tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691280826512919640.post3292307991501732736..comments2023-05-21T05:02:14.379-04:00Comments on Three Little Bees!: One Month Home!Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08935757091952994294noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691280826512919640.post-59711264049595020242010-05-26T04:11:40.374-04:002010-05-26T04:11:40.374-04:00Already a whole month home with your little angel!...Already a whole month home with your little angel! Time runs...<br />Life in general has always both sides, the tough ones and the bright ones, and sometimes it changes pretty fast from joy to sadness, we all know that. And with parenting it is the same. It is HARD work! And, Sarah, never forget that you did not start like most of us, by the very beginning with a childs life. You jumped right in this nice and exhausting twoosie age..:) with Zoya with her special background. Then you do carry this heavy backpack with everything, you experienced in Ukraine, which, how you wrote it, you can not just go back to "normal"... Sarah, you DO absolutely wonderful with your sweet girl. I like your posts and looking forward to them, because they are authentic and real. Be kind to yourself and allow you to vent when ever you feel so. It belongs to real life. <br />BE BLESSED Christina<br /><br />By the way: it is so much fun to see your PA-girl with those PA-bibs...:):)Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03611629558108099954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691280826512919640.post-2861859653226725872010-05-25T19:51:40.594-04:002010-05-25T19:51:40.594-04:00What a joyous celebration, first month home, the b...What a joyous celebration, first month home, the beginning of many firsts to come for Zoya. <br /><br />I look forward to seeing how she reacts to a birthday party in her honor. <br /><br />We will certainly be thinking of her while we're traveling to NY from VA thru PA next week to go and celebrate Izzy's 2nd birthday with relatives in Western NY (just south of Buffalo area). Last year she had not a clue what we were doing for her 1st birthday but this year she knows she is turning TWO as she yells it at us.<br /><br />Take heart that whether you're a seasoned parent or a first time parent we ALL have those days and those moments of frustration.<br /><br />Zoya is doing amazing! We look at your pictures every day thru Ms. Izzy's request to see "baby oia", she can't get the Z yet. The bond and love that she has for each of you is nothing short of breath taking. The look in her eyes as she's looking at you it is like she is taking in every moment as a special one.<br /><br />Enjoy her 2nd birthday celebration!The Mac's Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04216982420030770388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691280826512919640.post-82095196523736103492010-05-25T19:39:00.163-04:002010-05-25T19:39:00.163-04:00I started reading your blog close to when you brou...I started reading your blog close to when you brought Zoya home and have so enjoyed hearing about her accomplishments and the frustrations. Remember you owe it to yourself to vent. Being a parent is frustrating at times. Also, those frustrations help families and couples that are thinking about adopting to have a better idea of what issues they may face.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691280826512919640.post-38380460163171799852010-05-25T14:43:56.951-04:002010-05-25T14:43:56.951-04:00You guys are doing a great job! It is hard to get...You guys are doing a great job! It is hard to get acclimated to parenting--especially when you have just brought home a toddler with "special" needs who doesn't speak your language, and who has spent all her life in an orphanage. <br /><br />Trial by fire :)...you have just jumped in neck deep :)!<br /><br />On top of the emotional and physical toll of the past few months, I would be shocked if you didn't have tough moments. We all do!<br /><br />Be kind to yourself...you're doing awesome! Expect things to wax and wane with Zoya. There will be tough days and great days, and everything in between. Love the great days and try not to linger over the bad ones. One foot in front of the other during the difficult times. Soak in the beautiful, sweet, triumphant moments. <br /><br />You are all so blessed :)!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347490959410472081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691280826512919640.post-57307088451955802082010-05-25T10:34:02.943-04:002010-05-25T10:34:02.943-04:00She is such a beautiful child. I love seeing her p...She is such a beautiful child. I love seeing her pictures and how comfortable and healthy and happy she is. I think you should keep the blog real like you have and if that means complaining or venting so be it. I think people can learn that this is a life altering decision and it is not all peaches and cream. I think then the disruption rate would go down if we all kept our experiences real. People need to hear it all so they can make the decision based on facts and not fairy tales so that when these kids come home they stay home and dont get shipped off to foster care or worse. I think you are doing great and looks like Zoya is too. be blessedLinneahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333442830705285496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691280826512919640.post-91942136077517237852010-05-24T23:07:28.550-04:002010-05-24T23:07:28.550-04:00So great to hear that you've been home for one...So great to hear that you've been home for one month! Wow...amazing how far you have come and how far Zoya has come!!!<br />I have a small something for Zoya I'd love to send to you...a small token of thanks for all your help and support in our adoption of Sofia and being so well prepared for our experience in Ukraine. Please email me your mailing address so I can send it :)!!!<br />xo<br />JenThe Sanchez Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02193773268823617205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691280826512919640.post-92036122929382305652010-05-24T22:59:19.928-04:002010-05-24T22:59:19.928-04:00Aww, hang in there Sarah :). You're doing an a...Aww, hang in there Sarah :). You're doing an awesome job! And YES you have every right to vent frustrations!!! Being a mommy is as tough as it is rewarding. Along with everything else she's been through, now Zoya has to go through the "terrible two's" stage, which means so do you! So VENT AWAY!!!! ;)Shelly Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07102394135780245840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691280826512919640.post-50969107741429817132010-05-24T22:42:24.182-04:002010-05-24T22:42:24.182-04:00Please don't feel guilty about venting!! No ma...Please don't feel guilty about venting!! No matter how you chose to grow your family you are still a first time mom and that is a big crazy roller coaster ride of emotions. You need to allow yourself to feel what you are feeling and no one should judge you harshly just because you chose to adopt.<br /> I have a 10 year old and a 14 year old and I still need to vent sometimes and I am still on the roller coaster and I wouldn't want it any other way. I think you are doing an amazing job with Zoya! The changes in one months time has been amazing to see. Keep up the good work you are doing a great job Mom!<br />BeckyBeckynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691280826512919640.post-82929503085909134132010-05-24T21:59:42.620-04:002010-05-24T21:59:42.620-04:00I was on Reece's Rainbow and came across Zoya&...I was on Reece's Rainbow and came across Zoya's picture and saw the link to your blog. Your story has really touched my heart. Our youngest daughter, Brennan (17 mos old), has Down syndrome. She has brought so much love and joy to our lives and we thank God every day for her. I look forward to learning more about your precious little girl!Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04764626667938967917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691280826512919640.post-84769449531473616272010-05-24T21:35:03.294-04:002010-05-24T21:35:03.294-04:00Zoya is the best thing that happened to the two of...Zoya is the best thing that happened to the two of you and YOU TWO ARE THE BEST THING THAT HAPPENED TO ZOYA!! You are an awesome, loving mother who gives her best every day...a failure?No way! Parenting is the hardest job you will ever have...and the most rewarding. Love, Lizlizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10949794668672997662noreply@blogger.com