tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924474348577130572024-03-15T20:09:22.395-05:00The Wayman Family NestJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16343708383918049360noreply@blogger.comBlogger273125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-492447434857713057.post-49237538051710459172013-03-20T07:30:00.000-05:002013-03-20T07:30:00.311-05:00Life Lately<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Forgive this discombobulated post of random happenings around here lately. And by lately I mean over a month and a half. I know, I know. It's been awhile since regular posting!</div>
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Hayes went to his first friend birthday party. His older, wiser friend Porter turned two in February. It was probably the cutest party I've ever seen. My friend Beth is SUPER creative and with Porter's love of dogs, the doggie theme was quite appropriate. See more pics of the puppy bash <a href="http://jonathanandbethsmith.blogspot.com/2013/03/2nd-birthday-catch-up.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">here</span></a>. It was appropriate that this was Hayes's first party to attend because I've been BFF with Porter's mommy since first grade! Hayes enjoyed helping himself to some of Porter's cake. Can't wait for these two to be big buds! We love you Port Port! You're going to be the best big brother very soon!</div>
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Our sweet boys with their mommies!</div>
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This kid LOVES bath time. The other night at the dinner table the hubby and I were talking and I said "I'm not going to give him a bath tonight. He just had one last night." (you know the conversation: "Does he REALLY need a bath tonight" Then it's time for the sniff test!) Hayes said "bath, bath, bath" and proceeded to have a minor tantrum until I decided to let the kid have a bath! That night was also the first time he said "bath," so we were pretty impressed! We're definitely going to have to start spelling words now!</div>
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In addition to bath time, Hayes loves to be outside. And it being March in Tennessee, the weather around here is quite unpredictable! So needless to say, we take full advantage of pretty days around here! We took a blanket and our snack outside and play play played on Friday.</div>
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We even love being outside when it's not so warm! Love this picture of my silly boy!</div>
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Saturday was another beautiful day, so we headed to the park. Hayes enjoyed his second time on the swings! He cracked us up with how he was leaning forward. We didn't leave him like that too long because it looked a little painful!</div>
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We are enjoying all of the many firsts with our sweet boy. And I couldn't be more excited to be going to the beach with my two favorite guys for Spring Break in just 3 1/2 days!!! More on that later. Happy Wednesday to you all!</div>
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16343708383918049360noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-492447434857713057.post-28120528890569222152013-03-14T08:00:00.000-05:002013-03-14T08:00:04.555-05:00Happy 5 Years!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Today the hubby and I are celebrating our 5 year wedding anniversary. I can't even believe it's been that long. I love reminiscing about our wedding because it was just the perfect day! Here are a few of my favorite pictures from our special day. 2 years ago I did a longer post so <a href="http://thewaymanfamilynest.blogspot.com/2011/03/celebrating-3-years-of-married-bliss.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">click here</span></a> for more pics. I didn't want to put up ALL of the same pics (and bore those of you who have seen them before), but I wanted to share a few for you newer readers. Thanks for letting me walk down memory lane...<br />
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{photos by<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"> </span><a href="http://howardphoto.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Michael Howard Photography</span></a>}</div>
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To my hubby: what a journey the last 5 years have been! And who would have thought we would have been to Africa and back with our precious first son! I couldn't ask for a more wonderful husband to walk through this journey with. Thank you for your constant encouragement love, and support (not only for me now, but for Hayes as well). You are an amazing husband and father! We are so lucky to have you! Happy Anniversary!</div>
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16343708383918049360noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-492447434857713057.post-24754404377752750292013-03-13T19:56:00.001-05:002013-03-13T19:56:05.450-05:00Court Date Anniversary!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today marks one year since our case was submitted to court in Ethiopia. Read all about it <a href="http://thewaymanfamilynest.blogspot.com/2012/03/submitted-to-court.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">here</span></a>. (January 27 marked our "referralversary"-the day we saw Hayes's face for the first time. But being the sporadic blogger that I am these days, I didn't get around to blogging about it! Read our referral announcement <a href="http://thewaymanfamilynest.blogspot.com/2012/02/referral-oh-happy-day.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">here</span></a>). </div>
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The nervousness, the constant checking of email, the wondering when your child will be home are definitely NOT things that I miss. So my heart goes out to you waiting mamas (and dads!) out there. Praying right along with you! It's definitely not easy. </div>
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Today I'm thankful for this precious face! I am so blessed to be able to call him my son! </div>
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16343708383918049360noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-492447434857713057.post-9914471106770111772013-02-14T08:00:00.000-06:002013-02-14T08:00:12.564-06:00Quiet Little Valentine's Day<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16343708383918049360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-492447434857713057.post-88158271529680879092013-02-13T08:00:00.000-06:002013-02-13T08:00:10.639-06:00I Just Went All Martha Stewart On You Over Here<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">And yes, I know Hayes is only 14 months old, but since I pretty much dropped the ball on Halloween (went back to work!) and Christmas (down with the flu!), I decided to get into Valentine's Day! I thought these Love Bugs were too cute-and a good alternative to candy for the little ones in Hayes's class. They couldn't have been easier and only cost me $3 for the bugs (my sister kindly shared her paper with me, so I didn't have to buy anything else!).</span></div>
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16343708383918049360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-492447434857713057.post-1694770403859616872013-02-11T10:59:00.001-06:002013-02-11T10:59:37.241-06:00New Business Venture!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Happy Monday, Wayman Family Nesters! I wanted to fill you in on a new little business venture I've decided to jump in and join! I've joined my sweet friend (and fellow adoptive mom) <a href="http://miller-partyof5.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Ashley's</span></a> Rodan and Fields team! I've been using<a href="https://jenniferwayman.myrandf.com/"> <span style="color: #3d85c6;">Rodan and Fields</span></a> for almost a year now and have noticed an AMAZING difference in my skin! I can't wait to try out different products that I can recommend to you. I promise not to blow up the blog with info, but I wanted to pass along these aweseome products to my fabulous readers. I may even have some great things to give away soon to you, my readers!<br />
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I believe that using <a href="https://jenniferwayman.myrandf.com/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Rodan and Fields</span></a> is as close as you can get to visiting a dermatologist...without an appointment! Want to be on your way to better skin? Contact me TODAY!</div>
Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16343708383918049360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-492447434857713057.post-38963886116353683552013-02-05T08:00:00.000-06:002013-02-05T08:00:10.683-06:00DIY Valentines<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16343708383918049360noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-492447434857713057.post-89093702594565100972013-02-01T08:29:00.001-06:002013-02-01T08:29:47.234-06:00Created for Care Fun<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Last weekend I was so excited to be able to attend the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc;"><a href="http://createdforcare.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc;">Created for Care</span></a> </span>retreat, an awesome getaway retreat for adoptive mamas. I had been wanting to go for the last couple of years, but wasn't sure where we'd be in the adoption process. So needless to say, this year I was determined to go! I was supposed to go with a couple of friends who ended up not being able to go, but I still went (and am SO glad I did!). I drove down to Atlanta by myself Friday morning (after a slightly tearful goodbye when dropping Hayes off at school) and arrived around 1:00. Since it was sort of last minute that I ended up going alone, I had a room to myself. This tired mama did not mind that one bit!<br />
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The weekend was a wonderful time to rest, and be refreshed and renewed. It was so incredible to be in a room with over 450 mamas who also have a heart for adoption. The times of worship were some of the most amazing I've ever experienced (and the singing was beautiful too!). I got to "meet" some of my fellow adoption mamas that I've met via Facebook, blogs, etc. I also got to meet some of my very favorite bloggers!<br />
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Throughout the weekend I continued to pray for God's will for the next step for our family. I'm still processing everything that I took in, so more blog posts to come soon! <br />
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This mama is having a hard time balancing teaching, mommying, maintaing our house and blogging! Most of the time I feel like a chicken with my head cut off. At times I feel the weight of the pressure of trying to do it all. I'm very Type A and try to do my best at whatever I'm doing. But trying to do my best at teaching, mommying, house cleaning, and blogging (you can tell which one of those easily takes the backseat! I'll try to be better!) usually ends up with me feeling like I'm not doing any of them 100% (heck, sometimes it feels like I'm not even at 50%!). <br />
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For you moms out there that work, hats off to you (and hats off to those of you that don't too! But this post is specifically about my struggle being a working mommy!). I'm still trying to find a good balance. Most of the time I feel like a bad teacher and a bad mom. I'm trying to do all of these things and I'm not doing any of them well! A lot of the time that I do get to spend with Hayes when I get home from work (which luckily, since I'm a teacher, is early), he is in a bad mood from being tired from being at school all day. From about 4:00-6:00 I run around sometimes literally standing on my head to keep him entertained. He has been EXTRA tired lately and has been going to bed around 6:00-6:30. So that's not a lot of time together. But I LOVE my time with Hayes in the afternoon. The best part of my day is picking him up from school. When I get there the kids are sitting in their tiny chairs at a tiny table about to have snack. It's too stinking cute!<br />
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And since I've been MIA on the blog lately (and to boost the mood of this broody post!), I feel like you MUST see some of the latest cuteness going on around here!<br />
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Nap time with Mommy while Daddy worked on a Saturday. Shhh. Don't tell him that Mommy spoils Hayes sometimes.</div>
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And I had to share this one because the hubby and I totally think he looks like he's a Backstreet Boy in this picture (insert more current boy band for you younger people reading this!). Big boy rockin' his first pair of Toms.</div>
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So that's what's been going on around here lately. Just trying to find a proper balance in life. How do you mommies do it? I feel like we're FINALLY getting in a routine, but I'd love your advice!<br />
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Hello, strangers! I know, long time no hear from, right? I've got a post scheduled explaining my absence (no big news here, just mommy having trouble working full-time and being mommy!), but for today we'll keep it light. <br />
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Yesterday was my birthday and I must say, the best one yet because our little man was here to celebrate with me! Last year I wanted nothing more than to see our little guy's face for the first time. And this year I have the best gift of all: he's home!<br />
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The fun started Tuesday night when the hubby brought home soup from one of my favorite restaurants and the most beautiful green roses. Green is my favorite color, so he definitely gets thoughtful points! I jokingly asked what he was doing because it wasn't even my birthday yet! He reminded me that I insisted on having "birthday week." I kept referring to it as such around here. But hey, why not draw out the celebration! <br />
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I woke up yesterday to a happy happy Hayes and then headed to work (much to my dismay because we were supposed to get some "bad" weather here in TN. Notice I say "bad" because those of you up north just laugh when everything shuts down here in TN with a slight dusting of snow!). It ended up being a great day though because my sweet students and awesome co-workers were too kind to me! The hubby, Hayes, and I took it easy tonight at home (Hayes has been exhausted lately and goes to bed at 6:00!). This weekend the hubby and I have BIG plans to go to dinner and a movie to celebrate JUST THE TWO OF US. This is big news because we haven't been on a date since we brought Hayes home in June! Crazy, right?! We did go to my best friend's wedding and rehearsal dinner-which I considered a date, but that's been it for almost 7 months!<br />
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And notice the new look on the blog? A big thanks to Jana Gordon again from the etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleWebWritingHood"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Little Web Writing Hood</span></a>. She did the original design for me and I recently emailed her asking for a little color scheme update. Love what she did with it! <br />
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Holding the toy Mommy and Daddy bought in Ethiopia. We bought him gifts to give for several birthdays. He loves making noise with his zebra toy!</div>
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He fell asleep shortly after opening his presents. It didn't bother him that we had a house full of people. This birthday boy was TIRED!</div>
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We planned Hayes's party for this past Saturday even though his birthday was last Friday. It was nice not having a party the next day to worry about and being able to enjoy his actual birthday! I didn't plan it that way on purpose, but it definitely worked out! I'll probably do that again in the future!</div>
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Here are a few pictures from his special day! In order to spare you a barrage of pictures in 1 post, I decided to split it up into 2 posts. Today's pictures will be of the decor and tomorrow I'll post the family shots.</div>
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I love a good theme, so I went with the "Wheels on the Bus" since that's his favorite song right now. </div>
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I had fun decorating our dining room shelves to go with the theme. And since I'm a teacher, it wasn't too hard to get my hands on most of this stuff!</div>
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Close-up of the shelves. I made the "Happy Birthday" apple banner and taped letters on a large serving dish to make a clock.</div>
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Close-up of the adorable (and delicious!) cake and cupcakes made by my WONDERFUL sister!<br />
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I can't even believe he's one! We had such a fun day celebrating our little man! Stay tuned for more pictures tomorrow!</div>
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As I mentioned in Friday's post, it was our sweet Hayes's 1st birthday. The hubby and I thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with our son.<br />
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Nothing says "Happy Birthday" like a shirt with a monkey wearing sunglasses and a tie!</div>
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The day started in a not-so-fun-way at the doctor's office for our 1-year checkup. Well, just the shot part was't fun. </div>
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Then, we headed to Bread & Company to have a yummy lunch together. Hayes chowed down on applesauce, bread, and tomato basil soup (this kid will eat just about anything!).</div>
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Next, we went to Phillip's Toy Mart to pick up a birthday gift for the man of the day. We let him carry it around the store, but don't worry...I still wrapped it up and officially gave it to him later that night. He still seemed surprised to me! <br />
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After our little trip to the toy store we headed home so Hayes could take a much-needed nap. We hung around the house until time for dinner. <br />
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For dinner I thought it would be fun to take him to eat Ethiopian food since he's never had it. A couple of months ago, I bought an Amazon deal for $15 for $30 worth of food at Mesob, a local Ethiopian restaurant. As we sat down and took in the music and atmosphere, I immediately started to tear up. It reminded me so much of our time in Addis Ababa. I miss our son's birth country often and this overwhelming feeling of homesickness came over me. It was fun to reminisce on our time in Ethiopia over dinner. <br />
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We ordered Doro Wat, Beef Tibs, and Lentils, which we scooped up with injera, their flat spongy bread. If you've never had Ethiopian food, I highly recommend it. Everything was delicious and Hayes agreed! I was so glad that he enjoyed his native food! Our waitress was so sweet-she even brought him a piece of birthday cake!<br />
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During dinner several Ethiopians came over to say hi to Hayes and talk with us. It was fun to share some of our story with them. One man said "It's wonderful what you are doing, taking a child from poverty and giving him a loving home. We appreciate you." We told him how lucky we feel to have such a sweet, loving son and how much we love the country of Ethiopia.<br />
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It felt so good to have a connection to his roots, even if it was such a small thing as going to dinner. One of our favorite things about the Ethiopian culture is how warm and welcoming the people are. All in all it was a happy happy day!</div>
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16343708383918049360noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-492447434857713057.post-57227105684047288132012-11-30T07:30:00.000-06:002012-11-30T07:30:05.213-06:00Happy Birthday, Hayes!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I know, I know...long time no hear from. But this full-time working and being mommy isn't leaving me much time for blogging. I'll try to do better. No promises though! </div>
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Lots has been going on around here lately including our 6 month visit with our social worker, Hayes's first Thanksgiving (spent at the beach!), changes in his sleep habits, and walking. I'll blog more about those later; I've got exciting news: today is Hayes's 1st birthday!</div>
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I can't believe our not-so-little-guy is one today. We'll be celebrating next weekend with a little party with the fam. Today the hubby and I are spending a low-key day with our man. We both took the day off so we could celebrate. Well, let's face it...Hayes doesn't know the difference, so it's more for us! : )</div>
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We don't have any big plans for the day (other than his 1-year checkup where he will have to get a few shots. I know, not nice mommy! But I already took the day off, so I figured we needed to knock it out!). We plan to take him out to eat Ethiopian food tonight since he's never had it before. It's important for us to remember his birth country and celebrate that too.</div>
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This week as his birthday approached, I couldn't help but think of his birth mommy. How does she feel today? What is she going through on this day? Is she thinking of her sweet baby boy like I am? These thoughts somehow make me feel more connected to her. Maybe one day I will have the opportunity to thank her for this incredible gift. I would like to tell her how loved and cherished Hayes is. That's he's a loving, energetic little boy that's just so full of life. That he brings so much joy to our lives each and every day. That we can't imagine life without him. That our lives have been abundantly enriched because of him. Those are just a few things I would like for her to know.</div>
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16343708383918049360noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-492447434857713057.post-58495998323690868082012-11-06T09:23:00.000-06:002012-11-06T09:24:46.710-06:00Hayes's 1st Halloween<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I know I'm little behind (forgive me, going back to work hasn't agreed with me! But more on that later!), but I defnitely wanted to document Hayes's first Halloween. And I knew you'd want to see our adorable little monster in costume!<br />
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Hayes rocked his spider shirt at school on Halloween.</div>
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Hayes and his punkin,' We carved his pumpkin to match the current growth of his teeth-2 on the top and 4 on the bottom!</div>
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Mommy and Hayes. Yes, my sweater came from the boys' section at Target (in case some of your sons wore the same thing on Halloween. I love being festive!)</div>
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Daddy and Hayes. Daddy was still wearing part of his Duck Dynasty costume that he wore to work!</div>
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Hayes and his lion buddy Hudson.</div>
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Hayes and his pals Evie and Hudson. At this point, he's defintely had it with all things Halloween and taking pictures!</div>
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We had a fun Halloween hanging out with friends. I'm glad I didn't stress too much about his costume (we found it at Old Navy for 1/2 off 2 days before Halloween!) because he wore it all of 10 minutes. I hope you and your family had a fun Halloween too!</div>
Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16343708383918049360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-492447434857713057.post-48352229057408639752012-10-24T08:00:00.000-05:002012-10-24T08:00:12.616-05:00Thoughts on Going Back to Work<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Well, today's the day I kept thinking was so far away....the day I return to work (and in case you're wondering how I'm posting from work, this post was magically set to post on its own). By the time this posts, I'll have been at work for about an hour. So forgive the confusing nature of me writing this in the future tense.<br />
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The hubby and I will be dropping Hayes off at his new school together. I figure I could use a little moral support! I've taken Hayes to play there once, so he could get used to it a bit before today. And he loved it. His teachers and the school are great! But still, this mommy's heart is going to be sad. <br />
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Well-meaning friends and family members keep assuring me that it will just take some getting used to and that he's going to be great. And I'm sure he will be. But my adoptive mama friends will understand why I'm a little extra worried. I'm most worried about our progress with his attachment (to read more on attachment in adoption <a href="http://thewaymanfamilynest.blogspot.com/2012/10/attachment-101.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">click here</span></a>). I just don't want us to take steps backwards in how far we've come.<br />
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I thought I'd be ready to go back to work-that I'd be bored at home (and that is in NO way to offend you stay at home moms. I know how tiring it is. I just love teaching!). I'm worried I'm going to be rusty and not know what's going on (well, that 2nd part is true. There's been a lot of changes at my school, so I probably won't know what's going on!). LOTS of worries here, so prayers would definitely be appreciated! Oh, and advice too. If you adopted and went back to work, how did it go? How did your child(ren) deal with it?<br />
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I mean, look at this face! You wouldn't want to go back to work either! <br />
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16343708383918049360noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-492447434857713057.post-6840923315898272722012-10-23T08:00:00.000-05:002012-10-23T08:00:13.201-05:00Weekend Fun at the Punkin' Patch<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Saturday afternoon the hubby and I headed out to the pumpkin patch with his sister, hubby, and nephews. There was lots to see and do there, although Hayes wasn't too interested in much of it (probably because he was running on a 30 minute nap!). He was more concerned with what his cousins Jack and Knox were up to! We did go on a hayride (which I thought he would like!), that he endured thanks to a bag of Puffs and Cheerios!</div>
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Here are a few pictures from our fun afternoon!<br />
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Our attempts at taking our own picture...<br />
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16343708383918049360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-492447434857713057.post-40689402143005593482012-10-22T08:00:00.000-05:002012-10-22T08:00:05.425-05:00Nate Berkus for Target<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16343708383918049360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-492447434857713057.post-60559275558334476192012-10-19T08:00:00.000-05:002012-10-19T08:00:12.366-05:00Friday Finds: Pumpkin Roundup<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hello, Wayman Family Nesters and Happy Friday! Since we have yet to buy a pumpkin in the Wayman house, I thought I would share some lovely pumpkins that I found that inspired me while perusing Pinterest. I'll admit that I haven't been in the Halloween spirit this year (I still have yet to make Hayes a costume!), so beauts are sure to get me in the mood.</span></div>
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1. <a href="http://www.lacquerandlinen.com/archives/4012"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Herringbone pumpkin</span></a> 2. <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/crafts/projects/pumpkin-decorating-1009#slide-8"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Decopauged pumpkin</span></a> 3. <a href="http://www.mysweetsavannah.blogspot.com/2012/09/diy-chevron-pumpkins.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Chevron pumpkin</span></a> </div>
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4. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"> <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/handmade/how-to-make-a-silhouette-pumpkin/index.html%20"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Silhouette pumpkin</span></a></span> 5. <a href="http://fun.kyti.me/index.php/2012/10/funky-ombre-pumpkins/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Ombred pumpkin</span></a> 6. <a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/2012/09/its-pumpkin-week-make-subway-pumpkins.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Subway art pumpkin</span></a> 7. <a href="http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2012/09/25/12-fun-pumpkin-decorating-ideas/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Neon pumpkin</span></a></div>
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8. <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/crafts/projects/pumpkin-decorating-1009#slide-2"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Moth decal pumpkin</span></a> 9. <a href="http://swelldesigner.blogspot.com/2012/08/crayon-drip-art-pumpkin-tutorial.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Crayon dripped pumpkin</span></a> 10. <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/crafts/projects/pumpkin-decorating-1009#slide-3http://www.countryliving.com/crafts/projects/pumpkin-decorating-1009#slide-3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Hometown pride pumpkin</span></a> <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I don't know if I'll feel ambitious enough to tackle any of these. We usually do a pumpkin-carving contest at my parents' house. But I thought these were nice alternatives to the traditional carved pumpkins. What about you? Carved or artsy pumpkins?</span><br />
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16343708383918049360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-492447434857713057.post-80102135798010260472012-10-17T08:00:00.000-05:002012-10-17T08:00:09.428-05:00Attachment 101<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://thewaymanfamilynest.blogspot.com/2012/10/4-months-home.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">A couple of days ago</span></a> I mentioned I'd be doing about how Hayes has been doing as far as attachment goes, so here we go...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hayes was 6 1/2 months old when we brought him home. He had lived in 2 different orphanages during his young life. He was passed around among many caregivers. He had no real attachment to anyone. When we brought him back to the guest house where we were staying, the other families kept exclaiming what a "good" baby he was. I knew that this was not normal (and not that he wasn't a "good" baby, but it's not normal for a baby to NEVER cry. On the flip side, he didn't smile or make cooing noises much either.). He was just as content to be held by random strangers in Ethiopia (and they WILL just take your baby from you! haha!) as he was to be held by us. Hayes did not trust that any one specific person would be there to meet his needs. So from the time we arrived home, we began "cocooning."</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">For 2 weeks Hayes and I didn't leave the house. Most families actually cocoon much longer, but I was going stir crazy! The hubby and I were the only ones to hold, feed, rock, bathe, change, and comfort him. When he did cry, we immediately met his needs (usually with a bottle and cuddle time). After 2 weeks we ventured out a bit, usually just to Target so mommy could get out of the house. A couple of times (even after being home for a month) we went to a restaurant and it was just too much for him. After these instances we would stay at home for a few days. We didn't usually get out but once every 3-4 days. After 2 weeks we also let immediate family hold him. Honestly, I was planning on waiting longer, but I didn't feel that people really understood (and I felt like they were upset with us), so I bulked under the pressure. After we had been home for about a month, we went to church. Even there we didn't allow anyone to hold him (which is what we did when we went anywhere was there were more than just a few people present).</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">For us it was a beautiful time of bonding. It is such a crucial time to Hayes's healing process. We have seen a huge difference in our son. He now cries and lets us know when he has a need. He smiles and laughs and is an all-around happy, confident little guy. He loves to be cuddled and he loves touch-holding hands, putting his hands on our faces, etc. He will let other people hold him, but still looks for mommy and sometimes wants to come back to me. When he fusses when someone else is holding him, we still are the ones to comfort him. He knows that we are mommy and daddy. The difference in him is truly amazing. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And still after 4 months at home, we've been the only ones to feed, bathe, change, and rock him to sleep. We also have only left him in the nursery on 2 occasions and once with a family member (for 1 hour). This is about to DRASTICALLY change as I go back to work a week from today. To say that I'm nervous is an understatement, but more on that later as this post is getting lengthy! We'll continue to watch Hayes, as attachment is an ongoing process. I've already told the hubby that if we see him regress in the area of attachment, then I'm quitting! And I mean it! I'm not going to work the detriment of our bond with Hayes. We would love to have your prayers during this time of transition for our family.</span><br />
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16343708383918049360noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-492447434857713057.post-85482092602312738852012-10-15T08:00:00.000-05:002012-10-15T08:00:06.828-05:004 Months Home!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I can't believe our little guy has been home for 4 months. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Time has gone by WAY too quickly! I'll be returning to work in a week and a half. I'm trying to have a good attitude, but many tears have already been shed by this mama!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hayes is doing very well (other than this last week deciding he doesn't want to sleep through the night anymore-making for one tired mama) and growing more and more confident every day. I'm planning a post later in the week on attachment and how he's done along the way, so stay tuned for that!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And because I can't have a post without pictures, here's out little punkin' after church yesterday. You know I love a holiday-themed john john! Thank you consignment sales! He is set for Halloween and Christmas!</span><br />
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16343708383918049360noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-492447434857713057.post-70299932034752037142012-10-11T08:00:00.000-05:002012-10-11T08:00:14.589-05:00Halloween Costume Dilemma<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Time to talk Halloween costumes, Wayman Family Nesters! I have always loved Halloween and planning my costume. This year we have our sweet little Hayes to dress up. I figure I should have fun with it since we'll only have a few years before he has a say in it and mommy won't anymore!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So give me a shout with your vote. (I'm hoping you'll come through for me this time since my <a href="http://thewaymanfamilynest.blogspot.com/2012/09/iphone-5-cover-dilemma.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">iPhone 5 cover dilemma</span></a> still hasn't been resolved) Your comments make my day!</span><br />
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16343708383918049360noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-492447434857713057.post-55401482370723074332012-10-09T08:00:00.000-05:002012-10-09T08:00:02.677-05:00Bringing Mary Home Handmade Auction<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I just LOVE hearing about other adoptive families' fundraisers and helping spread the word. This week the Dinsmore family (you know, <a href="http://www.thefarmerswifetellsall.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Lara the Farmer's Wife</span></a>?) is having an online auction to raise money to help bring their sweet daughter Mary home from Uganda. Check out this video to find out more about their 2nd adoption:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Amazing, right? So head over to their auction and show some love. Christmas is just around the corner. Start your shopping early! Their auction is full of awesome handmade items. Here are a few of my favorites:</span><br />
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16343708383918049360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-492447434857713057.post-68889106758130040782012-10-02T08:00:00.000-05:002012-10-02T08:00:14.490-05:0010 Months Old!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Our little man turned 10 months old on Sunday. Time is flying by way too quickly!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Here are some things that Hayes has been up to:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- Loves to listen to music and for me to sing to him.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">-Getting lots of new teeth! He now has 5: 2 on the top and 3 on the bottom.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">-Babbling. He now makes a distinct "d" sound. He even says "dada." He doesn't know what he's saying, but he definitely says it!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- Loves for me to read to him.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- Cried for the 1st time when someone else was holding him and reached for mama (this was a good sign to us that he's attaching to mommy and daddy).</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">-Shaking his head "no." (he doesn't always do it when he means "no." Sometimes he does it just to be funny, but he does it a lot!)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">-Showing more personality every day. He loves to laugh (he's super ticklish!) and even mimics me sometimes.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">-Going to the nursery at church for the first time. We hadn't left him yet (one of us has always been with him since we got home), so this was a big step!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- Working on feeding himself. Sometimes he'll do it and sometimes he likes me to do it. But, he's eating lots of whole foods now! He'll eat just about anything we have him try!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">-Still loves to sleep. Still takes 2 naps a day-anywhere from 1-2 hours and sleeps about 12 hours a night.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Over the weekend, I <strike>sneakily</strike> selflessly agreed to give the hubby my iPhone 4 (poor guy literally had a dinosaur for a phone!) and test out the new iPhone 5. Much to the hubby's dismay, I have 3-4 cases for the iPhone 4. But alas. these will not work for the iPhone 5. Now I'm on the hunt for a new case. And yes, I know "one of these things is not like the other" as far as the cases in this round-up go. But I think it's edgy and pretty. I'll let you figure out which one I'm talking about.... Help a girl out, Wayman Family Nesters! Leave your comment with your vote below! Or feel free to tell me your favorite case. I'd love to check it out! It's about time I made a decision since I'm carrying around my phone in a sock! This is not something I want to jump without doing my research. A cell phone cover says a lot about a person, don't you think? Happy Monday!</span></div>
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