The Monkey and Spike Chronicles: My Favorite Word

Thursday, March 5, 2009

My Favorite Word

Spike started saying, "Mama" yesterday. And he hasn't stopped since. Just because he doesn't only say it in reference to me isn't dampening my spirits. I just love to hear it coming out of his mouth while he has a big smile on his face!

6 comments:

Anonymous said...: so sweet and special!; March 5, 2009 at 6:25 PM
Steve and Mellissa said...: It's so nice to hear that word. Hopefully daddy isn't jealous.; March 5, 2009 at 6:38 PM
Kristen said...: so sweet!; March 5, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Katie W. said...: That is the best word ever!; March 8, 2009 at 6:56 AM
Jill said...: It does warm a Mamma's heart! Glad to see you're doing so well!!; March 10, 2009 at 6:12 PM
Rach@In His Hands said...: So sweet! Yay!; March 12, 2009 at 7:38 PM

Important Dates on our Journey

March 7, 2008 ~ Application Submitted
June 23, 2008 ~ First Meeting with Social Worker
July 15, 2008 ~ Kara's Individual Interview
July 27,2008 ~ Andy's Individual Interview
August 8, 2008 ~ Homestudy Completed
August 9, 2008 ~ I 600A Mailed to USCIS
August 12, 2008 ~ I600A Application Filing Date
September 2, 2008 ~ USCIS Fingerprinting
September 17, 2008 ~ Received IL DCFS Foster License
September 25, 2008 ~ Received Referral Call
September 26, 2008 ~ Saw First Pictures and Referral of our Son
October 2, 2008 ~ Acceptance Paperwork Sent
October 15, 2008 ~ Legals Received
October 16, 2008 ~ First DCFS Endorsement Letter Received
October 23, 2008 ~ Second DCFS Endorsement Letter Received
December 3, 2008 ~ DCFS Sent Paperwork to NVC
December 15, 2008 ~ NVC Logged in Paperwork
December 17, 2008 ~ NVC Sends Paperwork to Korea
December 29, 2008 ~ Embassy Receives Paperwork
January 7, 2009 ~ Visa Interview
January 9, 2009 ~ Visa Issued
January 12, 2009 ~ Travel Call
January 19, 2009 ~ Travel to Korea
January 20, 1009 ~ First Meeting with Spike
January 23, 2009 ~ Home Forever with Our Son