I am a SLACKER

OK so I have slack off at keeping up with my blog. I have just taken a couple of weeks off because I have been so busy! First the trip to Ohio to see my parents was a total success! Max was perfect on all of the flights and the connections. I was so scared because he was not so great on the other flights from Russia. It was just Max and Mommy Cliff stayed home. I was also scared that he may have thought that he was going back to Russia. He sat right next to me with no problems at all. He just looked out the window and waved "bye bye" "pocka pocka" He is turning into a traveling pro. Grandma and Grandpa had a great time with him.



Max also had his Christening last Saturday. He did great! Such a beautiful little boy. He had Daddy hold him. He didn't cry one bit- except when we went up for communion- not too happy about us leaving him behind. Thanks to everyone who came! We were so happy to see you all.




I thought that I would write down a couple of differences between being the single working woman and being a mommy. For those of you having or adopting your first child you know your life will change but you really don't exactly know how- so here are some things I thought I would share.

1. No matter how expensive the designer bag if you have a two year old it will have crumbs from so sort of snack in the bottom.
2. Always, always, always take an extra diaper and an extra change of clothes no matter how short the trip- even if you are running to the grocery store- better yet keep an emergency supply in your car at all times.
3. Keep the dogs away from the highchair and the child away from the dog bowl. For some reason they like to "share" food.
4. Everyone likes to give advice on and about your child- something you just have to get over.
5. Your life that revolved around business meetings and happy hours now revolves around poop and nap time- or in my case "kahcka" and nap time.

6. It is almost impossible to change in a dressing room when you are with a toddler. Give it up and just go when Daddy has his time with the kid- go alone.
7. Your child will have a breakdown when least expected- usually in a public place. My only advice is to just have a sense of humor.
8. If you have a two year old there is no need to order off the kid's menu- they are more interested in the salt and pepper shakers and straws. Save the money for #9.
9. No matter how much you are aware that you child will out grow something in a month you will still fork out the money for the cutest most expensive outfits for them. I think you get over this after you have another child.
10. Wearing white (parents) is totally out of the question- I will let you know at what age that changes (the kid).
11. No matter how crazy your kid makes you- they can just look up at you and give you a kiss and crawl into your arms and it makes up for all the kahcka in the world!!!
12. Two year olds can unlock and lock doors including deadbolts. This is a fact! Be prepared.
13. You will never expect to ever feel so protective over a little person. No one can prepare you for it but it starts once you first see that kid- that is why I know how hard the court wait is. Guess what- it doesn't end once you have custody.

I also want to let you all that are on the "hate to wait" list (waiting for referrals and court dates) You are in our thoughts and prayers. I hope to hear that things will start moving soon.