Posts Tagged ‘adoption’

March 17th was a big day for us.  It marked 18 years of me being #1's mother. Most people don't realize that #1 is not my biological daughter, and when they find out they are totally shocked.. and usually say "You two look so much a like!" or "I can't believe that! You would never know by looking at you!" 

#1 was The Man's from a previous marriage… when I met him, I really liked her better than I liked him.

When I married The Man; #1 walked me down the aisle… and she cried.  You know like sobbing.  I told her to stop and she said, "I can't! I'm just so happy!"  (She didn't seem happy).  Over the years we've shared countless funny moments… I wouldn't trade anything.

Thanks for being my daughter!

Today maybe Saint Patrick’s Day to everyone else.. but to me it is so much more.  Fifteen years ago on March 17th I became a mother for the first time.  To everyone that doesn’t know the story.. (here’s the short version) #1 was The Man’s from a previous marriage… and although the adoption wouldn’t be final for 3 years after this day; she really became mine and called me “MOM” on March 17th 1995.

Happy Anniversary #1.. it’s been a crazy 15 years huh?