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Well folks, my son turns one in a matter of hours. He is sleeping like the little angel he is, and I am reflecting on the past year of my life that he has been in existence and the past seven months that he has been physically with me. What an incredible time. There really are not words for the massive amounts of emotion that have taken over my body. I honestly have the most perfect kid on the face of the earth. I love being around him. I love who I am when I am with him, and I love watching my partner when he is with him. I have a 25lb brick of love... yes, a love brick, living and breathing, crawling circles around me.
I still mourn the loss of this year for Ayelech. She is constantly on my mind. I wonder what she would say about him, how she would love him, the songs she would hum when putting him to sleep, and the laugh she would bellow when he splashes his cuteness. I have her name permanently etched on my body. She is always with me.
We've gone from This:
To This:
I cannot fully express the amount of support and love I have received from the readers of this blog. I have posted my ups and downs over the past couple of years. From waiting to travel to life with baby--I've put it out there, and you've listened and responded. Thank you.
For now, though, I have decided to take a blog hiatus for an undetermined length of time. I have struggled with becoming a mommy blogger which in and of itself isn't bad, but just isn't what I set out to do or actually need from my writing outlet here. My current passions revolve around some social justice topics that are difficult for some people close to me to hear me talk about and I, frankly, am tired of feeling censored here. So, I am taking that as my cue to take a break. Who knows... maybe I'll come back anonymously or privately...
If you'd still like to keep up with us through photos and videos, please email me and (if I actually know you) I'll give you the link to our .Mac site where we upload that stuff.
Thanks again.
Love,
K
8 comments:
It has been a joy to watch Emmett Adu grow, and to watch you and Justin as parents - you are so great with him. I think about his family, too. I also think about what a blessing you are to him as much as he is to you. I can't believe today is his birthday, and Ken & I can't wait to see him and hug and kiss on him and get lots of pictures. Thank you for bringing him into our life - I can't imagine it without him.
Love you,
Glama Diane :)
Happy Birthday, Em! Almost every time O calls me "mama" I think of her biological mom and her foster mom and give thanks that we all got to be mamas to her. Soak it all in and never apologize for your passion. And I cannot go without my weekly doses of cuteness, so please make sure I can find your .mac account.
Love Karen
Hi K,
Happy birthday to Emmett and to all of you. I felt much the same way on the anniversary of my own son's birth. I understand your blogging choices, but would love to stay in touch. You've got my contact info - I'd love to have the account info you referred to.
Hi Kathryn,
Sorry we couldn't join in the birthday festivities! I have been keeping up with you all through the blog, though, believe it or not, and would love to keep seeing photos. Look forward to our next chance to see him in person!
Much love--
Alicia
count me in on the non-blog updates. i am tired of blogging, too. it seems to cause nothing but trouble for me sometimes, and i find myself watching what i say and apologizing and disclaimering constantly. it drives me crazy. i may go private or anonymous soon, as well.
Hey Kathryn-
One reason I love to read your blog is BECAUSE of the interesting social justice themes and your candidness with controversial subjects. I love reading about Em and your challenges/joys as a transracial family. I will miss it. Thanks for putting yourself out there thus far. If you decide to write somewhere else, I'd love to read it.
Love & Peace to you and your family,
-Sonya
hey kathryn, Emmett is amazing! I've enjoyed reading your blog and watching your sweet boy grow up!! Take care!
kathryn,
i responded to your responses on my blog!
i am missing your blog so much already. it was one of the few INTERESTING blogs among friends of mine...possibly the ONLY interesting one??? *sigh* i'm sad.
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