As is.......

A couple of weeks ago I had an appointment at the attorney's office to sign all the paperwork so that we could send in the petition for a court date for the adoption. When I got back to work I was beyond excited! I was trying to explain to all of them what all was going on and in the process said that I had paid for the adoption and we should know a court date within a week. So, one co-worker laughingly said, "So, she is bought and paid for?" Another good natured worker jibbed, "Did the purchase come with a return policy?" My answer was, "No, this was as-is, all sales are final." To which everyone, including me, thought was wildly funny.

Anyone who has adopted a child, not an infant, knows that these kids have some issues. Some have major issues to overcome and some can overcome theirs quite easily. All of my foster parent friends and also the ones who have adopted say that these aren't "normal" children. We don't mean it to be mean but it is just the truth. My cousin, he says that is what makes us love them more. He is right. When you look at a 4 year old and you know that they have been through more in their 4 little years of life than you have in 3o.....well it is amazing. They are survivors, they are fighters, they are remarkably resilient. These kids are literally walking miracles in my eyes. I would not give Morgan for a biological "normal" child for anything. I love my little girl. I love her not because she is perfect but because she is....well her! She is perfect just the way that she is.

As time goes by and I think about this conversation I think.......What if we were bought and paid for with a return policy? What if God returned us because of our flaws, and trust me if you are like me you have plenty! Luckily our God loves us faults and all. Luckily he paid the price for all of us with no exceptions, no qualifications. We didn't have to be "normal"..... whatever that is anyway. Thank God,Praise Him!

So, I guess that I should tell you that last Friday we found out the date for the adoption and........

On June 8th, the Monday before Morgan's birthday, the above will become a reality!!!! I cried....a lot. I was overwhelmed when I got the letter. It was late and I couldn't really call and tell everyone. So, I just talked to my Mom until we both calmed down a little.

Yep, on June 8th this little one....

will become.......

Morgan Kate Gravitt

For this day I have prayed for a long time friends. It is through the encouragement and prayers of my friends and family that I have made it through this process. I have heard it said that motherhood, no matter how it comes to you, is a miracle. I have to say that I whole-heartedly agree! I love you all!

Soccer and dilemma.....

Ok, so this year I decided to sign Morgan up to play soccer. I thought she would really like it and it would be something more involved than t-ball. Turns out I was right... except my little one doesn't so much want to be involved.... Her she is before the game.

The coach giving them the pre-game talk. He literally has the patience of a saint! I could not have picked a better coach for her.

Doing the pre-game huddle. 1-2-3 Go Tigers!!!!

Lining up at the start of the game. Morgan looks real interested doesn't she????

Again really interested....

The one.....and I do mean the ONE and ONLY time she actually touched the ball.

Sitting on the sidelines while the other kids are getting their turn to play.

Lining up to shake hands at the end of the game.

So, the BIG dilemma...... When I was getting Morgan ready that morning I wanted to put a bow in her hair so bad. I just love the bows, but I resisted the urge. I mean we were going to play soccer....... Well, while I was watching the game and watching my child out on the field doing anything but play soccer I decided right then and there......by gosh from now on there will be a bow! At least she will be as cute as she possibly can while out there doing her princess swirls and twirls! Ha!

Not like she isn't cute enough though!!!

Good, good days

I have been pretty absent on the blog lately. Haven't had many pictures to post or I guess the desire to take the time to do it. But I love the blog and all of my buddies. A couple of weeks ago Morgan started soccer.....but that is definitely a whole post in itself for later. I get stressed just thinking about that......

Anyway lots of other great stuff has been going on also. About a week ago, our caseworker sent the packet of information to my lawyer. Last Friday I dropped off some stuff that he needed from me. Today I had a message when I got home saying that they wanted me to come in tomorrow morning that they had a draft ready. I am hoping to sign so that he can send the petition off to the court to request a date.......did you hear that people......A DATE!!!!! I hope that maybe by the end of the month we will have a date and we are hoping for a date in June, hopefully before Morgan's birthday. Sometimes it seems that the time since that day in October when her mother signed over her rights and waiting on the official adoption date has been longer than the whole process. I know that it is probably only because the end is so near. I need my due date!!! You know that date that all of you biological mom's look forward to for 9 months....well I have been waiting for over 2 years. I know that it is just a name at this point but to us it is so much more. Really she was born in my heart the minute I meet her Feb 7th 2007. I think that it is like that with all children that you care for. I still consider Maddie a child of my heart also even though she is no longer with me. These children may physically come and go but they leave forever footprints on your heart. I could go on and on about this subject but I am going to tear myself away for now.

In other news Morgan loves her room. I love that all the toys are out and in the playroom. When she is in there this is what I find most often when I go in. This was taken a few weeks ago. She is reading a story to Bitty Baby. How sweet!

If she isn't doing that then this is what I find her doing.

Playing her Leapster. At any rate this is definitely her new (old) favorite place to be. It warms my heart that she has such a love of books already. When we were talking about what to do in the room this is one idea that I just couldn't give up on. A little reading nook.

Still comfy and cozy. I think that her room makes her feel like such a big girl. She is quick to show it to anyone who comes over.

Seriously Mom do you HAVE to keep flashing that thing.......I'm kinda busy here.....jeez! Ahhh, I love her!!!!!

I know that this is like the most random post ever....but that is kind of the state of my mind this evening. Hope everyone has a great rest of the week!