Tuesday 21 February 2012

A year

What a difference a year makes.... I can't believe that it's a year since we went and had that scary matching panel. I can't believe that a year ago we were told that we could be boy-o's parents. I can't believe that this time last year we were planning, and tidying and getting ready like mad.

I can't get my head around the fact it's a year. That this time last year we still hadn't met our boy, although the planning was happening. I can't believe that it's only a year. I can't imagine life without him. We are blessed beyond measure with our little man.

When M brought him home from the childminders this afternoon, he ran into the kitchen were I was getting tea; and gave me a huge hug. He smiled and talked through tea. He was only sad that I said no drawing because it was bedtime. I do mostly love my job, but I miss my boy and wish I could be with him more.

In other news - it's ICLW! Welcome if it's your first time here, or you are not a regular reader. I'm nh, I am a mother, a wife, and a science teacher. Last year M and I adopted our son, who will very soon be 3. I live on the outskirts of a Yorkshire city, with countryside 10mins in one direction and city 10minutes in the other.

Feel free to have a look around. I've travelled a difficult path to get to the point where I can call myself a mum. We went through years of infertility and grief before deciding to adopt. Those dark times lurk and linger in spaces in my soul; they aren't forgotten, just put aside in the rush of everyday life.

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Happy ICLW to you! It is amazing how much has happened in a year. I'm so glad that you are now a mom!

Becky said...

Happy wonderful year!

Miss Monica said...

Happy ICLW to you! My, what a busy year for you! My husband and I are just beginning the adoption process and can't begin to know how our lives will change soon too!

Sara-Lynn said...

Hi! Happy ICLW. Just stopping by. Glad to hear things are going well for you.

Katie said...

Happy ICLW! Being a mom is the best thing!! It does not matter how we get there, the little person that was meant to be ours finds a way home. :)

Krissi McVicker said...

I would love to share your success story on my blog! Here's the info:
http://stressfreeinfertilityblog.com/2010/01/17/calling-all-success-stories/
Thanks in advance! Happy ICLW!

Missy said...

What a great anniversary!