8th December 2006

Four years

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It’s hard to believe that it’s been four years since we first met OmegaDotter.  So much has changed, in her life and in ours.

Nanning, China, 12/8/02.  A little 10-1/2 month old girl.  Scared, quiet, determined.  A 43-year-old woman.  Scared, trying not to cry, overjoyed.  A 41-year-old man.  Fascinated, overjoyed, thrilled…scared.

We’ve done a lot of growing, all of us.  Through teething, learning to walk, learning to talk, tantrums, giggle-fests, quiet night talks, beboppin’ in the living room, visiting museums, going to school.

What will the next four years hold for us all?  Who knows.  It’s always an adventure.

Tonight, at dinner, we were talking a teeny-tiny bit about China (Mulan has been featured the past few nights Chez OmegaFamily).  She said, “I didn’t have a family…”  I told her the whiz-bang digest of how we met her.  She finally said, “I chose you.”

We chose each other, Lovey.

Then:

Now:

Happy “Metcha” Day, OmegaDotter.

Last year’s “Metcha” Day post.

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There are currently 11 responses to “Four years”

  1. 1 On December 8th, 2006, Miss Cellania said:

    Thanks for the pictures. That last one has an amazingly beautiful smile!

  2. 2 On December 8th, 2006, baggage said:

    She’s beautiful. Congratulations on four years together.

  3. 3 On December 8th, 2006, Johnny said:

    Happy Anny!

  4. 4 On December 8th, 2006, Lizard said:

    it’s nice to know you chose your family. I am glad the dotter feels that way.

    happy anniversary. I hope you do something special to celebrate! Next thing up is her 5th birthday, which is monumental!

  5. 5 On December 8th, 2006, Space Mom said:

    Happy Anniversary!
    She is a beauty!

  6. 6 On December 8th, 2006, MomEtc. said:

    Happy anniversary, Omegafamily!!!

  7. 7 On December 8th, 2006, PunditMom said:

    She’s beautiful! Our China girl is coming up on 7 years old in two weeks, and six years together. Who knew it would go so fast?

  8. 8 On December 8th, 2006, About Adoption Respect said:

    She is absolutely beautiful! Happy Metcha Day!

  9. 9 On December 10th, 2006, Gigi said:

    Happy Anniversary! I love that you chose each other!

  10. 10 On December 10th, 2006, MommyWithAttitude said:

    Oh what a gorgeous baby and now little girl! What a blessing that you found each other.

  11. 11 On December 12th, 2006, ©Jac said:

    She’s beautiful. I know I’m late, but HAPPY METCHA DAY!

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