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Friday’s SPF: MY BUDDY
January 26th, 2007
This was taken yesterday morning before they left for Colorado. We have this game we would play called, “Stick it!” He would burrow his head into my neck and I would count to three and pull his legs up and he would be doing his baby headstand and I would say, “aaaannnnddd STICK IT!” and land his feet back on my stomach. He would always make me laugh because he wouldn’t even look up, he would already be trying to get me to count to three and do it again.
This is Shaun and Jeremiah doing his game called, “BULL FIGHT!” Shaun would get at the end of the air mattress and pound his hands on the bed and yell, ‘come on Buddy, BULL FIGHT!” and Jeremiah would crawl over to him and they would put their heads together until Shaun fell over in defeat. Jeremiah then would slap his face to get him to ‘wake up’ after his loss.
They made it to Colorado safely. It’s been REALLY hard on us with them not being here. Everything feels different. When Shaun and I finally stopped for a second and tried to have a moment to hold each other he said something that made us both laugh.
“How can a small house that has 7 people living in it feel so empty? Are we idiots?”
Thank you all for the nice things you’ve said. The ones that are getting the most out of us all getting along is the kids. They feel the brunt of emotions when we all fight, so I can only imagine that the positive effect it’s going to have on them now and later in life.
Ryan’s mom is actually being nice to me lately. I’m not sure what the switch in her behavior was, but I’m glad it happened.
Ryan told me in a online chat, “If it wasn’t for the fact that no one is yelling and mad at each other, I would think it was weird.” The fact that his mom hated me so much was really a sore spot in his heart. It’s painful having to ‘pick a side’ and then having to recount everything you did that weekend because one parent doesn’t like the step parent/real parent and they want to find fault in the other. It was painful for him for 15 years, it’s time for him to get a chance to feel what all of our kids have…weird ass parents that get along.
It’s strange how your whole life can change. It was almost two months ago that we walked into the hospital and took a very humble and vulnerable woman home. It was two months ago that Jeremiah was just turning 9 months old and he wouldn’t even look at us, let alone let us hold him. It was two months ago when I really, truly learned about what being a grown up means.
All the stuff you think about another person is probably not true. I wouldn’t advise having your husband’s ex-wife move in to find out if it’s true or not. I would advise to … I don’t know… I guess just BE YOURSELF. If that person gets a chance to ‘get you’ for who you are, there is a good chance they will like that person better than the one that you want them to think you are. Did that make sense?
You all can love me for all my random and oddness. I’m a stranger. I could, for all you know, be that bitchy woman at the PTA meetings and the snotty neighbor that lets my dog shit on your yard. You got to know me for who I am though…try giving that much to a relationship that may or may not be so great. The worst think that that could happen is you’re now known as “Auntie Koo-Koo” (as in ‘weird aunt kristine)
I’m sorry… DID YOU PLAY?
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Random and Odd is the best.
I hope missing them doesn’t hurt too much.
I played I played!
You know, if you’re having trouble coming up with spf themes every weeks (I know that it can be hard to do so) why not let people “host” spf every once in a while…. Just a thought :)
There is nothing like a baby to re-teach us how to look at the world. :-)
The “who you are” is most excellent Kristine! You rock!
Oh, and I played.
That was great of you to take them in when they really needed help.
I played :)
I did play and I still think you rock for all that girl. :)
I played too!
I think ya’ll are very special people to take them in in their time of need. Not many would have.
YOU AND SHAUN ARE AMZING HUMAN BEINGS, I BELIEVE YOU ARE BOTH ANGELS SENT TO THIS EARTH…
ok I just realized my url was up there…
http://www.chnnature.blogspot.com
i think in situations like the one you were amazing enough to facilitate are good for *everyone* involved. i think a lot of people in this world could learn some valuable lessons from “who you are.” really.
oh yeah & i played too.
3rd comment.. I need to read and make sure I want to say everything beofre hitting send…
I totally agree with everyone else.
He’s so cute! I certainly understand why you’ll miss him.
I played!
Okay, I’m an idiot and had the SPF post as a draft, so if you came to my site and it wasn’t there- that is why. It’s up now, I promise!
wehee, i’m back. i hope you don’t miss him too much. and i played again, too :)
I played too, for the second time! :) http://dutchfemka.blogspot.com/2007/01/spf.html
I think your heart is huge to bring in Shawn’s ex and baby, and he’s such a cutie, how could he NOT crawl his way into your heart.
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I still think you guys are the best for taking them in. I’m sorry you miss them. :(
I played.
How are Tyler & Marina?
Are they going to get to see her often?
I played!
I hope that Jeremiah has a good life and that things happen in a more positive manner for his mom :-)
I’m so sorry for you. :(
I played.
Cute cute pictures. I’m sure you guys are heart broken right now, and I’m sorry :-(
I’ll play later :-)
You guys have the biggest hearts. I’m sorry your buddy is gone.
I played too!
I could tell you really love that little guy, it shows in your face and pictures. I played too.
I played!
Your little buddy is adorable and it is so nice you are able to get along!
Those are great pictures! I love how he is so comfortable snuggled against you in the first one. I can tell you guys are going to miss him terribly.
I played!
He is so adorable and I love the way you guys play with him.
I played - late.
PS I heart your bedding. It’s really pretty.
Thanks for everyone who played. You did a fantastic job entertaining me with your pictures for an hour or more.
I have been listening to music and sighing quite heavily for 24 hours. There is a good chance I might pass out.
awww. Bright Side of The Road just came on my MP3 player. I sure hope the sun starts shining over here!!
I’m a little late with mine but it is up.
You are a much bigger person than I am…I would NEVER invite my husband’s ex to stay with us. Good for you!
Great pics!
I think it’s great what you did and even more awesome that it helped improve the relationship for the sake of the kids.
Kudos all ’round.
I played on my goofy photo / meme blog … I haven’t for a while but your cute photos inspired me to join in.
*Hugs* for missing your buddy!
~ICL~
P.S. ROFL about the neck shots below!
Late tonight my sister-in-law arrives from China to stay with us for a few months. I am totally in favor of this, as we get along wonderfully and she’s coming to help me adjust to life with three kids, but I am also anxious about having someone else in my space. I will certainly remember you and your family to inspire me to “be myself” and just let the love happen.
Thanks, Kristine.
hey there honey…we miss you guys too! its a crazy world in which I am living. emotions are high and Im just trying to regroup and breathe for a moment. Im enjoying the time with Dennis and Liz thus far and am looking forward to more time…forever??? doubt it…I really am having a tough time but am keeping all of my feelings to myself. no time to fall apart, to cry to let it all out…so I am choosing to just breathe, and cont my blessing for this time with them..the baby is a trooper, but he misses you all too. his regular schedule and the lil people surrounding him….back to my hip he is….well sweets, i love you dearly, I miss you and Shaun as well as each of those kids!!!!big hug