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Dear Child of Mine,
I can almost picture you. You're no longer some far-off dream of mine. I have been busy preparing for your arrival every day since February 1st. Yes, this includes doing the necessary paperwork, but also readying my home, researching baby equipment, and getting all sort of wonderful tips from friends. This morning I thought to myself, "You know you're nesting when you spend Valentine's morning cleaning the mold off of the bathroom ceiling with vinegar, having been disgusted by it for 9 months and never done anything about it previously." I just knew, "I can't have my baby in this environment!" (Apparently it wasn't a big enough deal when it was just us, or the slew of visitors we have over.)
Within days of your adoption even being an option, I set to work painting your nursery. I didn't care that I had the worst headache ever; it needed to be done. Absolutely essential. I realize it's totally not that important, but this is how motivating my maternal instincts are. They've been stifled for years, stuffed down deep so as to not step foot in the baby department or get lost for hours on mommy blogs. But now, Child, my nesting nature is in season and working overtime to catch up on 9 months of preparations.
In 2010 when we started trying to get pregnant, I turned my garage sale inclinations to all things baby. I had built up quite a stock pile of beautiful onesies, bottles, bibs, and gadgets. As the years went by and we moved homes again and again, I slowly started getting rid of these items. The only things I kept were 5 Avent bottles, 4 onesies (U of M, 2 Hungry Caterpillar, "Little Squirt"), an adorable bedroom set (including an impractical comforter, window valence, clothes hamper, mobile, and a bumper which I hear I'm not supposed to use), an inexpensive front carrier, and a beautiful red jogging stroller.
It's taken all of my self control (and a little of my husband's) to keep me from buying a crib, diapers, wipes, formula, new bottle nipples, car seat, changing pad, bathing necessities and a slew of onesies. We've already received so many offers of hand-me-downs as well as rumors of baby showers, that we know many of these purchases won't be necessary. Now if I can just stifle my nesting needs just a little while longer.
Our people are seriously incredible. On a daily basis I am reminded of the friends and family who are rooting for us, praying fervently for us, and overwhelmingly supportive. I have received lengthy emails giving me all of the details of baby supplies and needs. The details are so important to my psyche and I can't believe so many would take the time to share their experiences. I have friends who tell me, "You're going to be fine. I promise."
In the past few days, there have been a handful of emails that have brought me to near tears. (Side note, I haven't had a big cry over all of this yet. It's like my tears have dried up in exchange for the productivity necessary. I'm just waiting to be overtaken by sobs. I'll get back to you on that.) These particular words are exactly what I needed to hear; I was already worried about this. How did she know? I am certainly going to need to return to often over the next season of life.
"Even though you desperately want a baby, and have been trying for YEARS and paying lots of money and undergoing multiple uncomfortable medical procedures, and even though you're doing everything you can to adopt this baby successfully, and you really, really want to hold his little self in your arms and just be his mom…even though ALL this is true, you're still allowed to be overwhelmed sometimes, especially at first. You're allowed to have bad days, and you're allowed to think wistfully back on the days before the baby and remember how you could get the sleep you needed, or how it was easier to do what you want when you wanted. ALL moms have those feelings, but I don't want you to feel that because you've done so much more than most people to get a baby, that to feel that way is somehow ungrateful. The truth is, being a mom is amazing and wonderful and so, so good, but it's also brutally hard and exhausting and overwhelming. That's just normal. And you have every right to feel that way too."
Child, as much as you are loved and prayed for, know that your Mom and Dad are also covered in care. We are so thankful.
Come quickly, Child.
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I, Zeb the Duck, love to go out for lunch. I went to Julia Blackbird's in Denver.
We met two of mom's friends and my friend, Channel. Remember Chanel, the cute little bear. I met her in Cuba last winter. She ate at the restaurant with us.
Julia Blackbird's is set back from the street. This patio is so nice. Channel and I, Zeb the Duck, are at a table on the right.
There is a small bar out here also. Perfect for a summer evening. If you are finished eating and wish to relax with a margarita, this looks like the spot.
Entering the café this lobby is decorated with items from New Mexico.
We entered the restaurant and chose a table near another fireplace.
It was a warm day so there were no fires burning, as we admired the decorations. Julia told us about trips to New Mexico purchasing the decorations. Yes, the Julia that owns this café. I like it when we talk to the owners because that indicates they really care about customers. Julia has owned and managed Julia Blackbird's New Mexican Café for 15 years.
The bar looks very cheerful,
but Channel and I did not order a margarita. Near the entrance to the café, we watched this lady cook our food.
Very fresh! Here is our food. It looks great. Two ladies ordered Tres Hermanas, which were 3 blue corn enchiladas: One chicken with green chili, 1 beef with red chili, one cheese with chili Caribe with beans, posole and a warm tortilla. One lady ordered tacos that were 2 flash fried blue corn tortillas with beef and topped with lettuce, pico and queso.
Two ladies drank peach flavored ice tea and one had a diet coke.
We liked Julia and her Julia Blackbird's New Mexican Café. We think you will enjoy your meal there also. The café is located at 3434 W 32nd Avenue in Denver, Colorado.

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|Israel's Reaction to UN General Assembly Resolution
(Communicated by Foreign Ministry Spokesman)
Israel adamantly rejects the decision taken by the Special Emergency Session of the United Nations on October 20. This resolution is totally one-sided and completely ignores numerous incidents such as the lynch in Ramallah and the desecration of Joseph's Tomb and the ancient synagogue in Jericho, as well as the ongoing acts of violence on the part of the Palestinians. This decision also ignores the fact that the Palestinian Authority planned and initiated these acts and is responsible for not implementing the commitments it took on at the Sharm el-Sheikh Summit. The Palestinians, including the police and Tanzim organization working directly with the PA, are using live ammunition on all fronts against Israeli citizens. Furthermore, they send women and children to confront Israelis.
The decision also chose to ignore the Israeli government's willingness, as displayed during the Camp David Summit, to take dramatic and painful decisions in order to advance the peace process, as opposed to the unwillingness of Arafat and the Palestinian leadership to make the necessary decisions.
The decision taken today by less than half of the U.N. membership does not contribute to the efforts to calm the situation and to cease the violence by the Palestinians, in accordance with the Sharm el-Sheikh Summit summary statement.
The government of Israel will do all it can to stabilize the situation, and expects the Palestinian leadership to do likewise.
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Heroines past and present united Thursday night at the Hollywood premiere of Wonder Woman, and it was a beautiful love fest.
Gal Gadot, who stars in the 2017 film, and Lynda Carter, the O.G. 1970s Wonder Woman, literally bowed down to each other to express their mutual love and admiration at the film's red carpet premiere.
Gadot, who—be still—our hearts rocked gold Aldo sandals on the red carpet, shared her gratitude for the role. "It's the most amazing character. It means the world [to play her]," she said.
Carter had nothing but words of encouragement and praise for her successor. "I'm very excited—I feel like I just passed the baton to the anchor in the relay race in the Olympics," Carter said "I think she's going to do amazing. She's a great girl."
Yaas, you wonderful women! We're loving this public display of ladies supporting ladies.
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My Paper Studio paper flower, rhinestone button, ribbon sold by the yard,
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This is AWESOME HEATHER! I love how you framed it! You are definitely the QUEEN of Coffee! :-)
I love these digi's and the sentiment is PERFECT!
Big Warm Hugs, Sheryl
Especially like the hair coloring. I'm a big fan of Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow and also of the Tim Burton movies JD has appeared in.
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