Sarina is very proud of her crafts-- almost as proud as I am. She likes to show people and say, "I made this!" Truth is I wouldn't have realized she was ready for that kind of stuff. I saw the glue and foam and glitter on the craft table and thought, "Yeah, right." But then Sarina began sticking on sequins and calling for green glitter like a little craft diva.
As we left this week, I prompted Sarina to say thank you to the owners. She did, then paused and added, "Thank you for the songs."
It snowed here today, all puffy and slushy. She wasn't here. I miss the heck out of her.
I think if my life circumstances were different, I would have been an Angelina Jolie type, with 7 kids. These days, I visit "waiting children" sites, where they show pictures and short profiles of kids who are in foster care awaiting adoption, and I dream about adopting them all. I think I'm only beginning to understand the person I'm meant to be.
Small steps. Small steps.
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That's SO cute - I love those little people moments so much. I miss my little people when they're gone, too. It happens every weekend here . . . it's almost like they're defining me in some subtle ways I didn't realize until they started routinely leaving the house for visitations. ::sighs::
ReplyDeleteAdopting and taking care of foster kids is a far different experience than raising your own...at least in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, a hidden talent has been uncovered! That is just so awesome that Sarina is able to do crafts so well! Hang in there Jenna and hold on to those moments with her. It won't always be this way. *hug*
ReplyDeleteStumbled onto your blog through Preditors & Editors. Your passion for your daughter is so evident, someday she will be awe stricken to discover what a good Mom she has. My son went through a divorice, took him 4 years to date again but he,his son and new wife are expecting within the month. There is a life after divorice. Good luck with yours!
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