tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305101.comments2010-02-17T21:29:34.101+00:00Adventures with Alice and some day Little Sis too!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1339125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305101.post-80705401811125106702010-02-16T22:48:58.713+00:002010-02-16T22:48:58.713+00:00In my constant search to emulate you..what is the ...In my constant search to emulate you..what is the computer. Allegra can now use my iphone with great ease, run her own games and use the tv remote to pause it. Unreal. So think something like that will be something she will love.3cmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13042940778098716275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305101.post-50330930692941876672010-02-14T15:45:43.224+00:002010-02-14T15:45:43.224+00:00Alice with a snail theres a supriseAlice with a snail theres a supriseTraceynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305101.post-63447933434657737332010-02-14T02:41:22.182+00:002010-02-14T02:41:22.182+00:00Love to still read about your dd and the new one c...Love to still read about your dd and the new one coming home!!<br /><br />Snick<br />dd Sunshine 9 in May (Vietnam)<br />dd Brilliance 4 in June (China)Snickerdoodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920241540618635488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305101.post-83041463162920555652010-02-09T09:34:20.579+00:002010-02-09T09:34:20.579+00:00So glad I found you :-) I'd love an invitatio...So glad I found you :-) I'd love an invitation pretty please :-)<br />xxxJanethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09521156307802976170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305101.post-95804367214878032010-02-01T21:28:01.681+00:002010-02-01T21:28:01.681+00:00Alice looks gorgeous in her new uniform and you ca...Alice looks gorgeous in her new uniform and you can tell by her face that she is loving the dancing lessons. Freya started on Friday and I am now busy knitting her crossover cardy! Looking forward to seeing you both at the reunion.<br />Claire xxClairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05715841510504758092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305101.post-12930461909198795542010-02-01T18:51:25.506+00:002010-02-01T18:51:25.506+00:00How cute and funn! Alice sure is growing up but lo...How cute and funn! Alice sure is growing up but looks precious in every shot. Bet you have so much fun with her!Maci Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13506178512279029315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305101.post-75293154392986485772010-01-30T03:24:14.952+00:002010-01-30T03:24:14.952+00:00Oh that Alice! Still just as cute as can be.
...Oh that Alice! Still just as cute as can be.<br /><br /> Gin =)Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17169523852100305941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305101.post-46213645551321201362010-01-30T01:06:05.402+00:002010-01-30T01:06:05.402+00:00Hi Kate, just curious which camera you purchased. ...Hi Kate, just curious which camera you purchased. I'm in the market for a new Digital and I am having a hard time deciding<br />CarmenCarmennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305101.post-35315557642554605462010-01-14T09:46:53.628+00:002010-01-14T09:46:53.628+00:00Allegra has the same pressie (the leapfrog) and ju...Allegra has the same pressie (the leapfrog) and just loves "her computer"3cmumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305101.post-27639165755750301712010-01-13T10:06:43.124+00:002010-01-13T10:06:43.124+00:00kate I am going to show nelly this - she has been ...kate I am going to show nelly this - she has been in our bed for weeks in the middle of the night! She is OK at goinbg to sleep but in our bed by 2 unless she is so shattered that she sleeps through! ...getting beyond a joke now - perhaps the thought of a Snow White outfit might do it! louiselouisehttp://www.lifewithnelly.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305101.post-55938687539690014132010-01-11T01:39:55.903+00:002010-01-11T01:39:55.903+00:00Yay!! Hope the good sleeping continues. My Alice i...Yay!! Hope the good sleeping continues. My Alice is also incredibly stubborn and smart - we have been using a sleep chart for a few months now and it has helped hugely. Good luck! xxxCristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15349475564492494156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305101.post-28450266298314401682010-01-06T03:32:19.339+00:002010-01-06T03:32:19.339+00:00Sleep is the MOST important thing in the world to ...Sleep is the MOST important thing in the world to me (along with good health, that is), and if someone isn't getting enough, then all he!! breaks loose! We three get very grumpy if we don't get enough sleep. I never get quite enough, but way less when my youngest 3 1/2 is up in the night. Getting them to sleep, and getting them to stay asleep, or at least learn to roll over when they wake up is a MONUMENTAL task. :)<br /><br />Mine (the 3 1/2 yr old) is now sleeping from 7 ish to 7 ish and rarely (touch wood) wakes up (and disturbs my sleep). If she does wake up, and cries out (v. rarely), it's only for a second or two, and then she rolls over and goes back to sleep. <br /><br />I wish you the best in this effort. It's huge.<br /><br />Snick, Sunshine and BrillianceSnickerdoodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920241540618635488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305101.post-65167524650125033302010-01-02T16:31:13.615+00:002010-01-02T16:31:13.615+00:00I was just popping in to say hello and wish you an...I was just popping in to say hello and wish you and Alice a Happy New Years - when I read your blog post. I am SO darned impressed with your mindset, I wish I had felt that way while we were waiting on Miss Emi. I feel that way now, it's so much easier after! <br /><br />Also, good for you for addressing what is good and needed for your family and going for it. I hope you don't stop blogging - maybe make it private ('course you know I'll be badgering for an invite!), but I will miss reading of your adventures. I also look forward to your positive outlook on things (this post is a perfect example!). <br /><br />I've not been a good blogging friend lately (this move has really taken a toll) but I have resolved to be a better friend and blogger this year - and that *includes* commenting! :)<br /><br />Cheers, good luck, thinking of you,<br /><br />KiyKiyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02267811425878761240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305101.post-86726938327197259232010-01-02T10:25:58.855+00:002010-01-02T10:25:58.855+00:00Only you know what's right for you and your fa...Only you know what's right for you and your family. <br /><br />Good luck with it all and I hope to hear news soon of your new little bub!<br /><br />SharonSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14946042404612673408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305101.post-54337836309609394552010-01-02T08:41:53.582+00:002010-01-02T08:41:53.582+00:00Oh Kate, I know like you how long these things tak...Oh Kate, I know like you how long these things take and how things can suddenly take a turn in the world of adoption.<br /><br />I will pray for you that you will know exactly what you are to do and have such a peace!Naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12114223431580415336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305101.post-31356075336778265622010-01-02T08:36:29.634+00:002010-01-02T08:36:29.634+00:00Kate I am with you!!! It was nice to have a white ...Kate I am with you!!! It was nice to have a white Christmas but now I am ready for this snow to melt!! Then there was another flurry last night....oh my!!!<br /><br />Looking forward to Spring!!!Naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12114223431580415336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305101.post-17144996780333316872009-12-20T01:29:13.606+00:002009-12-20T01:29:13.606+00:00She's growing up!!! It's too fast.
My ol...She's growing up!!! It's too fast. <br /><br />My oldest will be 9 next year!! How does *this* happen???<br /><br />All the best for a great Christmas!<br />Snick :)<br />dd Sunshine (Vietnam) 8 1/2<br />dd Brilliance (China) 3 1/2Snickerdoodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920241540618635488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305101.post-8242605681222922992009-12-19T02:46:20.088+00:002009-12-19T02:46:20.088+00:00She looks gorgeous and thrilled - is that with the...She looks gorgeous and thrilled - is that with the tree or the choccies lol?<br />Have a wonderful Christmas.<br />Lots of love<br />Janet<br />xxx<br />PS Carrie say HI to my fave mouse :-)Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09521156307802976170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305101.post-79188589271420549822009-12-18T21:37:06.341+00:002009-12-18T21:37:06.341+00:00She looks great!!! Have a super XMAS and lets talk...She looks great!!! Have a super XMAS and lets talk in Jan. Keep an eye on my blog..I will blog by remote from disneyland!! Merry XMAS<br />Carrie3cmumhttp://www.3cmum.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305101.post-53007767503589145692009-12-09T21:06:04.584+00:002009-12-09T21:06:04.584+00:00That gets an A+ in the parenting book for good par...That gets an A+ in the parenting book for good parenting. Did you head directly for the shower?<br /><br />Poor both of you. Hope she gets well soon. We have been ill on and off for ages..she was off today with a bad cough again.<br /><br />The only pro is the enormous amount of snuggles!3cmumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305101.post-74670802343781483612009-12-08T11:38:21.520+00:002009-12-08T11:38:21.520+00:00Oh, I'm so sorry to hear you are having a roug...Oh, I'm so sorry to hear you are having a rough time of it. Sleeping is a challenge and it sounds like it's all the changes in her routine that are causing her insecurities. Ruby was like that when we came home after sleeping just fine in her crib the whole 3 weeks in Thailand. You won't want to hear it, but sleeping with me was the answer. I swore I wouldn't do it and thought I'd never be able to sleep, but after a few nights of her screaming and waking up every hour I was desperate to try it. As soon as I moved her in bed with me she slept sound through the night, every night and I can even get up and tip toe out when I need to (and prop pillows so she can roll out). We both get a good night's sleep every night and while it's not a permanant solution, I am no longer groggy! LOL. If this isn't a good solution for you, then I would continue with the "special bed" for a few more months. Such a good idea. Maybe try to talk to her in the day, too, about her fears, how she likes the new nursery, etc.Maci Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13506178512279029315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305101.post-42316785277678018162009-12-08T11:37:52.032+00:002009-12-08T11:37:52.032+00:00Oh, I'm so sorry to hear you are having a roug...Oh, I'm so sorry to hear you are having a rough time of it. Sleeping is a challenge and it sounds like it's all the changes in her routine that are causing her insecurities. Ruby was like that when we came home after sleeping just fine in her crib the whole 3 weeks in Thailand. You won't want to hear it, but sleeping with me was the answer. I swore I wouldn't do it and thought I'd never be able to sleep, but after a few nights of her screaming and waking up every hour I was desperate to try it. As soon as I moved her in bed with me she slept sound through the night, every night and I can even get up and tip toe out when I need to (and prop pillows so she can roll out). We both get a good night's sleep every night and while it's not a permanant solution, I am no longer groggy! LOL. If this isn't a good solution for you, then I would continue with the "special bed" for a few more months. Such a good idea. Maybe try to talk to her in the day, too, about her fears, how she likes the new nursery, etc.Maci Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13506178512279029315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305101.post-26861765493710334992009-12-08T11:30:29.589+00:002009-12-08T11:30:29.589+00:00Hi, Kate! Just checking in to see how you are doin...Hi, Kate! Just checking in to see how you are doing. Alice is such a doll! Isn't it funny how life is so fun/interesting/funny with a toddler? Love the supermarket story. I often will want to rush through a task (but of course, toddlers take their good old time!) and then Ruby will do something so cute or smart (like Alice) that reminds how nice it is to slow down sometimes and notice the little stuff. Kids are awesome like that! So how it is going with lil sis? I'll have to scroll down and try to catch up with your blog. Up early and trying to get back to the blog world and see how everyone is!<br />All the best,<br />JenMaci Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13506178512279029315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305101.post-89050068976770599732009-12-05T09:13:02.263+00:002009-12-05T09:13:02.263+00:00Kate,
I have encountered many nights with all my ...Kate,<br /><br />I have encountered many nights with all my children when they have been fearful of the dark and what looms within it's dark recesses. As you know I am a Christian and believe that God, Who is Light, will comfort, protect and remove all fears. We always pray and ask for His help. It is so hard when your child is so distressed and wants you but does not want you as they deal with their fear. We often play children's worship music in their room on a CD which usually helps. <br /><br />I'll be praying for wisdom that you will know exactly what to do for Alice.Naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12114223431580415336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305101.post-72511470693786241302009-12-03T10:45:02.313+00:002009-12-03T10:45:02.313+00:00Thank you so much for posting this Kate!
SiobhanThank you so much for posting this Kate!<br /><br />SiobhanSiobhannoreply@blogger.com