny shared about another family who recently adopted a little girl who died because of heart surgery complications, we candidly talked with our children about Julianna and the vital importance of having thorough examinations by the doctors when she arrives.
When I sent the Central Pennsylvania Down Syndrome Awareness Group website to Angelo's little friend, Kristen and her parents, I thought about how much fun Julianna will have on the Buddy Walk with us this year. Gabby even wants to get t-shirts made with Julianna and Angelo's name
When we had our dinner with pasta, vegetables, and garlic, I wondered how Julianna would adjust to "family style" eating vs. being served a plate or bowl of food all of her life.
I thought about her when I read the letter that Dr. Linda wrote for the judge, requesting that an eye exam be conducted as soon as possible. I hope that this helps the judge to wave the 10 day period.
Most days, we think about Julianna and what it will be like for her once she arrives. Kenny and I only pray that she has not lost hope and knows that we are on our way.
When Francesca, Angelo and I went to buy shoes, we found lots of cute ones for our newest family member....just not sure what will fit.
When I ran to the grocery store, I thought about how much fun Julianna will have in the fire engine cart with Angelo. Vinnie's long legs are getting tough to squeeze into the cart.
When Vinnie and Ang got their hair cut this morning, I thought about Julianna's hair, wondering if they allowed it to keep growing or cut it short for the summer already.
When we returned some items to a store today, Gabby and I pulled out of the bag the new Disney Princess nightgown that we purchased for Julianna. She will love it.
When Kenny, Vinnie, and I took a walk after dinner, tossing a football, I thought about how much our little Julianna loves balls. She will love the family walks that we take.
When we ate breakfast this morning and Kenny shared about another family who recently adopted a little girl who died because of heart surgery complications, we candidly talked with our children about Julianna and the vital importance of having thorough examinations by the doctors when she arrives.
When I sent the Central Pennsylvania Down Syndrome Awareness Group website to Angelo's little friend, Kristen and her parents, I thought about how much fun Julianna will have on the Buddy Walk with us this year. Gabby even wants to get t-shirts made with Julianna and Angelo's name
When we had our dinner with pasta, vegetables, and garlic, I wondered how Julianna would adjust to "family style" eating vs. being served a plate or bowl of food all of her life.
I thought about her when I read the letter that Dr. Linda wrote for the judge, requesting that an eye exam be conducted as soon as possible. I hope that this helps the judge to wave the 10 day period.
Most days, we think about Julianna and what it will be like for her once she arrives. Kenny and I only pray that she has not lost hope and knows that we are on our way.