NOW it's 9 months and one day...

I forgot when I screwed up our LID to change the lilypie ticker at the top of the bog... so now it's officially 9 months and 1 day. Do you think it's safe to say that we are 1/3rd of the way there?

9 months today! Holy!

Today we celebrate our 9 month LID date... 9 months!
Although this "pregnancy" is probably going to be longer than a elephants, we are happy.
We know that baby Lauryn will soon make her appearance, and until that day, we wait.
We are happy, healthy and have so much to celebrate and to be thankful for. Trust me... we are!
Sometimes we just have to take stock in our blessings.
I wish everyone a happy long weekend. I hope you can all take the time to count the things that you are thankful for. My wish is that you lose count, because there is just so much!
Happy long weekend!
With love,
The Thomson's
xo

Mom's the word!

Happy Mother's Day. I am a very lucky girl. Not only to I have the world's greatest Mom, but also the world's greatest husband.
I have the world's greatest Dad, Dog, Cat and friends and family too!!!
Let me round out the weekend for you...
I came home on Friday and the house was full of tulips!
There was a note attached to one of the bunches that said Happy Mama's Day, Love Baby Lauryn. See you soon. xoxox
There was also a "I love my Mommy" bib. Kyle, you are the world's most thoughtful husband. I adore you! Thanks for making my day special!
Friday night my parents came down. They stayed the night, and on Saturday Mom and I went to get our hair done. That's what we do for Mother's Day. My treat!
Then we did some shopping and just caught up! It was nice.
Sunday we went to see Kyle's mom and my Grandmother. We had a great dinner at my parents place, and just hung out. It was really nice.
The weather wasn't that great, but the company made up for it!

I feel in my heart that our baby is out there. I just hope she can feel our love too. Sometimes I could just scream with how frustrating the wait has been. Other times I am totally fine with it. I guess that's pretty normal!
I just want my baby home. I want her to know that she is loved, and she will never want for anything that she needs! A pony might be a want, but one that we will have to negotiate! LOL! Truthfully, we can't be certain that Baby Lauryn is even born yet. If she is and she is waiting in the orphanage, it breaks my heart to think that she is crying without being held, hungry without being fed. I am sure they do the best they can. I can't wait to bring our little girl home. I hope I am half the mother that my mother has been to me. She is the worlds most kind, gentle, brilliant, funny beautiful mother in the whole world. Thank you for shaping me, thank you for allowing me to be who I wanted, and thank you most for supporting me in our adoption journey. I love you Mom. Happy Mother's Day! xo

To all the mother's out there. Regardless of what part of the journey your are on, remember that your baby is out there. You've come this far. Each day you get a little closer. Good luck with the rest of your journey. For those of you with babies already. Congratulations. I can't wait to be part of the club!
xo

Patio Laterns

Okay.... so the weather is suppose to be AMAZING this weekend! Kyle brought the patio set out of hibernation to celebrate!
We got a new bbq grill and we are ready!
Mom and my cousin are coming for the weekend. We are going to do some scrapbooking and take a look around Pickering flea market. Should be fun.
I think I might start Lauryn's life book. Now that our paper chase is done, I want to start filling in her life book. That way when she is home, we can concentrate on things on all her firsts when she's home. So if I get the paper chase portion of her life book complete, it won't be quite as overwhelming! Big plans! Wish me luck!
I hope everyone will get a chance to enjoy the highly awaited beautiful weekend!
Keep Happy!

Hippity Hop

Happy Easter everyone!
We had a lovely family dinner last night. Way to much food! Goodness!
Lot's of leftovers! We will be eating turkey all week!
To our dear baby Lauryn. Your Easter basket isn't empty. Nana bought you a new pair of shoes. They are beautiful. They have bluebirds on them and are so cute!
Thanks Nana!
So, the Thomson family will be nursing turkey hangovers today. We will all have an afternoon nap I am sure! Sweet dreams of baby Lauryn are the name of the game today!
I hope everyone is enjoying their Easter weekends.
Keep Happy...Keep Hoppy! haha!

Shingles aren't only for roof tops!

I've been feeling under the weather lately. Thought it was just a common cold. Something that needed to run its course. I went to the doctor on Saturday. I needed a note to cover my absence at work for the better part of Thursday and Friday.
As it turns out I have shingles! Adult chicken pox. What the...
Can you imagine?
So, I am home bound for a couple of more days. Bored out of my mind. I am in some pain, and the couch isn't all that exciting. I just want to do something. Truthfully, I don't have the energy to do anything! I am pretty grumpy! LOL! I have almost finished a really great book. It's called China Ghosts. It's an adoption tale from the fathers prospective. A gift from a friend at work. It is pretty amazing. I've really enjoyed it!
Just a quick update. Nothing really new to report. We are still waiting... however, for this part of the wait, I am covered in spots on my left side!
Keep Happy!

Tag! I'm it!

The following entry was what I was tagged with! Thanks Krista! This is fun!!
Tagged! April 1, 2009
So here it goes!
What’s my obsession at the moment: working out! I'm trying to get UBER healthy! It's so hard!
What am I wearing right now: black dress pants, black cami, and a grey cardigan. I'm at work!
Who did I gave a hug, the last time: My husband, before I left for work today
What I would change: My wait time for my baby girl!!
What I’m eating tonight: Something quick... it's a great TV night!!!
My last purchase: A soccer ball for my niece
To which sound I’m listening at the moment: The quiet of my office until everyone gets in!
Favorite weather: Warm fall days
My goal: To be the most interesting person I know!
What I’m definitely going to do in this life: Raise a baby girl, teach her the best that we can.
Say something to the person who tagged you: Krista, I think you are amazing. I am looking forward to meeting you. I am thrilled for you and your family and LOVE following your journey. I think you are crafty and talented!
Favorite vacation spot: Cottage up north
Favorite tea flavor: I'm a tetley girl!
The book I’m reading right now: Keeping Faith. Jody Picoult
What’s giving me a lot of pleasure but at the same time guilty feelings: hmmm, I don't know about this one!
Which quality I’d like to have: I’d love to be sporty - but alas I am not. Krista... me too, there isn't an athletic bone in my body! haha!
What am I waiting for: Baby Lauryn!
What was the last thing you have won: A free ticket on Super 7!
What would your perfect day be: Getting up early and driving with Kyle (and Lauryn and Johnson) to go and visit my parents. Taking Lauryn and Johnson for a walk by the river, with our family and BBQ'ing on the patio. Just hanging out!
What did you have for breakfast?: rye toast and peanut butter...
That was so much FUN!!!