We may or may not ever be able to make an announcement that "we're pregnant"...but we have come to understand that the blessing is the fact that however parenthood happens, it is a miracle! ....... Now we have been home with our precious blessing from Russia since August 2007. Join us on our fun and crazy ride that we call "life with this child of mine."
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Busy?...or just plain Boring??
I know I have several readers left around these parts. Well, it's either that, or my mom checks in 100 times a day (mom, please don't tell me if you do. I need to think that over 100 people check my blog everyday! haha)

Anyway, some days, I can't believe I have anyone left around here...because some days, I feel like I'm writing for writing's sake. Just to make sure that I don't not post. Some days, I don't really think I have anything interesting to say...even though I'm sure you all would enjoy knowing that my dog, Gracie, has a UTI and as we were on our way home from picking her up from the vet this afternoon, Iliya said, "Gracie?" pointing to his ear, "Ear?" sticking his tongue out, "Ahhhhhhhhh"

Took me a couple tries, but yeah, I figured it out. He may not be able to remember the word "doctor, " but he obviously got that Grace went to the doctor.

See? You enjoy these stories! (if you don't, just pretend you do & don't burst my bubble)

Maybe it is that I am so very busy and I don't have the energy to write.

Perhaps I should try the "Vlog" thing, like two other bloggers whose blogs I read. But yeah...I'm SO not an "in front of the camera" person. Maybe one day.

Oh, and you know what else, I have so much advice to ask for. Like...can you hem polo shirts up so that they will fit a short kid & not hang down to his knees? And...How do you all handle your digital media (this question has been burning for quite a while, and I've just never had the energy to actually post about the specific info I want to learn from you all)?

So the question remains...am I just tired & busy? Or do I lead such a boring life that I'm not sure that my content is interesting enough to keep others' attention?

Ehhh...why answer any more questions tonight? I'll do better. I'll leave you with 2 pictures of my cuteness. And I'll get back to you on my current quandry as the week progresses.



Good night! (and don't worry, I'm not going to stop writing! I'm just feeling a bit of writer's block along with a lack of solid content lately...not that I want to wish for content to write about, because it's wise to be careful for what you wish for!)
16 Comments:
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Melissa I don't think you have a boring thought and I love checking in. (I actually come every day) Keep the entertainment coming, every new adventure in your house is priceless!

Blogger Janine said...
I love to read your blog. I am a pre-pre adoptive parent. Just starting the process, no agency yet. But i love to read about your life with Illiya. I want to hear that life is "normal" or maybe not "normal". I wannt to know that months down the track it will be okay. So many blogs stop after they get home. So yes please keep blogging, and I like everyday life posts as well. Not just the adoption/attachment side of things. Just mommy and daddy life with their son.
P.S i also want to know the not so good things. I want to read blogs like yours that 'keep it real'.

Blogger Nathan said...
Believe it or not, sometimes the people who live in the home where these things happen can catch up on what is going on by reading your blog. I love every story...I usually know what happened or am involved in the story, but not always.

Because of your blog, I'm able to stay connected with our family more than I could otherwise.

You sure do a good job and mean so much to me.

ILY-N

Blogger Elle said...
Oh, Nathan is so sweet. I know Derek reads my blog every day too.

Don't worry about writer's block. It happens to the best of us. Thus a vlog in my case. I read every day, I just speed read through blogs so I can't comment on everyone's.

Besides, this is a great way to chronicle your journey of your family. I know I go back and read some of my own stuff and say, wow, I forgot we did that. Or better yet, I watch the videos I've made and realize how much my little baby has grown up.

Blogger Jane said...
I LOVE your stories...I'm living vicariously through you, you CAN'T ever stop!

I come from a vertically challenged family (my oldest sister is 50 this June, only 4.5 feet tall and mom and dad are also shorter than me too!) trust me, you can shorten ANYTHING! Just remember that Ilyia is still growing, so he may need the length, but then he may be wider by then. I would think that shortening a few would be a good idea for when you need him to have the not-so-grunge-look.

Storage... we store all my photos on an external hard drive....a big box that sets on top of my husband's work station. And then it is ALL backed up and on current disks and in the bank safety deposit box. Jack is VERY good with this task cause he KNOWS that I am not happy if I can't access my photos.

I then copy the photos to my puter as I need them to print, and after I'm finished they either get deleted or the altered ones get saved to the "storage box".

I know of some people storing them online, but that scares me... maybe it is a trust issue, but you can get a TON of storage for very little money these days, we aren't ready to go outside of our firewalls.

so there you have it, my 2 cents, and you entertained me with I-man's knowing that even doggies get sick and have to go to the doctors!

Anonymous Anonymous said...
Well, just to relieve any anxiety you might have about me checking your blog 100+ times a day, I will say that on some days I may visit it a few times, especially if I need a "pick-me-up" and watch a video or two. Other days, busy just takes over & then I think, have I checked your blog??? Through this recuperation deal, I've not felt much like sitting at the computer, so if you've had 100 readers/visitors during that time, then it was lots of other folks besides me. I do know that Christopher shares your blog with co-workers, so that may be a few & then lots of the family say they like to keep up with y'all, but don't often comment.

About Iliya's polo shirts, yes, you can shorten them & your sewing machine will do the trick. I guess we could come for a visit to do a refresher sewing course. Or I'll be glad to do it, unless you want them before he begins kindegarten :o) No, for him, I'll make it a priority -- grandchildren have a way of working to the top of the list :o)

As I've told you before, I really regret not keeping a journal of the things you all did or said, so this is a great way to journal your family time & other thoughts & ideas too. I think someone suggested you add your menu ideas to your blog...so you could branch out a little to everyday life that would help someone else.

Just let me know about the sewing & we'll make plans...or at least another visit to the zoo!!! :o)

Love you all "bebby nuches"
~ mom/granmom

It's so nice that your husband reads your blog and comments! I love that. Iilya is so sweet with his sidewalk chalk. I get a little jealous when I look at your outdoor pics. We are still in the tug of war between spring and winter. One day it snows and the next day everything is manically melting. One day I wear capris and the next jeans and a sweater. I'm dying to say goodbye to socks and hello to flip flops but we jsut aren't having two days alike right now. I still love Alaska. I wouldn't live anywhere else (unless God spoke clearly that I should) but a vacation sounds nice until all this is over. Not happenin' but one can dream. We are getting ready for our annual garage sale. I better go join the girls in the garage while Dima naps! Take care.

Blogger Joy said...
Melissa,
I love to read your blog because as crazy as the adoption paperwork process was you are settling into a family routine and helping those of us who are quite not there yet. Plus I love the pictures.

Blogger Joy said...
Oh you can hem the polo shirts!!
Joy

Blogger Sira said...
I'm still around from time to time. I just can't check daily- I am more of the weekly reader. Usally when I am bored at work

Blogger Becky and Keith said...
What seems boring to you is entertaining to me!! I love reading your stories, seeing video and all that good stuff. Digital media storage - laptop, external hard drive, server, Keith's laptop. I don't trust ANYTHING. Don't rely on just an external drive. Keep things multiple places. If you decide to use 2 external drives - buy 2 different kinds. Believe it or not, a friend had 2 external drives, same kind and they both crashed the same day. Weird, huh? Keep posting my dear - I love that little child of yours. P.S. What lens did you use to take those pictures?

Anonymous Anonymous said...
I thoughts it wuz bout time that I come bak and giv sum mor advis on razin kids. First off, you kan him them shirts. Just take a ruler and mezure to your sun’s belly buttin. Then mezure from the top of the shurt to that point and make a line there. Then cut that line. Hiz belley will be free and clear of any shurt hanging down!

As for borin, well ya’ll ain’t goin’ to no turkey chunkin’ contests or playin’ “who can dodge the tater” or the classic “bean pole and a sock” game, but I reckon I stills like read it.

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Anonymous Anonymous said...
Who thinks the anesthesia from the dentist office visit yesterday hasn't worn off yet???

Blogger Melissa said...
All in favor, say "aye"

"AYE!!"

(for those of you completely confused, the "redneck" above is someone related to me - being silly? who knows - I won't disclose his/her identity unless he/she gives me clearance. but I will say that I'm glad to hear (through a comment on my blog??) that this person FINALLY went to the dentist for a tooth that has been absessed for a while)

Blogger Grammy of five said...
aye!!!!I would never know that if I hadn't read the comments - I'm glad he/she got his/her tooth fixed..........Mamaw didn't know till last week he/she was suffering with it while she was undergoing her valve replacement - I emailed him/her but he/she hadn't responded yet. And I love his/her "Monkeytown" talk - we sure don't talk like that in North Alabama - unless you're my coworker from 'ridianville.
Love
Sis

Anonymous Anonymous said...
I vote a big "Aye" and I figured it out very easy and I don't even know him/her.

I guess you could cut the shirt off like he/she said and would never have to worry about it being to long. Too short maybe.

Please don't ever stop writing your post. I love reading your blog. To me it's like reading a very good novel and you can't wait until the next chapter. One of those kind you have to see what happens next.

I loved the recipe. I will get around to sending you one of my cookbooks I wrote. It has some good recipes from around the USA.

Hey Sis, you all do talk funny up in North Alabama. I have heard all of Natan's family. I'm from Burmenham and we'ins ar sofistikated down thar and dat's tha troof.

Love,
Carolyn Nelson
Sunshine Florida