Lately, it occurs to us what a long strange trip it's been. We've been 2 years in the adoption process and we're now less than a week away from being home with our new daugther.
When we got married over 10 years ago, one of the things that attracted to each other was the fact that neither really wanted children. We were both very career oriented and enjoyed our freedoms.
That changed one night at an Old Chicago Pizza restaurant when we decided to embark on the journey of parenthood. Sometime later, on a Saturday to be exact, we were sitting at home eating a late afternoon lunch of Taco Bell after having toured several open houses. Suddenly, Pam announced that it was time and we scurried around to gather the already-prepared hospital bag and head downtown. Interestingly enough, Pam remembered to bring along her last taco for the ride.
On August 1, 1999, Darian was born. His middle name is Presley, Elvis' last name. When we saw him, we knew we had made the right decision at the Old Chicago Pizza resaurant months prior. Darian starts the second grade this fall. He's a wonderful reader and worker of math problems. He will also be in his second year of cub scouts.
Thirteen months to the day after Darian was born, Pam had important clients in for some business meetings. All day long, she monitored the time between contractions. She called Stephen on her way home and announced that they would be leaving for the hospital about 5 minutes after she pulled into the driveway. She didn't have a taco to take with her this time.
Shortly thereafter, Trevor was born, the first of September 2000. His middle name is Aaron, also Elvis' middle name. Trevor starts the first grade this fall. His laugh makes everyone in the room laugh. He is as smart as a whip and brings humor to every situation. We were then two for two, a perfect record on children. We're three for three now, with Alexis.
Darian and Trevor - Mom and Dad love you very much. And we miss you terribly. We're bringing home a sister for you. But she's not going to replace you in our hearts. Our hearts have grown to a size to include all of you.
And let's not forget about Zippy, our other adopted child. We got him from an animal shelter a few years ago. Zippy, your sister will love you very much.
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Congratulations, what a beautiful daughter you have
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