*Warning*: There are NO pictures in this post.
(I do promise to add some soon)! :)
Today is Sophie's second birthday. I wish that we were able to celebrate it with her! My heart tells me that I am not the only one feeling this way. Surely today her birth mother has thought about her many times. I wish that I could hold her other mother's hands tightly in mine and commiserate with her about missing out on this special day. I am sure that we would both cry. But, then I would tell her how we sent Sophie a cake so that her birthday would not go unnoticed today. For a short time....maybe just 10 minutes...she received some attention and a few bites of cake. I would also promise her birth mother that Sophie will never spend another birthday alone-as we are going to China to bring her home very soon. Lastly, I would thank her for making a very difficult choice two years ago today-a choice that allowed us to complete our family.
Emma LOVES birthday cakes and the song Happy Birthday. I am sure that she will be singing Happy Birthday to Sophie's picture today! ; ) Actually, we can not eat a slice of cake in this house with out sticking a candle in it and singing...no, I am not kidding. Another song that Emma REALLY likes is Jingle Bells. We have been singing it lately. A LOT.
She will say to me "Mommy, sing dashing through the snow"! At which point I prompt her "What is the name of the song"? Emma always replies VERY loudly "THAT'S JINGLE BELLS"! :)
So, do YOU have the song stuck in your head now too after reading this entry? ;) Greg and I do, and probably will for the next several months...at least until July or so!
"JINGLE BELLS"
Dashing through the snow
In a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bob tails ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to laugh and sing
A sleighing song tonight
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh.....
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Isn't Jingle Bells supposed to be a happy song? I found myself tearing up reading the lyrics. I can so identify with you wanting to be with your daughter on her birthday. Lucy's 2nd birthday was 1/2 and we didn't get her until 2/24. You remember, you were there ;)
The year we missed her birthday, Braydee fired up the Easy Bake Oven, made a knock out cake and decorated it. We have pics of it, so sweet!
I can't wait to see pics of Emma and Sophie together! Well, I guess a few of you and Greg thrown in there are ok, too ;)
Oh happy birthday to Sophie. I had it written on my calendar, but didn't get a chance to call you yesterday. I love the thought of Emma singing Jingle Bells. Getting into the holiday spirit already! Eliza's favorite toy is a snow globe that plays Christmas music at the push of a button...ah yes...love those buttons and music combination! Hugs to you all and to Sophie in China.
Happy Birthday Sophie...Can't wait to see you in your mommy and daddy's arms sweet girl. Hope that is real soon.
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