tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76354711008997838682024-02-07T16:34:41.402-06:00The Seibert StoryDanny Seiberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06412527365708748523noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7635471100899783868.post-35813983196726464942017-08-09T21:27:00.002-05:002018-12-20T15:14:56.628-06:0010 Ways to Support a Foster Family (without having children live in your home!)It takes a village, y'all. For much of the past year as foster parents, Danny and I were <i>drowning</i>-- occasionally coming up to sputter and gasp, but mostly in over our heads. Were it not for our <i>incredible </i>"village" of friends, family, neighbors, and even strangers, we would have completely sunk.<br />
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Now we find ourselves in a much simpler, less demanding season-- the house is in order(!!!), I went to the dentist(!!!), cooked dinner twice already this week(!!!), went for a run(!!!), and took a shower(!!!). We are breathing easier again and, for the first time in a loooooong time, beginning to look beyond our own immediate neediness to the needs of others. I feel a new passion/compassion for helping other foster families thrive by playing the supportive role that was so critical for our own survival last year.<br />
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It struck me that many people <i>want </i>to help foster families but simply don't know how. Being on the receiving end only a few weeks ago, I think I can provide a few ideas. :)<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">10 Ways to Support a Foster Family</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. DO SOMETHING. </span>"Let me know if you need anything!" comes from a great heart, but the reality is that most people who are drowning don't have time to think about the best way you can help save them. <b style="font-style: italic;">They just need you to do it. </b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. FEED THEM! </span>My cousin, <a href="http://www.lizahartman.com/thin-places/" target="_blank">Liza</a>, recently shared about a retreat center in which guests were welcomed to meals with these words, "Around here, we enjoy food as <i>God's love made edible."</i> I wish I had an exact number, but in our 13 months as foster parents, we had no less than 50 meals dropped off at our doorstep. 50+ people who made God's love edible for our family. 50+ nights we weren't eating chicken nuggets or frozen pizza.<br />
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Don't ask if they need food-- trust me, food is <i>always always always </i>welcomed (especially in disposable containers that don't have to be returned, and if you really want to go over the top, throw in a few paper plates too). ;)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. GIVE THEM A BREAK. </span>Take the kids to a park, to the library, to a movie, whatever, so the parents can have a few minutes to themselves. We had friends/family take our foster children on hikes, to their house to make cookies, for slumber parties, etc.<br />
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Many people are unsure about rules/restrictions that may apply for babysitting a foster child. Ask the parent! Each agency has its own set of rules, but for us (DHR) this was not an issue. Anyone we trusted could watch them/take them for outings. This was a HUGE help.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. CLEAN THEIR HOUSE.</span> Or send a cleaning service. I would've <i>killed</i> for this last year, so it's going on the list. ;)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">5. SEND THEM ON A DATE. </span>Parenting is exhausting, foster parenting is insane, and marriages can suffer. Offer to watch the kids so the parents can go on a date, and if you really want to go overboard, send them with a gift card. :) We had several friends, family, and neighbors who offered to watch our kids on a regular basis, and I can't tell you what a gift this was!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">6. OFFER YOUR SERVICES.</span> Get creative! This can be fun! Do you cut hair? We received free haircuts from both a retired hair-stylist and a <a href="http://www.morganashleysalon.com/" target="_blank">local hair salon</a>. We felt so pampered! Do you shop? An incredibly thoughtful friend bought all our school supplies so I wouldn't have to wrangle my kids around Target in search of No. 2 pencils and glue sticks (meanwhile removing the Legos and Oreos that flew off the shelves into our cart). Do you walk/drive? Two different neighbors walked/drove our foster kids to school <i>every single morning</i> after Owen was born thru the end of the school year (umm, like 7 months, y'all). Do you mow yards or tutor or fix cars or make amazing cappuccinos? I guarantee your services would be appreciated if you simply offer.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">7. SEND A PACKAGE (OR LETTER!).</span> Danny's Aunt Sue, who lives in Florida, never met our foster children but sent regular care packages filled with stickers, books, crafts, and individual gifts. The kids LOVED finding packages on our doorstep and could always guess it was from Aunt Sue! They also <i>lit up</i> whenever they checked the mailbox and found a letter with their name on it. Pretty amazing how a little note and a $0.47 stamp could make a child (or adult) ;) feel so loved (let alone a displaced child in a stranger's home).<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">8. SHARE YOUR STUFF. </span>When we became foster parents, we were given <i>boxes </i>of beautiful hand-me-down children's clothes, a furniture set for the kids' bedroom, toys, and two strollers-- most of which came from people we <i>had never met</i> but who had heard we were a foster family and simply wanted to help. What's collecting dust in your basement could be a tremendous blessing to someone else-- pass it along!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">9. LISTEN. </span>Ask how they are doing and be prepared to get an earful. When they stop to breathe (or wipe tears), follow up with another question. Do this over breakfast (see #2) and you've got a winning combo! ;)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">10. PRAY. </span>Pray with them. Pray for them. Tell them you are praying for them. Then actually do it. The night our foster kids moved out, some dear friends and leaders from our church called Danny and me to a special meeting so they could pray over us. They listened (see #9) and wept with us. And then they prayed. This simple act touched us deeply, and we felt unbelievably loved.<br />
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There you have it. Foster parent, if you find yourself drowning, know you are not alone. You are amazing and doing a great work! Be willing to accept help (you know you need it!), and feel free to pass along this handy list to anyone who offers their services. ;) And kind, helpful, wonderful friend, if you find yourself in a smoother season like me, look around at who might benefit from your help and let this list prompt you to action.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00679555550101138796noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7635471100899783868.post-7519486855191524582017-06-21T16:14:00.000-05:002017-06-21T16:14:41.850-05:00We Signed Up For ThisWe knew this day would come. When we signed up for foster care, we knew that one day we'd welcome children into our home, grow to love them as our own, and have to say goodbye. We knew it in theory, but no one warned us it would hurt this much.<br />
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This morning I was "mom" to two kids who woke up at 7:00 am on the dot and went quietly out to the living room to read books in silence until I came out. Two kids who said "please" and "thank you" for their breakfast and took their dishes to the sink when they were finished. Two kids who read books in my lap and built a fort on the couch and made a lego city on the playroom floor. (Two kids who were also sent to time-out, let's not paint this picture too rosy!) Two kids whom we've grown to love (and fought to love) for over a year, who have truly become part of our family, and whom we are really, really proud of. And then, with a simple lunch break "Transfer of Families," they were out the door with their new "mom" and "dad"-- their "forever family"-- and we were left with our memories and tears.<br />
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This morning Jane woke up in her crib singing, "Z-, Z-, Z-, Z-" (foster sister's name) to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Five hours later, she hugged her goodbye and cried, "I will miss you Z-!" We didn't even know she understood.<br />
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People say, "I could never do foster care. I'd get too attached." As if there are people like us who can do it <i>without</i> getting too attached. Danny reminded me of C-'s first foster mom who bawled when she hugged him goodbye last year-- a seasoned foster mom who has said goodbye to <i>dozens</i> of foster kids, and she cried too. Apparently it doesn't get easier with experience. Apparently "too attached" is just part of the deal.<br />
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And yet, THIS IS WHAT WE SIGNED UP FOR. Want to love kids who are sometimes (often) hard to love, who will rock your sweet little world and in the end break your heart??? Dotted line here.<br />
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Maybe we were fools. But in the midst of the loss, I can't help but think of all we gained.<br />
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<i>We gained </i>two children who opened our eyes to some tough realities, stretched us beyond what we thought we could handle, taught us that love is costly and even <i>impossible</i> in our own strength, made us laugh, brought so much life and energy (sometimes too much) ;) into our home, and opened their hearts to love us.<br />
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<i>Jane gained </i>two siblings whom she <i>adored </i>and who loved her so genuinely in return. Her world was opened to forts and trampolines and creative play and <i>so much laughter. </i><br />
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<i>Owen gained </i>countless kisses, lots of love, and in a deeper sense, a home in which he was not the center of the universe. While sometimes we felt bad about this, I think even from infancy it has helped to shape his easy-going, social nature, and for this I am thankful.<br />
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<i>Z & C gained</i> a stable, loving HOME and FAMILY for the first time <i>together. </i>And while I hate to think of them having to start all over with a new family now, I rejoice to think we were the link to their FOREVER family, and I have to believe that our part of their story<i> mattered.</i><br />
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<i>Our marriage gained </i>depth and strength as we stood by one another and held each other up through some incredibly tough times. This year reinforced what a great team we make and just how thankful I am to be Danny's wife, to walk through all of life with my best friend.<br />
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<i>Our family gained </i>a richness/realness as we all learned how to give and receive love, even when it didn't come naturally. We gained humility for being "that family" in the grocery store or at a restaurant, and we learned to be slower to judge and quicker to extend grace to others.<br />
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<i>We gained </i>community as we were surrounded and loved on by <i>so many people. </i>New friends, old friends, family, and people who were dropped into our lives for short seasons just to serve and bless us it seemed-- each stepped up at just the right moment. We could not have survived this past year alone.<br />
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Would I sign up for all that again? Absolutely. The loss is great, but we have gained <i>overwhelmingly.</i><br />
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Will we foster again? Honestly, we're not sure. Possibly/probably so, but our hearts need some time to heal, to reset and to figure out where to go from here. For today, we just need to cry.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00679555550101138796noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7635471100899783868.post-69376314909275375562017-05-28T15:07:00.000-05:002017-05-28T15:07:57.376-05:00Sunday with Owen - 7 months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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PLAYFUL. He loves being tickled and playing peek-a-boo and, most of all, hanging upside down. Seriously, it's his favorite.</div>
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SOCIAL. He's happiest when he's around people/getting attention/in the same room where all the action is. This works out well since alone time is hard to come by and there is no shortage of "action" in our house these days. ;) He loves playing with his big sister, Jane, and already seems to know how to push her buttons.</div>
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TOUGH. He had a double ear infection last week and we hardly knew it, except that he wasn't as smiley as usual. Seems like he's a pretty resilient kid.</div>
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HAPPY-GO-LUCKY. This is the face we see most of the day, as long as he's not hungry, tired, or in pain. I love how generous he is with these smiles, and I hope he continues to find reasons to smile all the days of his life!</div>
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LOVED. Owen Daniel, we're so glad you're ours! Happy 7 months!</div>
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Owen hit 6 months today, which seemed like an appropriate occasion to update the ol' blog (considering it's been half his life since he got any attention on here). ;)</div>
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Owen is such a happy little guy. Unless he's hungry or tired, his default expression is something like this-- an "all-in" smile which he generously gives to anyone who will lock eyes with him. </div>
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Or this-- a mischievous tongue-out-and-up-to-no-good smile, which we expect to see often in the years to come. ;)</div>
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Jane adores Owen and can make him belly-laugh more than anyone else. I love watching their sibling bond deepen as he grows older. I think they'll be buds. I did get my first glimpse of sibling rivalry this week, a whiny <i>"Mom, Owen kicking me!"</i> in the same tone of voice as all siblings in the history of the world have said to their mother. I guess I should get used to it. :)</div>
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<b>INDEPENDENT.</b> She likes to do things by herself ("I do it self!") and has strong opinions about what she wants-- and doesn't. She follows the big kids around and desperately wants to go to school. "Du-bai!" (good-bye) she says as she walks out the door.</div>
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<b>TENDER-HEARTED.</b> When her big (foster) sister had the flu last week, Jane quickly went to her room and came back with her own special blankie to give to Sister. "It's okay," Jane said, patting her back. Jane also has a soft heart toward animals and babies, and she is such a sweet big sister to baby Owen.</div>
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<b>FASCINATED BY TINY THINGS. </b>Jane looooves anything small... tiny buttons, tiny stickers, and tiny stuffed animals (tiny pandas in particular). "Awww, so tuute (cute)!" she'll say every time, making a tiny motion with her hands.</div>
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<b>EVER-THE-DIVA. </b>She picks out her own clothes each morning, and of course no outfit is complete without accessories! She changes shoes multiple times a day and never leaves the house without her purse, sunglasses, and usually at least one of her little "friends."</div>
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<b>SILLY. </b>She has a great sense of humor and makes us all laugh with her funny expressions. Her public personality takes on a much more serious tone, but at home she is a total goofball. :) She brings us so much joy!</div>
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<b>AMAZINGLY DETERMINED. </b>For at least six months, Jane <i>screamed</i> a solid 30 minutes every single night going down to bed. We tried everything we could think of (good cop, bad cop) and were completely at our wit's end. In the midst of our frustration with this stubborn child, my dad offered a different perspective. "I wonder where God might lead her someday that will require such determination!" I am reminded that often our greatest strengths are also our greatest weaknesses, and that channeled in the right direction, this strong-willed girl might be equipped to face some great challenges with courage and strength. (*She has since stopped screaming-- miraculously all it took was leaving her bedroom door open!-- and now shows her strong will in other areas which we are still working on...)</div>
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<b>HOSPITABLE. </b>She shares her bed with at least nine regular friends-- Maisy and Minnie, Max and Humphrey, Big Panda, Tiny Panda, Snowman, and most importantly, Bunny and Blankie. Each friend, at Jane's own initiative, takes a turn coming out for breakfast each morning, sitting on the table next to her (adult-sized) bowl of oatmeal. </div>
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<b>OBSESSED WITH MICE. </b>Well, two mice in particular-- Maisy and Minnie. I don't think she's ever seen a real mouse, in which case her opinion might change. But she did meet Minnie earlier this month and was <i>completely smitten.</i><br />
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Oh Janie Bear, we can't imagine life without you in it! We're so thankful for these past two years and for all the joy you bring to our family. Happy 2nd birthday. We love you, sweet girl!!<br />
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Owen Daniel-- what a happy little guy! This picture captures so many things right now: the perpetual spit up all over his clothes (and chin) that mama never bothered to wipe off. The beloved green Bumbo perched up on the kitchen counter where he can watch all the action. That "all-in" smile he is quick to flash at anyone who will make eye-contact (sometimes even a photograph will do). And his diva-sister's sunglasses, proving just how easy-going and LOVED he is! :)</div>
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When he smiles really big, he sticks his tongue out the side of his mouth. My social, never-met-a-stranger, older brother, Austin, had the same trademark when he played sports... I have a feeling Owen might take after Austin in more ways than one!</div>
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Besides the green Bumbo, Owen's other "happy place" is this piano mat. He kicks the keys to make music, but I think his favorite feature is the little mirror, which is always smiling back at him. :) Occasionally he has to make room for his big sister...</div>
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But of course she always smiles back at him too. :)</div>
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It's been so much fun to see Jane and Owen interacting more. She loves "decorating" him with her toys or sunglasses, updating me on his status ("Owen happy, mom!" "Owen cry, mom!"), giving him "tiss hug," and making him smile. And every time after he wakes up, she says to him in the cutest little voice, "Good nap, Owen? Yeah!"</div>
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Happy 3 months, Owen! We love you!</div>
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I know, I know, it's been a while. But after all of the holiday travels and festivities, we continued the "spirit of giving" in our home by generously circulating strep, bronchitis, pink eye, stomach virus, roseola, and ear infections. Suffice it to say, "blog post" has not risen above "survival" on my to-do list. But after some antibiotics and a few solid naps, we are back among the living and wanted to share some snapshots of our dream baby, who managed to avoid it all.</div>
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celebrated his first Christmas...</div>
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and even went to two Christmas concerts (one of which we had to take him to the back... because he was <i>snoring</i> too loud). ;) </div>
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And if those last three pictures are any indication, he's still sleeping like a champ and maintaining his status as the easiest of our four. ;)</div>
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Owen Daniel, do you have any idea how much JOY you have brought us? You gave your first "laughs" to dad yesterday, your "coos" are music to my ears, and when you look up at me after nursing with that cheeky, adoring smile, I absolutely melt.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00679555550101138796noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7635471100899783868.post-42279277586655136222016-12-05T12:34:00.001-06:002016-12-05T12:34:29.847-06:00SWO - 5 weeks...aaaand it's Monday. Oops, I knew this would happen! Time flies when you're <strike>changing diapers</strike>, <strike>wrangling a toddler</strike>, <strike>trapped inside with four kids on a rainy weekend</strike>, having fun! ;)<br />
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Owen continues to be such a champ. Highlights from this week: weighing in at over 10 lbs, sleeping a 7.5 hour stretch one night (whoop whoop!!!!!!), and giving Daddy his first real smiles yesterday. We were all around to catch the tail end of the show, and I'll admit to some wet eyes.<br />
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Happy Thanksgiving from our favorite little turkey...</div>
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...who, in true American fashion, ate 'til he threw up and then took a long nap.</div>
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Owen continues to amaze us with how laid-back and easy-going he is. He still sleeps <i>all the time</i> (hallelujah!). So very thankful for the gift that he is to our family! </div>
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Big Sister Jane says "Happy Thanksgiving" too!</div>
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Okay, okay, so we all knew <i>Tuesdays with Jane</i> was a first-born/only-child thing, in the same category as "sleep when your baby sleeps" (ha!). Life these days doesn't exactly allow for such luxury of time.<br />
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<i>But... </i>Danny and I read through old TWJ posts again recently and loved remembering things about those early weeks we surely would have forgotten. And so, for my own sake (as a diary of sorts), for Owen's sake (who we've been telling lately that he needs to pipe up if he wants some attention-- being a 4th child can be tough!), and for the sake of doting grandmas and aunts who I don't think will object, I am going to *attempt* <i>Sundays with Owen.</i> Disclaimer: they will likely not be posted on Sundays, and I will likely forget many weeks altogether, but I'm cutting myself some slack here. Even a weak attempt is better than nothing. ;)<br />
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For today, I'm going to let my sweet friend, Tessa, do the work for me. She shot some awesome photos and shared them today on her blog <a href="http://tessascaptures.blogspot.com/2016/11/owen-newborn.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Happy 3 Weeks, Owen! We love you so!<br />
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After laboring all night-- <i>again</i> (why can't our stubborn babies come in the daytime?!)-- the final push came and sweet tears spilled down my cheeks as I pulled a slippery, lavender, <i>beautiful</i> baby to my chest.<br />
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"It's a <i>BOY!</i>" Danny announced. We have a son!<br />
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"Hi buddy, welcome to the world! We love you so much!" I said, kissing his wet little head again and again and again-- a timeless, miraculous moment I have relived a thousand times and never fails to bring me to tears.<br />
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We had such a special two days with Owen at the hospital, with sweet moments of bonding free from the distractions of other kids or the duties of home. (We were wishing we could extend our stay at the hospital "resort" a bit longer this time! A <i>quiet</i>, peaceful room and people waiting on me hand and foot-- I could get used to this!) ;)<br />
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Owen is absolutely PRECIOUS. A dark head of hair, snuggly little body, and perfect, kissable lips. Plus, he sleeps about 22 out of 24 hours a day, which doesn't hurt his "perfect baby" status either, and secures his current position, hands-down, as the easiest of our 4 children. He is a total <i>gift of grace</i> for us in this (crazy) season of life. God knew what we could handle!<br />
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I imagine he will be such a sweetheart-- like melt-your-mama's-heart sweet. I imagine he will have an adorable smile and a cheeky twinkle in his eye. I imagine he will make people smile and brighten their days. I imagine he'll look a lot like his daddy did as a boy (a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e). I imagine he will continue to bring our family so much joy.<br />
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The kids all ADORE him. They wake up wanting to hold him and come home from school wanting to hold him again. Jane loves Baby "Nowen" too, although it's been a bit of a rough transition for her... which I'm told is normal (?!?!). Of course, the stomach bug that swept through our family this week probably didn't help either. Already though, she is a great "helper sister" (as she calls herself), and I know they will be great buddies soon.<br />
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Happy Two Weeks, Owen. You are a gift!<br />
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<i>1 week ago</i> we closed on our first house. Goodbye, Greensprings. You were sure good to us.<br />
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<i>Today</i> I'm home with two sick kids and no AC (I know it's October, but Alabama hasn't gotten the memo about fall yet), wishing I could take a day off from being a mom (amen, mamas?!?). It's just been one of those days.<br />
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<i>Meanwhile, </i>we are excitedly/nervously waiting for child #4 to make his/her appearance any day now! (Due next Thursday!)<br />
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So before life gets even crazier with this next precious little blessing, I wanted to pause and document a few snapshots of life lately.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>THE HOUSE.</b></span><br />
Danny <i>busted it</i> to turn this new house into a beautiful home for our family in just six weeks' time! I am so very grateful for the way he sacrificially loved and served us in this way (and continues to do so every day!).<br />
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We are also incredibly grateful for the ARMY of friends who helped clean, demo, paint, lay hardwoods, cook meals, watch kids, etc. etc. etc. along the way. <b>We could NOT have done this without you!!!!</b><br />
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Still a work in progress, but here are a few before and afters...<br />
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Ripped up linoleum, installed hardwoods.<br />
Painted walls/paneling.<br />
Ripped out built-in bookcase, installed new window.<br />
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<b>Dining Room:</b><br />
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Busted down two walls.</div>
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Ripped up carpet, installed hardwoods.</div>
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Added built-in pantry.</div>
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<b>Kitchen:</b><br />
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Gutted old kitchen cabinets/countertops, installed new cabinets/countertops (thanks to <a href="http://www.counterdimensions.com/" target="_blank">Counter Dimensions</a>, <i>again</i>, for their AMAZING work!).<br />
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Ripped out bookcase, installed new window.</div>
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Ripped up carpet, installed hardwoods.</div>
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Covered lovely green/gold with gray (isn't it amazing what a fresh coat of paint can do?!).</div>
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Still <i>plenty</i> of projects on the list, but quite the transformation for just six weeks! We are thrilled to finally be living here, and it is already starting to feel like home.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>FOSTER CARE.</b></span></div>
I don't have time for a long update (nor would you probably have time to read it!), and I don't know how to summarize in a blog post (especially when I can't use pictures)... so for now I will just say it has been challenging-- a daily smack-in-the-face reminder of my own selfishness-- but not without joy. It is certainly changing us, and while we resist what is difficult, I know it is good.<br />
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20 months and at such a fun stage! She's talking up a storm-- surprising us with new words every day! She LOVES babies and is practicing being a big sister. :)</div>
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Suddenly our little Janie bear is seeming so grown up, I can't even imagine how huge she will seem next to her new brother/sister!</div>
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So there you have it! Baby news coming SOON!!!!!!!!!!!!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00679555550101138796noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7635471100899783868.post-10603721500554398642016-08-09T19:59:00.002-05:002016-08-09T19:59:18.046-05:00Life Lately, Part IIThis morning on my facebook feed, an old blog post popped up from exactly two years ago today-- August 9, 2014, "<a href="http://theseibertstory.blogspot.com/2014/08/life-lately.html" target="_blank">Life Lately</a>." I was pregnant, working on a trailer in Texas, with my truck-driving, cowboy-boot-wearing husband. We were anticipating returning to Sweet Home Alabama, buying our first fixer-upper house, and having our first baby. And we thought life was crazy then... ha!<br />
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I am pregnant, staying home with our THREE children (Jane, plus two foster siblings), with my minivan-driving husband. We are in the midst of selling our first fixer-upper and renovating/moving into our second fixer-upper, hopefully all before the arrival of Baby #2/4 (?!). And all of this happened since my last blog update 3 months ago... ha! Life in this family is never boring (although boring does sound kinda nice sometimes)! ;)<br />
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For a more detailed update, we'd have to sit down together with a cup of coffee-- I have to be careful what I share on the internet. I can say, however, that <i>foster care is changing us</i>... obviously in the new-minivan, new-house kind of way, but in deeper ways too. Some days hold lots of joy; other days we wonder what we got ourselves into. Life has not been easy, but it has been good.<br />
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Sometimes I think it's God's grace that when we say "yes" to something, we can't see all the future "yes's" that will follow. Life lately has required a lot of "yes's" that we didn't anticipate-- Yes to a minivan. Yes to leaving this house/neighborhood that we LOVE and quickly moving to a house with more room in a better school district for the sake of the kids in our care. Yes to suddenly fast-forwarding our lives 7 years to a family of soon-to-be 6. Yes to being okay with not knowing the permanency of our family members. Yes to the loss of personal space/alone time. Yes to elevated noise/energy levels. Yes to choosing <i>love</i> even when it's difficult.<br />
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We don't know what the future holds, but today we are saying, "yes." If I'm honest, sometimes our "yes" is a begrudging one-- as in, "Yes, I'll eat these vegetables but I really don't want to." Although Danny & I are technically saying "yes," our hearts do not always overflow with overwhelming excitement for what's on our plate. But I pray that as we continue to act out our "yes," our hearts will follow with increasing joy.<br />
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Jane <i>adores</i> her foster siblings. Their names are the first two words that come out of her mouth each morning. She follows them around the house, and they are so, so sweet with her. This warms my heart!<br />
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Today marks 15 months with our Janie Bear, and I figured we were due for an update!</div>
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At 15 months, Jane is a walking, babbling, opinionated little <i>toddler! </i>When did she grow up?!?</div>
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<b>BEING FANCY... </b>dressing up, trying on jewelry, and looking at her outfits in the mirror. Such a little girl!</div>
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<b>DOGS... </b>pictures of dogs, toy dogs, real dogs. For now we love to visit the neighbors' dogs, but I think it's only a matter of time before Danny will convince her that we <i>need</i> one of our own.</div>
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<b>the ZOO... </b>in fact, "zooow" is one of her favorite words. I hear her saying it in her crib and when she is eating breakfast and when we get in the car to go the grocery store.</div>
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<b>clean hands... </b>if her hands are the <i>slightest</i> bit dirty, she will say, "owww, owww" until someone wipes them off.</div>
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<b>"no, no, no, no, no"</b>... another new favorite word, which she says ALL. THE. TIME. It's like nails on a chalkboard. Experienced parents, please tell us this will pass?!?</div>
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<b>babies... </b>which works out well since we'll have another one around here come late October. :)</div>
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That's right, Jane is going to be a BIG SISTER!!!</div>
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I'm about 15 weeks along and feeling great. We are so excited to welcome another little one into our family!</div>
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We are also so excited to welcome some "big" ones into our family... while Jane does not realize it, she's about to become a <i>little</i> sister too. We've officially been approved as foster parents and are awaiting a set of siblings who will likely be coming to live with us in the next few weeks... which means we are quickly approaching minivan land!!! It's about to get crazy around here! :)</div>
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We look forward to seeing what God will do with our little family in the days to come.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00679555550101138796noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7635471100899783868.post-21636195068328611602016-02-09T08:45:00.003-06:002016-02-09T08:48:05.110-06:00TWJ - Birthdays & Bye-ByesWhat a fun week of celebrating JANE! We are so grateful for her life and for the gift that she is to our family.<br />
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She even got to celebrate with one of her best buddies, Luke, surrounded by friends and family who love them both so much.</div>
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And so this one-year milestone brings us to the end of our Tuesdays with Jane... Tuesdays aren't going anywhere, of course, and Jane may still make an internet appearance from time to time. But for now, consider this our official "bye-bye." Thank you for sharing this special year with us.</div>
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Watching this year pass by in a two minute highlight video is about how it feels to me. Where has the time gone, and how in the world do we have a "so big" ONE year old?!<br />
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Jane Elizabeth, today we celebrate the precious gift of <b><i>one year with </i>YOU! </b>You have brought us <i>so much joy,</i> and we thank God for the privilege of being your parents. The other night you were playing on the living room floor, and your daddy looked at me and said, "Can you believe that just one year ago <i>we didn't know her?!" </i>We can hardly remember life without you, and we'd certainly never wish to go back.</div>
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Happy 1st Birthday, Janie Bear. So glad you're ours!<br />
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It means that exactly this time last year, we were waiting... and waiting... and w-a-i-t-i-n-g for our "stubborn" and "rebellious" child to COME ON OUT ALREADY! My due date came and went (and went, and went...), and I was convinced I'd be the first woman in the history of the world to be pregnant FOREVER.<br />
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This time last year, we were caught between excitement & terror. Anticipation & frustration. Wanting to hurry up and get this show on the road. Wanting to press pause because we knew, on the other side, life would <i>never</i> be the same.<br />
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I sobbed and sobbed, big uncontrollable tears. Would I love this person inside of me? Would I enjoy being a mom? Would I make it through labor?! <a href="http://theseibertstory.blogspot.com/2015/01/ready-or-not.html" target="_blank">Were we even <i>ready??</i></a><br />
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This time last year, my phone was blowing up with texts-- from well-meaning friends, I'm sure-- but sometimes I just wanted to chuck it against a wall. <i>Don't you think I'd tell you if there was news?!?!?</i><br />
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11 <i>long</i> days. I was so over this whole pregnancy thing.<br />
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And then she came.<br />
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The sweetest gift snuggled up in my arms. And instantly, just like I <i>knew</i> it would be, the joy overwhelmed all those fears and I wondered, <i>"What in the world was I so afraid of???"</i><br />
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51 weeks later... we have a babbling, beautiful, and yes, <i>sometimes</i> stubborn & rebellious baby girl. Apple doesn't fall far from the tree, I suppose. ;) We never could have dreamed the JOY should would bring us, and we cannot imagine life without our Janie Bear.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00679555550101138796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7635471100899783868.post-6931286692617977432016-01-19T06:00:00.000-06:002016-01-19T06:00:07.922-06:00TWJ 50 - Jane Goes to Colorado!<div style="text-align: center;">
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We just returned from a family trip to Colorado to visit Jane's Uncle Brian. The viking hat was a gift from him, naturally. I mean, every baby needs a viking hat, right?! ;) (In Brian's defense, it happened to be <a href="http://www.gobreck.com/events/ullr-fest" target="_blank">"Ullr Fest"</a> while we were there, so Jane fit right in.)</div>
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We spent two days in Breckenridge, skiing and eating pizza and passing out at 7:30 pm. Turns out skiing is <i>exhausting!</i> (So is taking care of a screaming baby, by the way, who despite our continual efforts does not seem to enjoy traveling as much as her parents...) ;)</div>
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Thanks for hosting such a fun time, Brian! We miss you here in Birmingham, but we sure don't mind visiting any cool travel nurse destination of your choosing. I hear they have openings in Hawaii... ;)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00679555550101138796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7635471100899783868.post-89327774770703366232016-01-12T06:00:00.000-06:002016-01-12T09:42:23.493-06:00TWJ 49 - Gonna Miss ThisTime for some honesty, folks. It's been a challenging week with Jane. She's been exceptionally fussy, won't take good naps, wakes up crying during the night, and insists on being held.<br />
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The other night she woke up screaming, and as <i>soon</i> as I picked her up, she stopped. Put her back down-- mad as a hornet. Picked her up-- silence. I don't remember how many times this repeated that night or how <i>long</i> she cried in between, but eventually, feeling frustrated and slightly manipulated, I rocked her until she fell asleep in my arms.<br />
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And as she slept there like a rag-doll, breathing deep baby breaths and nuzzled up against my chest, the frustration faded and I realized that these nights are numbered, that she will not always fit in my arms or on my lap, and that someday <i>I'm gonna miss this.</i><br />
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When I'm in the kitchen trying to cook dinner or wash dishes, and there is someone pulling on my pants and crawling up between my legs, I tell myself that someday I'm gonna miss that my sweet baby girl <i>just wants to be with me.</i><br />
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When I'm trying to go to the bathroom, for goodness' sake, and even then she is climbing up my legs, trying to stick her hand in the toilet, I tell myself that one day, I'm gonna remember these moments with fondness and <i>miss</i> <i>even this.</i><br />
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When I drop her at the YMCA childcare or church nursery and get called back because she's screaming <i>again</i>, I realize how special it is that <i>I </i>am her mama, the one who makes everything right again, and that there will be a day when she doesn't need me anymore. Or worse yet, when simply holding her won't be enough to fix what's wrong. I'm gonna miss this.<br />
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Thank you for needing, wanting, and loving me so well, Janie Bear. I love you to pieces.<br />
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It's <i>2016</i> and we have an 11-month old!?! Where has this year gone?! Once again, the sticker was a complete FAIL.<br />
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Christmas song, “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atMbDJ6qt-I" target="_blank">Lord Remind Me</a>,” by <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/its-almost-christmas/id1055815909" target="_blank">Jon & Valerie Guerra</a> (who I'm ridiculously excited to watch LIVE at the Ryman tomorrow night, along with my <i>second </i>favorite Christmas musician, Amy Grant). ;)</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00679555550101138796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7635471100899783868.post-15593783860141410472015-12-15T14:05:00.000-06:002015-12-15T14:05:18.346-06:00TWJ 45Hmm, I definitely forgot that today was Tuesday (fail). And I definitely took <i>zero</i> pictures of Jane this week (double fail). So... for now I'll just share a few wintery pictures from our time in Indiana last month, and we'll catch ya next week! :)<br />
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Month #9 was a big one for Jane. She learned to crawl, and stand, and pull up on to <i>everything</i>.</div>
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Her favorite toys are car keys (for chewing), coffee tables (for standing), and other people's mouths (for inspecting). How's that for a Christmas list??</div>
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Happy 10 months, Janie Bear!</div>
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This past week, we got to spend time with the Seiberts in Cincinnati. And in typical Seibert fashion, we ate 'til we were sick and laughed 'til we cried! :) So incredibly grateful for family.</div>
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As the youngest member of the family, Jane gets no shortage of attention. She was constantly doted upon by her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, and passed around like a hot potato all day long. :)</div>
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