The reality is I need caffeine every single day.
The reality is he wakes up in the night like a newborn.
The reality is he wakes up often to climb into bed and cuddle next to me.
The reality is it is hard to manage Major’s needs, with helping Emma do her homework and making time for playing with Eden.
The reality is that the time spent with each of my kids is unbalanced right now but we are working on it.
The reality is that in one month home, I think I cooked dinner only once.
The reality is there are some pretty good prepared food places around here.
The reality is I am tired of pulling him off the surface of my dining room table.
The reality I relish the break Major’s nap gives me.
The reality is I can’t stop kissing his gorgeous face.
The reality is I can stare into his dark brown all days trying to figure out where his pupil ends and his iris begins.
The reality is I love his smile — his teeth, his curling lip, his smiling eyes, the dimple in his chin …. everything.
The reality is he is all boy — dirty, muddy, boy and when we are outside playing, I get a kick out of it even though I don’t get a kick out of it when he is tearing up the inside of my home.
The reality is he really is unbelievably handsome to me and dapper in his cute polo shirts and jeans.
The reality is he can be quite gentle (when he’s not being aggressive 😉 and is learning so much about affection … he is relishing being in a loving environment.
The reality is today when I heard all three of my kids laughing and playing in the backyard I actually stopped in my tracks — it really did feel like music to my ears.
The reality is I often think to myself … am I dreaming? How did I get from there to here? Did I really make this my reality?
The reality is I thank God every day I had the courage to take a chance on this little boy who needs my love more than anything.
The reality is we are home as a family four weeks today and I am getting used to it all. It’s a growing process for everyone, but in the end, when it’s all said and done I feel so blessed and grateful for being given this chance.
The reality is despite the chaos of my life and a lot of overwhelming feelings as I get used to being a mom to three kids with varying needs, there is an overwhelming feeling of satisfaction and a “pinch me please!” feeling daily.
The reality is Major Jonathan Karp is the little boy meant for me!
love it! words of truth! words of reality!
it all sounds 100% normal. it all sounds 100% hard. it all sounds 100% wonderful.
congratulations!
The reality is you are one hell of of a mother, wife and friend!
The reality is your are a gifted writer!
The reality is having 3 children is hard work!
THe reality is every ounce of hard it is parenting 3 children, you would not trade it for the world!
The reality you had a dream and you never gave up till your dream came true!
The reality is I LOVE YOU!
Yep! All of it sounds just right and PERFECT really. I'm not at the place where you are yet but even as I care for just our one wee little girl I'm remembering how much MORE care a new child (whether just born or just adopted) requires compared to the ease my old life caring for FIVE children I knew well. There's sure to be a lengthy adjustment period whenever we expand our families. You are doing GREAT!!! I bet you don't have enough friends who have young boys to get together and play with. I hope you meet some new friends via Major's activities.
Thx for always sharing so much with all of us. 🙂
Sounds like things are grooving in for the family of 5. He is So handsome!
This is so moving, and so true. Tears in my eyes!!
Well said, Stephanie. I love this! Reality is hard as hell, but it is so beautiful too. Sometimes within seconds of each other!