How much love can you stuff in a one gallon Ziploc?
I am going to need some help from Jana.
I am working on more words, I promise.
If you don't already know, our proposal was for a girl, 2 1/2, and a boy who turns five months old today... M & m.
Happy Birthday baby.
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Your picture brings me to tears. No words needed. I just stared at that picture and imagined M and m seeing your smiling faces and wrapped snuggly in the clothes. It is Goodness.
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I think you can stuff a whole lotta loving into a one gallon ziploc. It's amazing what you can put in those things.
ReplyDeleteI can't even imagine the words you must have in your head now. I'm so happy for you and Steven, girl.
XOXO
Christine
That looks like a lot of love! Yay!!!
ReplyDeleteso sweet!
ReplyDeleteThis is INCREDIBLY sweet.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could see you in this new stage - it sounds wonderful.
:)
Your picture totally made me cry.
ReplyDeleteYour picture totally made me cry.
ReplyDeleteYou might be setting a record for the most love in a bag ever. Is that a tape recording with your voices? Gursha covered photo album? It all looks so thoughtful and perfect and comforting for little M&M.
ReplyDeleteLove the Obama additions!
ReplyDeleteGosh.... it's just so...... I can't even come up with words!
You would be surprised how much actually will fit. So sweet. My little Peanut just turned 6 months on Friday so they should definitely meet someday :) Can't wait to hear more about M and M.
ReplyDeleteJulie, how can you find words...? So hard, so much joy, so much.
ReplyDeleteCindy
congratulations! i can feel/sense your radiant joy through your blog... does that sound crazy? i'm so happy for you. i'm sure you are soaking up every minute...
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff!!! I have faith that you can get it all in...if all else fails pull out the vacuum to suck out some air to get it sealed :)
ReplyDeleteHarmony
Yup, a whole lot will fit in there. Roll the outfits and suck out the air w/ a straw and you're home free.
ReplyDeleteI'm 1 mos in-country, so would be happy to drop off a larger care package (take w/ us w/ donations) if you'd like.
Instant tears! I've been trying to get out something wonderful to say- I've thought about you so much these last few days, but every single time I try, I just tear get brain fuzzy. Just so happy for you and your beautiful beautiful family. Happy 1/2 Birthday M!
ReplyDeleteI love this picture!
ReplyDeleteI would say you can fit a whole lot of love in a one gallon ziploc....you can feel it from the photo!
ReplyDeleteYour grins with smiles from ear to ear say it all, but I love all the other additions that will wrap your babies with your love and what you are all about.
ReplyDeleteHappy 6 month birthday, M!!
anything I read from you on facebook or here on your blog makes me instantly cry. I'm so happy for you. I'm so grateful. Hooray for your family!!!
ReplyDeleteOh what an exciting time!! The photos you are including are so beautiful! And I love that the Obama stickers are in the mix too!!
ReplyDeleteOh for the love of all things holy here I am a [Insert Blue Streak of Cursing]steaming mess of tears over this picture of your care packages! Between this and Cazadora's pictures of homecoming and Dandies'courtdate - I feel all a flutter with giggles, tears and hope.
ReplyDeleteI am so grateful, truly grateful that you are packing up talismans of love to your sweet daisies!
Dear Holy Mysteries of the Universe, please, please, please send a courtdate quicker than quick, faster than fast, bring these young habesha home with godspeed - which is presumably faster than light.
I think that is a lot of love...I wonder if you could stuff yourself in that bag instead:-) Love the Obama stuff you are sending...half happy birthday sweet boy!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful stuff. Have fun making it fit!! : )
ReplyDeletehow did you find the Cutest Onesie on the planet??? And are those the blankets ya'll been sleeping with for months? And the Obama stickers...I mean, come on! This might be the Ziplock of Love from which all ziplock standards are now set....
ReplyDeleteGoosebumps all around. Happy 6 mos, M!
ReplyDeleteoh, what a fun package. that little girlie outfit is SO cute! I get a huge grin on my face every time I think of you guys meeting your daughter and son. :)
ReplyDeleteOh Julie you can just feel the love you're packing in one little ziplock!!
ReplyDeleteHappy 6 months to sweet little M!!
A whole lot...because little is much when you stuff it with LOVE! Happy Stuffing!!!!
ReplyDeletewow. I couldn't begin to fit that much stuff in a zip lock bag!
ReplyDeleteAnd a 2 and a half year old girl! Just the age of mine! They'd be friends were it not for that whole wide US in the way.
Congrats! Congrats!
I still can't look at your blog without getting teary eyed. You chose perfect things for them; i love seeing it all. I think that is A LOT of love in a ziploc!
ReplyDeleteJenny
That looks like the bag of all bags! How wonderful, and such perfect stuff. You have been preparing wisely for this moment. I agree, I can just feel the happiness and the hope, too. It is beautiful. M&M! How cute.
ReplyDeleteOh Julie, such love, such love. It's all over your faces in the photos you chose.
ReplyDeleteThe answer is: much, much love. Much.
ReplyDeletebuy the super heavy-duty ziplocs... you can stuff them really full with less fear of explosion. ;)
ReplyDeleteJulie, I'm planning my bag right now! This is good practice for when we have to pack our suitcases...and I'm absolutely positive we'll travel together!
ReplyDeleteOhhhhh, you can stuff a lotta love in that little bag. And you are so ready to go. I'm so happy that you got the very young children that you so wanted. My thoughts are with you for less waiting and more action through court (not following my example . ..)
ReplyDeleteMartha who leaves Sunday
Julie,
ReplyDeleteThink small. Think young. Think structure. Read EVERYTHING you can on toddlers (if you havn't already).
I have no doubt your support system is fantastic- but if you don't have anyone you know that has adopted two of different ages at once, feel free to email!
Much love, huge hugs and big hopes for a rediculously speedy court process!!!!
Beth
I almost missed the Obama postcards! Love 'em. Nice touch!!!
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