Caleb got moved to the foster home in Addis yesterday. That’s where Mom, Meredith, and I will meet him in January. This move is a pretty big deal for the kids because it’s the first time most of them have been in a car and they’re exposed to all new people in a new place. For some kids, this can be a very traumatizing experience. However, I think from these pictures, Caleb handled the transition really well. I truly can’t wait to meet you buddy. 35 days. Only 35 more days!!
. . . and is also what I’m going to teach Caleb when he’s old enough
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We’re going to Africa to get that baby!!!!!
January 23-29, 2010
T-minus 37 days and counting
This is one of my favorite pictures of my parents who are now (as of last Tuesday) grandparents!!!
The first (and only) time I went to Africa, my mom went with me. About half way through the trip we got the ick. In what seems to be a trend with me and traveling in underdeveloped countries . . . we found ourselves sick as could be and in a hotel room in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe . . . in 2001. Not exactly the best time to be in Zimbabwe. So here we were: puking sick, in a foreign country that was violently politically unstable, and for all intents and purposes, fairly miserable. To make ourselves feel better we started dreaming up all the things my kids would call her. At the time we settled on superstar. We thought it was hilarious. A glimmer of laughter in what seemed to be an impossible situation.
Superstar seemed fitting seeing as mom had just finished a 6-year stint as the drummer in my brother’s rock band. However, now that the time is actually here, superstar doesn’t seem to have the same effect it did in that hotel room so many years ago. For a while she wanted to be called Emama, the Ethiopian word for grandmother. That one didn’t stick either. What I think we’ve settled on is Nilla, which I think is precious. So now we’re working on my dad. For some reason all the names we’ve come up with are not fitting the bill.
So that’s where you come in.
Nilla & ______________.
Suggestions?
What do you call your grandparents? Also, for those of you that know my dad, I’d especially appreciate your input.
Thanks to everyone who came out on Monday.
Thanksmas 2009 was a bit hit and fun was had by all.
You are all loved and I can’t wait to see you again.
You fill my house with laughter and great joy!
Peace and love and good luck on finals.
Mr. Caleb has 5 fingers on each hand and 5 toes on each foot.
He also turned 5 months old today.
Dang so I get excited when I think about birthday parties and birthday posters (thanks to lou’s mom for that idea), special meals, showing him about giving and loving and laughing. I can’t wait to teach him how to count his little fingers and little toes. To hold them, kiss them, and love them. To hold HIM, kiss HIM, and love HIM. Wow. What an adventure we are about to embark on.
I’m coming to get you Peanut. Just sit tight, your momma will be here soon.
