tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552012187096077479.post8220384093450351280..comments2023-10-05T07:41:48.638-05:00Comments on Auggie's Adventures: Growing a New LayerKelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09161746242983954919noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552012187096077479.post-9604400588163906852011-07-20T11:59:50.774-05:002011-07-20T11:59:50.774-05:00I was looking at your blog to find out auggies bir...I was looking at your blog to find out auggies birthday because I think he was born the same day or the day after Abby... and I stopped on this post. I can relate so well because Luke and I always talk about how we are gonna handle it... In may I had her in the car seat in the basket at walmart (I usually have it covered or facing me but this time I faced it out) and I was there with my son, husband and best friend... so we were talking and laughing when these two young teen girls walked by and one looked at abby and then did a double take and then leaned over to whisper in her friends ear and pointed.. then in my mind I think they laughed but I can't really remember, but it made me cry because I didn't have my guard up so i wasn't ready for it. Last week at the pool a boy came up to us and said when she grows up will her ears be like mine? I didn't have the heart to tell him no... he was being so sweet - saying she was adorable and telling me about his 6 month old sister. It really made me feel good....Brie Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00141254650382502683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552012187096077479.post-10445735764812688702011-04-28T16:41:13.382-05:002011-04-28T16:41:13.382-05:00Aww Kelsey! I think the best thing you can do rig...Aww Kelsey! I think the best thing you can do right now is exactly what you are doing, talking about it. Keeping everything in and hiding it is only going to make everything build up. You guys have so many friends and family that love all 3 of you so much that you can get strength from leaning on all of us. Like the others, I have no idea of how you guys feel, but know that Fredy and I are both here for either of you anytime you need an ear or a shoulder!Jenna Rivashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11190542751750368108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552012187096077479.post-28710182023761924502011-04-18T13:56:34.647-05:002011-04-18T13:56:34.647-05:00You will grow. Not another layer of skin to hide ...You will grow. Not another layer of skin to hide your emotions, but you will grow to understand and accept a new perspective of this crazy ol' world, and your place in it. You wont have to 'act' strong, eventually you'll genuinely feel exactly like the parent you want to be. And then you'll find yourself giving advice to new mothers. :) Just keep digging deep, being open, and give yourself time.Doobiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13162366562679077026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552012187096077479.post-16608521595269830432011-04-17T12:46:40.731-05:002011-04-17T12:46:40.731-05:00I have been following along with your blog Kelsey,...I have been following along with your blog Kelsey, and I just love all of the pictures and stories you share with us all. As Angela said above, it breaks my heart to hear this. I, myself, do not have much advice seeing as to how I am not a parent or familiar with TCS, but I do know one thing. You and Tim are doing a WONDERFUL job with Auggie. If he grows up to be anything like you or Tim, he is going to be a very strong individual.<br /><br />Hope to meet Auggie someday soon...take care :)Kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14454134080770125824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552012187096077479.post-31842182703489367432011-04-14T12:02:28.663-05:002011-04-14T12:02:28.663-05:00Oh, Kelsey that breaks my heart to hear. I can'...Oh, Kelsey that breaks my heart to hear. I can't imagine how hard that is. I know I'm not a mom but I could only imagine if someone said something about Paxton. Which they probably will when his older and can see that he looks different from his mom and dad and that he is adopted. I know that is two different ends of the spectrum to compare but I guess what I'm trying to say is that kids are going to make fun and tease anybody that slightly looks different or is out of their "norm". Auggie, is a beautiful boy and he will have confidence in himself from all the love,support, and guidance you and Tim give him. <br /><br />BTW Can't wait to hang out with you guys and love on Auggie! :-)Matt and Angela Sitserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07148560125283689430noreply@blogger.com