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Apologies to those who read Matt’s message and thought he was being serious. It was an April Fools “joke”.  Its not that we think that adoption is a joke… its something that we’ve discussed and think is one of our options if it turns out that we can’t get pregnant (when we decide to start having kids).

So, just had to clear that up before anything else- one of the reasons this is kinda funny is because Matt and I have made it clear that we won’t be having kids in the immediate future. We’re really just getting used to being married, and to tell the truth, I like having him to myself for a while. Its selfish and stubborn, but hey- its honest.

Also, I’m not ready for kids. I want kids, I like kids, but I’m definitely not ready for them. I can’t even remember to do the laundry half of the time! What am I supposed to do with a child?

Don’t get me wrong; as Matt posted before, I get bitten by the baby bug plenty of times. I see a cute baby while we’re out sometime, or we’ll be walking through a store and see baby “stuff” and I make the obligatory “awww” noise. I think that we’ll be good parents, but not for another couple of years.

Here’s my “lesson learned” for this week:
To keep from getting too stressed, make each other laugh. This has been a stressful year in many ways, for a lot of people I know as well. In order to not explode from all the little things that can get to you, let it out in a laugh.
Matt makes me laugh at least twice a day (intentionally or unintentionally) and I can’t say how much that has helped with things. It also helps that I work with some people who have a very unique view on life. So, in all, laugh a little… its good for ya!

mtthornton Jess

Well, Jess and I have been together for a little over 3 months now and it has been the most fantastic 3 months of our lives.  We are loving each other so much that we now think it’s important to share the love with a new member of the family.  We have decided to start the adoption process.  The whole Kindle thing is really just the first in a number of steps to clear out our second bedroom to make way for the little guy (or gal).  I have spoken with my company and they have agreed to allow me to work from home for a while while the child settles in and Jess is beginning to look at different crochet patterns to dress the baby and we are looking into a lot of different ideas for home-made baby foods, so if you have any ideas please let us know.  Jess is determined to raise the baby Catholic, so in an attempt to fit in with the rest of the family, I will begin RCIA classes in June.
Jess and I have signed on with the AFD Malawi Adoption Agency (the same agency that Madonna uses, apparently) and have already had our first interview.  Because of the plans we have discussed above, they consider us a super, wholesome family and have moved to the top of the list and we should have news about our child in the next several weeks.  Please keep us in your thoughts as we look forward to this next step in our married lives.

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