I'm Goin' to get my little girl

The day has arrived. I am going to get princess Sophia on Sunday, November 23. I received the almighty pink slip from the US Embassy today. It's acutally happening. I will be with my little girl on her 1st birthday and for Thanksgiving. God is good.

Hannah and Dad

Sam learning how to swaddle Hannah. A sweet moment.

Hannah Bradley Seiden Est Arrive!

Hannah Banana is here! 11/13/2008, 8:30 PM. Seven pounds 8 ounces. The family is doing well.

DELIVERED - 3 syllables I thought I would never be so glad to hear

Nov 13, 2008
4:23 PM
Delivered
GUATEMALA CITY GT


4:13 PM
On FedEx vehicle for delivery
GUATEMALA CITY GT


3:30 PM
At local FedEx facility
GUATEMALA CITY GT

The tracking of the DNA results to the US Embassy. Which I have been tracking like off track betting. Fedex needs to reimburse me for the time I spent on their website.

Choosing Single Motherhood

This was a choice for me. I want to be a mom and I can't wait to become Mrs. Right before this happens - the ole clock is tick, tick, tick'n. I wonder if this will be more difficult, raising a child on my own. I gotta tell ya, it's not often I hear my female friends rave about all the help their husbands lend. I don't hear often their tales of hubby saying, "Go out! Go on out with your friends, or go get a spa treatment. You work so hard raising our child, you deserve it. I'll watch little Jimmy while you have your girl time." It sounds more like an extra child they are taking care of, most of the time. I don't begrudge anyone the choice to be married, then have children. But very rarely do I hear the upside. It's a lot of scorecard tallies, how many times I have watched the kids while you were out with your friends - and if it's not even - god forbid you ask for an evening out. A lot of tit for tat - If I give you sex 3 nights in a row can I go away next weekend with the girls?

Of course, I will readily admit that I am, perhaps, not equipped to give of myself to someone else and to a child. That's muster I may not contain.

The Waiting is the Hardest Part

31 October 2009 Sophia Seiden gets her Guatemalan Passport
3 November, 2008 Orange slip received from US Embassy. Second DNA test performed.

Yes, mamacita, we are making progress. Sophie Seiden will be home for Thanksgiving and her first birthday! Am I ready to be a mommy? That remains to be seen.