Comments on: Dichotomy of Thoughts https://stephaniekarpwrites.com/2010/03/dichotomy-of-thoughts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dichotomy-of-thoughts Adoption changed my life. I write about this and so much more. Fri, 20 Nov 2020 17:02:08 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 By: Lisa https://stephaniekarpwrites.com/2010/03/dichotomy-of-thoughts/#comment-162 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:25:35 +0000 http://box2369.temp.domains/~tephaoz1/?p=192#comment-162 There are few moments in life as profound as when a child joins your family….be it biologically or through adoption. Its that moment you stand on the precipe of having been defined by one term, "family of 3, or 4, etc." and then suddenly so much more than before…family of 5.

It doesn't erase the joy that came before(and its okay to celebrate that happiness too), but in many ways enhances the richness of the family afterwards. Taking the things you loved about being a Mama of 2 and a happy family of 4 and blending those in with becoming a Mama( and really you aleady are!) of 3 (family of 5) will help to guide and steady you….help to bring a mixture of familiarity with the new journey your family is taking.

I'm so excited for you and can't imagine any one being more ready for this transition period than you. I remember feeling all those same emotions just a bit over a year ago, just before bringing Tyler home.

Enjoy this extra sweet time with your girls…savor it and celebrate it!

Be sure and take one more picture of your family just as you are now…this coming weekend….or before you leave for Major Cutie Pie 🙂 . You will treasure having it and tucking it next to the "after" photo you take for the first time as a joyous family of 5.

Good luck as you prepare for this final trip!

]]> By: Lisa https://stephaniekarpwrites.com/2010/03/dichotomy-of-thoughts/#comment-163 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:25:35 +0000 http://box2369.temp.domains/~tephaoz1/?p=192#comment-163 There are few moments in life as profound as when a child joins your family….be it biologically or through adoption. Its that moment you stand on the precipe of having been defined by one term, "family of 3, or 4, etc." and then suddenly so much more than before…family of 5.

It doesn't erase the joy that came before(and its okay to celebrate that happiness too), but in many ways enhances the richness of the family afterwards. Taking the things you loved about being a Mama of 2 and a happy family of 4 and blending those in with becoming a Mama( and really you aleady are!) of 3 (family of 5) will help to guide and steady you….help to bring a mixture of familiarity with the new journey your family is taking.

I'm so excited for you and can't imagine any one being more ready for this transition period than you. I remember feeling all those same emotions just a bit over a year ago, just before bringing Tyler home.

Enjoy this extra sweet time with your girls…savor it and celebrate it!

Be sure and take one more picture of your family just as you are now…this coming weekend….or before you leave for Major Cutie Pie 🙂 . You will treasure having it and tucking it next to the "after" photo you take for the first time as a joyous family of 5.

Good luck as you prepare for this final trip!

]]> By: Lisa https://stephaniekarpwrites.com/2010/03/dichotomy-of-thoughts/#comment-164 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:25:35 +0000 http://box2369.temp.domains/~tephaoz1/?p=192#comment-164 There are few moments in life as profound as when a child joins your family….be it biologically or through adoption. Its that moment you stand on the precipe of having been defined by one term, "family of 3, or 4, etc." and then suddenly so much more than before…family of 5.

It doesn't erase the joy that came before(and its okay to celebrate that happiness too), but in many ways enhances the richness of the family afterwards. Taking the things you loved about being a Mama of 2 and a happy family of 4 and blending those in with becoming a Mama( and really you aleady are!) of 3 (family of 5) will help to guide and steady you….help to bring a mixture of familiarity with the new journey your family is taking.

I'm so excited for you and can't imagine any one being more ready for this transition period than you. I remember feeling all those same emotions just a bit over a year ago, just before bringing Tyler home.

Enjoy this extra sweet time with your girls…savor it and celebrate it!

Be sure and take one more picture of your family just as you are now…this coming weekend….or before you leave for Major Cutie Pie 🙂 . You will treasure having it and tucking it next to the "after" photo you take for the first time as a joyous family of 5.

Good luck as you prepare for this final trip!

]]> By: lisa https://stephaniekarpwrites.com/2010/03/dichotomy-of-thoughts/#comment-165 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:55:11 +0000 http://box2369.temp.domains/~tephaoz1/?p=192#comment-165 Those are such sweet sentaments Stephanie. It is hard to imagine how life will be when little Major gets there….for one you will have one more "man" in the house to deal with! LOL! Are the girls ready? In my family it was 3 girls and the youngest a boy…we still consider him the crown prince…well I think that's how he see's himself!

Wishing you a safe journey back to Major!
Lisa

]]> By: lisa https://stephaniekarpwrites.com/2010/03/dichotomy-of-thoughts/#comment-166 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:55:11 +0000 http://box2369.temp.domains/~tephaoz1/?p=192#comment-166 Those are such sweet sentaments Stephanie. It is hard to imagine how life will be when little Major gets there….for one you will have one more "man" in the house to deal with! LOL! Are the girls ready? In my family it was 3 girls and the youngest a boy…we still consider him the crown prince…well I think that's how he see's himself!

Wishing you a safe journey back to Major!
Lisa

]]> By: lisa https://stephaniekarpwrites.com/2010/03/dichotomy-of-thoughts/#comment-167 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:55:11 +0000 http://box2369.temp.domains/~tephaoz1/?p=192#comment-167 Those are such sweet sentaments Stephanie. It is hard to imagine how life will be when little Major gets there….for one you will have one more "man" in the house to deal with! LOL! Are the girls ready? In my family it was 3 girls and the youngest a boy…we still consider him the crown prince…well I think that's how he see's himself!

Wishing you a safe journey back to Major!
Lisa

]]> By: qmiller https://stephaniekarpwrites.com/2010/03/dichotomy-of-thoughts/#comment-168 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:41:45 +0000 http://box2369.temp.domains/~tephaoz1/?p=192#comment-168 Stephanie: So nicely said! I imagine that just putting your intentions down on paper has started the process of everyone feeling cherished during this time of change…you ARE already an awesome mom to 3!
Quaintance

]]> By: qmiller https://stephaniekarpwrites.com/2010/03/dichotomy-of-thoughts/#comment-169 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:41:45 +0000 http://box2369.temp.domains/~tephaoz1/?p=192#comment-169 Stephanie: So nicely said! I imagine that just putting your intentions down on paper has started the process of everyone feeling cherished during this time of change…you ARE already an awesome mom to 3!
Quaintance

]]> By: qmiller https://stephaniekarpwrites.com/2010/03/dichotomy-of-thoughts/#comment-170 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:41:45 +0000 http://box2369.temp.domains/~tephaoz1/?p=192#comment-170 Stephanie: So nicely said! I imagine that just putting your intentions down on paper has started the process of everyone feeling cherished during this time of change…you ARE already an awesome mom to 3!
Quaintance

]]> By: Anonymous https://stephaniekarpwrites.com/2010/03/dichotomy-of-thoughts/#comment-171 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:27:19 +0000 http://box2369.temp.domains/~tephaoz1/?p=192#comment-171 I know that you will do a super job giving each of your children the time and attention that they need!

Grandma Marsha

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