tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post4549246330381392258..comments2023-10-23T07:14:38.960-07:00Comments on Urban Goes Country: How are we doing......really?Charissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09621183972130351161noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-12387710894511716932010-08-23T22:02:46.481-07:002010-08-23T22:02:46.481-07:00Adopt-e-sectomy ! I heard that many times while I ...Adopt-e-sectomy ! I heard that many times while I was in Ukraine with Uncle Johnny. But I want you guys to get more !!! :) Can't wait to visit you guys in October ! I miss my very special, SEVEN cousins !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-91268192740281649992010-08-22T15:55:50.048-07:002010-08-22T15:55:50.048-07:00Sounds like you guys are all doing great :)!Sounds like you guys are all doing great :)!Qadoshyahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15824192344524447095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-61836005075550296912010-08-21T18:48:00.174-07:002010-08-21T18:48:00.174-07:00I'd recommend an Ipad for Zoya.You can get the...I'd recommend an Ipad for Zoya.You can get the app called Proloquo2Go and it will allow her to communicate with you. My nonverbal son with autism uses it and it's great. It's cheaper than most speech generating devices.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16893890044046087858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-66000210120402038592010-08-21T11:27:04.116-07:002010-08-21T11:27:04.116-07:00Love this update--honesty and optimism! Joseph an...Love this update--honesty and optimism! Joseph and Zoya are both such treasures and we are so excited to meet them and to reconnect with your other kiddos. Praying for you to find that balance. You are awesome! It will calm down!Justinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04628086750403852099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-28642878083122065812010-08-21T04:50:48.124-07:002010-08-21T04:50:48.124-07:00Glad to know that you guys are all adjusting well....Glad to know that you guys are all adjusting well. We never had a doubt. It is great to hear how you guys are and I have always appreciated your honestly about life. We look forward to seeing y'all soon.Frikkienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-75723132648603079232010-08-20T19:55:53.264-07:002010-08-20T19:55:53.264-07:00You are a rock star mama ! I love that you are so ...You are a rock star mama ! I love that you are so real and focus and the positive , open to the challenages that a large family brings :) These babies were meant to be right where they are :) Sweet zoya...your little teeny treasure :) Cant wait to see her just blossom !Maria and Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02642537591127787983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-77771688036475463832010-08-20T19:13:18.676-07:002010-08-20T19:13:18.676-07:00Love the updates!! I have to admit that when I sa...Love the updates!! I have to admit that when I saw your post the other day that showed Joseph and the gate...I laughed and said to myself that gate is not going to stop that boy!!! Ha, I was right! I have a friend who had to put two gates up, one on top of the other to keep the kiddos contained! :) You are doing a wonderful job!! LOve seeing their beautiful faces!Tracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14690956559913121350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-29619368065123906412010-08-20T16:03:33.263-07:002010-08-20T16:03:33.263-07:00You are a real hero, Charissa. I know you don'...You are a real hero, Charissa. I know you don't post updates for the accolades but, in one of those tough moments, you may need to remember that there are at least 7 people who think that way about you...:)jennifer...https://www.blogger.com/profile/06855225130173397726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-49350702098831737442010-08-20T14:38:12.280-07:002010-08-20T14:38:12.280-07:00Thanks for the honesty & so soon. You are doin...Thanks for the honesty & so soon. You are doing a great job! I'm so glad the transition is going so well for everyone. When we adopted M&M it was a family decision therefore the entire family helps out. I do however feel like we have 2 sets of kids. The older ones, T&T and the littles, M&M. I have to constantly reorganize, keep things in balance & make sure their needs are being met. That's my job! I wouldn't trade ANY of it for anything. We too brought home a bonus. Macey is still a wonderful treasure. I look forward to the time when we can meet & have one big play date. Love ya!<br />Blessings,<br />Meghanthedickinsonfamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947280596195348985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-63162904028809884602010-08-20T14:26:49.819-07:002010-08-20T14:26:49.819-07:00It sounds like you are describing my house :)!
...It sounds like you are describing my house :)! <br /><br />Alina is our Houdini...if she were taller, she'd be over our gates in a heartbeat. (We have ours anchored on the step down into our family room, so that adds about 4" to the height of the gate, which seems to be just enough). <br /><br />She does not know her boundaries yet, either, and is super curious/energetic. (Alina and Joseph would be a trip together). We need to have someone "one on one" with her when she's not contained in our family room (or in her car seat, stroller or high chair). Good thing we have a large family, too ;). Siblings are awesome!<br /><br />I know what you mean, though, about not wanting to tax the older kids or make them feel too responsible. It is a delicate balance for sure.<br /><br />Energy is in short supply over here, too. But love and faith run deep. Our kids are worth all of the challenging times, aren't they?Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347490959410472081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-22360770868453361302010-08-20T10:53:45.458-07:002010-08-20T10:53:45.458-07:00Great update! This is the kind of stuff I really w...Great update! This is the kind of stuff I really want to know about when I read blogs. <br /><br />Is there any way you can take your child-proofing to the next level so the kids can explore their new home? Maybe remove the decorations from the wall and remove anything fragile for a time? We're in the process of getting rid of or storing EVERYTHING that is not essential to simplify the environment for new littles who have never lived in a house before. We don't want to have to say "no" all the time. <br /><br />So happy everyone is adjusting well! I can't imagine how overwhelming it is to deal with all the doctor and insurance stuff, but apparently that gets easier/less with time. Hang in there! You're doing great.Life On Planet Earthhttp://lifeonplanetearth.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-81057191881653095002010-08-20T10:27:16.441-07:002010-08-20T10:27:16.441-07:00I'm so glad that you are honest.
I wouldn'...I'm so glad that you are honest.<br />I wouldn't worry too much about asking more of the older kids. I've challenged my 12 year old to ask if anyone needs anything before he goes to play. I think it will teach him to realize what others are doing and be more helpful. I'm sure if you just ask for help the kids would (mostly) be glad to help. If you all work together you get way more fun time.<br />I'll be praying for you guys, especially for guidance in overcoming Zoya's issues. Love and attention will take her a long way.<br />I would definitely slow down some on the school stuff. Give the kids a few more independent assignments than you normally would. It will all even out in the end.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14407161250878476927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-16130882911160021182010-08-20T10:26:15.520-07:002010-08-20T10:26:15.520-07:00Have I told you today, that I love you?! You are ...Have I told you today, that I love you?! You are Amazing and honest and you and John are more precious than words. Take care of yourself and enjoy showing Zoya how it's done with some chocolate cake!Chad and Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17471058317465129064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-43696930494712342482010-08-20T07:38:11.495-07:002010-08-20T07:38:11.495-07:00So glad it is going well. I can't imagine life...So glad it is going well. I can't imagine life with more than 3 kids right now. May God continue to bless you with a positive attitude. :)Larsen Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648628943205786506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-66458718195987162672010-08-20T07:28:31.112-07:002010-08-20T07:28:31.112-07:00Adopt-e-sectomy---I hear these things are reversib...Adopt-e-sectomy---I hear these things are reversible!!!! Thank heavens!<br /><br />You are certainly busy, but your rewards are great....both here and in heaven!Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09853902524761986719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-61053701461246359142010-08-20T07:08:27.298-07:002010-08-20T07:08:27.298-07:00Love hearing the updates.
I agree, that need to e...Love hearing the updates.<br /><br />I agree, that need to escape is on the 21st chromosome. So is the stubborn gene!!JennyHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01016390364789296413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-52271897545937280372010-08-20T06:56:37.407-07:002010-08-20T06:56:37.407-07:00Charissa, you sound busy ...but very much in contr...Charissa, you sound busy ...but very much in control which means you are doing wonderful :). I love your sensitivity to your older children, finding that balance can be hard. Praying you find that balance that works four your beautiful family. <br /><br />I also have to tell you about my Houdini named Danny!! He and Joseph would have such a blast getting over every baby gate I EVER bought. Let me tell you a quick story about my Danny. We are remodeling our kitchen. So we bought some temporary cheap doors to keep the area closed off. I tied the handles together and put them way up high so Daniel couldn't pull on them and open. Nope, wrong...first morning I hear him calling Mommy...FROM THE KITCHEN. He's in the fridge helping himself to applesauce. I couldn't for the life of me figure out how he made it though a CLOSED door. So I asked him and he proudly demonstrated that at the bottom of the doors...if he pushed really hard, he was able to open seperate them enough for him to slide in between. I think the 'escape artist' gene resides on the 21st chromosome :)Lisa (DanielsMommy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15137345504661607185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-36829634669259381812010-08-20T06:54:56.888-07:002010-08-20T06:54:56.888-07:00Praying for balance. A change always upsets the ba...Praying for balance. A change always upsets the balance and you have to find your way again. Your situation is a bit like learning to walk on a balance beam while juggling.:) Don't sweat the homeschool stuff. You have a whole school year to get the work done. Kids can even do schoolwork after dinner, since they don't have homework, right? Prayers, friend. I'm glad it is going so well.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03234405670230407984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-57283169520368520302010-08-20T04:17:54.517-07:002010-08-20T04:17:54.517-07:00Love this. I think I say that about every post, b...Love this. I think I say that about every post, but it's the truth. Okay...Joseph would fit in well here. These two boys are LOADED with energy and could probably wear that little fella out! I am praying for you all as you continue to adjust and organize and contain! What a crazy and fun stage in life!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03983106171924940163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-69068112909230828652010-08-20T03:31:08.707-07:002010-08-20T03:31:08.707-07:00I'm telling you the adopt-e-sectomy will not h...I'm telling you the adopt-e-sectomy will not hold up in court. Get a lawyer!!!!<br /><br />Glad all is going well, even if it is quite busy. <br /><br />When we were going through our 2nd adoption the sw asked where the new guy would sleep. I said, "Where ever he wants and we won't know that till he gets here". I learned that the 1st time around. No matter how much you plan and figure, it never goes the way you think/plan. And that is okay. YOu'll get the room and containment areas figured out. I like the bedroom/playroom idea. Wish I had the room to do it. Wish I had money to turn my porch to a REAL room. It would be the playroom. You need a playroom when you have little ones.<br /><br />Good luck on all the schooling and doctors and IEPs and everyday stuff. I know it can be overwhelming. Just take one thing at a time, check it off, and move to the next!!!<br /><br />Thinking of you.<br /><br />JanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com