You Want To Hear God Laugh?

Tell Him your plans.  I had organizational plans in the works - my sister was helping me straighten out my brain.  That went out the window...at least for now.

For the most part, everything is good.  The one exception:

I've been frantically working to get my Virtual Assistant business up and running, but that was waylaid by some financial issues.  The economy has taken its toll on me, that's for sure.  Long story short - my brother used my credit and his income to buy a house.  I should have listened to the folks that warned me about it, but I didn't and am paying the price.  The house is in foreclosure.  I'm petrified that this will affect the house I live in now, so I am working with a real estate attorney.  Please send all your good thoughts my way.

Now for the GOOD:

My little man was 4 months old on the 20th.  He now weighs 16 pounds and is 26 1/2" long.  I am so grateful that he is happy, healthy, and thriving. 

I turned 41 on the 22nd.  Happy Birthday to me!  We didn't do anything spectacular, but it was lovely nonetheless.  My fiance made Beef Milanese, I made a yummy salad and we enjoyed a low-key evening at home.  What a man!

We are adopting my fiance's newborn grandson.  His daughter isn't in a position to raise him, so we are going to.  Joseph Peter was born on 10/26/08 and he's been with us since.  What a sweet angel...and Bobby is enthralled by him!  It is really cute - he stares at him, babbles a bit and then wants to touch.  We have to be careful with that, though.  Bobby is so much bigger!

Part of me is scared - can I raise two infants 4 months apart without losing my last remaining marble?  I hope I do a good job - these boys need me and I won't let them down.  I just keep thinking - What would my mother do?

The other part of me is elated - these 2 boys will be the best of friends - they'll fight, but they will most definitely look out for each other.

It is hectic, crazy, sleep-deprived and overwhelming at times, but oh so worth it.

I finally have everything that I want or need. 

xoxo

Comments

[Sus]

I am sorry about the situation with your brother. That is very unfortunate.

And I have a feeling you will be an AMAZING mother to both of those babies!