Football Stars!

Funny things she says...

Mimi Cate had her very first football practice tonight. She is playing UPWARD Flag Football.

I asked her to try ballet, gymnastics or cheer but,

NO! She wants FOOTBALL!!!

After practice ended, Mimi Cate came running up to me and said...

"I totally rock at THE FENCE!"
(Defense)

Conversation that we had with Mimi Cate this week:

Mom, you know why we obey Daddy?

Why do you obey Daddy, Mimi Cate?

Because he is more serious than you.

Oh, really...

Yeah, Mom, you need to be more serious. Dad, you're good, though.

WELL... we are having a heart conditioning boot camp in our house this week with chores, boredom, no friends, and earned privileges. I think that Mimi Cate is discovering that I am VERY serious!

Happy Birthday, Baby Girl!

Mimi Cate is five years old today. Sweet baby girl! She is joyful, enthusiastic, brave, loving, and generous. Oh, there is no need to sugar coat it - she is naughty! She is adventurous and forgiving. She is a delight!

Mommy: Happy Birthday, my five year old girl!

Mimi Cate: Happy Birthday to me , too! I know that you do not want me to have sugar because it is not good for my brain BUT, it is my birthday and I am FIVE YEARS OLD! I think that I should have some gum. If I do not swallow it, I want you to give me gum every day that I am five. I want cherry flava, then pineapple flava, but do not buy me bubble gum because I do not know how to blow bubbles.

She will be high on sugar around 2:30 PM today because she is having a chocolate cake, with chocolate frosting, with chocolate cream in the middle, covered in chocolate chips. Pray for us! Sugar is typically a trigger for the RADish to appear.

I am sorry that I have not blogged in the last few months. I have been buried in a season of sorrow and stress. Rejoice! Redemption!

I will not promise to update the blog often. I do enjoy Facebook. It is quick and to the point. Be sure to "friend" me, Meridith Geiselman Copeland.

BIG Day

In Russia 2001, the orphanage director said, "We bring three baby boys - You choose." We prayed that God would make it abundantly clear who our son is. Allen was the second baby to be brought to us. His birthday is April 22nd, our wedding anniversary.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ALLEN!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, ROB!

Again, sorry for the lack of blogging. I am close to getting caught up. Mer

I am still here!

Alright, PERKINS, I am updating the blog,(briefly).

I have begun a post about the spring break recap but, I have not had time to finish it. We survived. We had a blast. Mimi Cate is adjusting, with rage, to normal life again.

I am swamped with work right now.

I am working with a professional organizer to get my life in order. I will share tips with you later. It turns out that I am a really organized person who tends to procrastinate when it comes to things that I am not passionate about. Hmmmm... I guess that I am not all that unusual.

Emotionally, spirtitually, and physically exhausted... lots of hard stuff going on. Praying for salvation and peace for a loved one, justice and joy for my business, justice for those who were hurt by the corrupt ORSON MOSES adoption agency, end to poverty, clean bill of health, peace for Tolik, safe travel for visitors... burden of prayer could go on and on.

Okay, I got to get back to work. I promise that I will update the blog when I have my head above water, again. Love ya! Mer

Spring Break

Mimi Cate has been struggling over the last few weeks and showing us some fairly regressive behaviors. I confess... we have not been back to the psychiatrist for Neuro feedback treatments and we have had quite a few house guests. So, this little one is acting out is some RADlicious ways; throwing my laptop, snapping her glasses in half, stealing, lying, aggression, manipulatively charming... AUGH!

Well, I am anxious to say the least about taking the kids on spring break. Spring Break should reveal relaxation and adventure. RAD kiddos experience lack of routine and stability, though. I am travelling with a dear friend and three of her four kids. Her oldest is a RADish. My youngest is a RADish. WHAT ARE WE THINKING!?! This trip should be enlightening. I can't wait to learn new parentig techniques from my friend.

I want to be hopeful. I want to be encouraged. I want to look at her daughter and see the progress in her life and not be discouraged about our future with our daughter. So, stay tuned and I should have some interesting stories to share.

In preparation for our trip... I have made 5 dozen gluten free pancakes, 3 dozen gluten free waffles, 6 loaves of banana bread, 6 loaves of cornbread, a gallon of chicken noodle soup, a gallon of pot roast stew, and a gallon of turkey chili. I did not want to waste time in the kitchen during vacation so, I have spent the last 48 hours in my own. Woohoo!

Ready, Set, PRAY!