Day 23: Tattletale

Maybe Baby,

I'm gonna tattle on your dad today. Last night, he was super excited
about the new IOS for Apple, Mavericks. Yep. Super excited. Before bed, he got all our devices downloading the new system... in secret.

He LOVES to customize electronics. Every so often we have talks about him leaving my devices alone.

This secret download meant that NONE of our alarms went off this morning. We both had to be at work at 7:30, and we both woke up at 7:21.

As I ponder this a bit, I'm very proud of the fact that I didn't scream or yell. I have a LONG way to go, but I handled today with grace. I realized the time, hopped out of bed, and started getting ready. We didn't make the bed, and we didn't eat breakfast, but we both made it to work on time and gave each other a quick kiss before heading out the door. I told him that he should probably start thinking of a way to make it up to me.

So, why am I telling you this? Now, you know three new things:

1. We love each other even when things are stressful.
2. Being married to your dad has taught me how to be a more patient person.
3. Next time, he probably won't dare touch my iPhone.

Love you.

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Day 22: Quotable

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Day 21: Chin Up

Dear Maybe Baby,

Sometimes I'm sad. I've been thinking of you for a while, and writing messages to you has made me a little sadder than I expected. It's a strange feeling of hope and excitement, mixed with a little bit of despair. Because you are still a MAYBE baby, which means I don't know where you are, or how soon we will be together. 

I'll try to be happy. Chin up and all that. I've still got a few days to write, and more to share.

Love you.


[We are hoping to adopt. You can view our It's About Love Profile HERE.]

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Day 20: Grandma and Grandpa

Maybe Baby,

Grandma and Grandpa Cook live right here in town. You are the only grandchild that lives in their same city, which has got to earn you some points. Grandpa is a hard worker and an optimist. He makes the most of every day. Grandma works just as hard, and is very generous. She will literally give me the shirt off her back if I tell her it looks cute. We are blessed to have them so close.

[We are hoping to adopt. You can view our It's About Love Profile HERE.]

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Day 19: Aunt Velecia

Maybe Baby,
Aunt Velecia may be my funniest sister. When she was in high school, she was the most spontaneous person on earth. She is still a little random but a lot joyful. Her husband Eric is a computer guy, and she has four kids that will be your cousins. They are awesome. The boys all have names that start with T, so we call them T1, T2, and T3. Then, those names expanded, in true geek-fashion. O-T1-Kenobi (like Obi-Wan Kenobi), R2-T2, and T3PO. These are all Star Wars references, in case you didn’t know. We don’t have a fancy name for their sister yet. She's fantastic, and quite a bit like her mother. 

[We are hoping to adopt. You can view our It's About Love Profile HERE.]

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Day 18: School

Maybe Baby, school is hard. I work at a high school so in some small way I can make school easier for my students. I keep going back to get more degrees because even though it is hard, I love the way that each new class makes my brain feel energized.  I’m excited to see what you choose to do to energize your brain. 


[We are hoping to adopt. You can view our It's About Love Profile HERE.]

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Day 17: Love

Love is all around you if you look carefully enough. When you have the chance, you will fall in love. Choose someone who respects you and cherishes you. Choose someone who makes you laugh and inspires you to be the best person you can be.

We love you, even though you are still our Maybe Baby. We think about you every day. We have a lot of love to send your way.  


[We are hoping to adopt. You can view our It's About Love Profile HERE.]

[Read about this series and read the other messages HERE]