Happy Thoughts

Well, I know some of you have been waiting to hear about how the Adoption Celebration went. It was great, fantastic, awesome, tearful, exciting, comforting, etc. I never realized how supportive my family has been. It was great to see my aunts and mother pull together at the last minute, along with my brother maning the grill, to get things started. I was very excited to see my "family" from Hillsborough that I miss dearly much of the time! They are always there for me when I need a pick-me-up, no matter the situation. And then there are my closest local friends and my best friend! Everything was awesome. My ONLY complaint was my uncle, "the minister". He tried to take control early on and just pissed me off too early on. However, GG saw my frustration and made me smile. My mother reminded me how my uncle could be, and I quickly focused on the special occassion. My daughter was dedicated to God, anointed with oil and prayed over. The prayer was interesting... my best friend and ex thought so as well! Some things were prayed for my childs life that I will not enforce, but will give her the option as she is older to decide for herself. Then my uncle by marriage, who is her Godfather, did a family blessing and told his story of how he was adopted. I never knew that! WOW. Then we watched the fabulous slide show my best friend helped me put together. It makes me cry everytime I watch it. And yes, I have watched it multiple times! My daughter got roses from the important people in her life, meaning her godparents and some of her aunts. It was cute because she wouldnt accept the first rose from her Godfather until I whispered my seal of approval. After that first rose, she was looking for the roses from everyone. I got several very special gifts. One being an engraved birth certificate holder from my aunt and uncle (God parents), and the other being a necklace with my daughters name engraved and for her, a cross. BEAUTIFUL. Both made me cry! I think I did a great job of choosing godparents. I am proud to be a legal parent. The reality of it all didnt hit me until Sunday as everyone referred to her as MY daughter, MY angel, MY little lady, etc. Then it REALLY hit me... the first of many daycare checks was written Monday morning! $150/week! ugh! Maybe it wouldnt be so bad if I felt like I was getting my money's worth! Hence, the search for a new daycare that is even more expensive, but appears to be worth every dollar. More details on that next week!

I have spent the week rearranging the kids rooms, catching up on laundry, and cleaning house. I am not sure why I get the urge after the fact, but each night, I tackle some task. The weekend is here and it will probably be more of the same. I will hope to get some rest, but also accomplish much of what I have been wanting to over the last six months. Of course, I need help with some of it, but I doubt I get that far. Honestly, I hope to veg on my couch in between small tasks here and there. I was just reminded of my cousins graduation cookout Monday. I guess I should plan to attend that, but why? LOL

Looking forward to a peaceful weekend! Hope I get it! :)