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Your baby will have parents who are already successful at adoption -- along with a big sister who's emerging as a wonderful little person. He or she will have a sibling -- also adopted -- to forge a lifetime bond with. When we've asked Skye if she'd like a baby brother or sister, she's given us an enthusiastic, "Yeah!"
As parents we think treating children with respect turns them into respectable adults. While we're serious about things like safety and sharing, we don't believe in screaming or spanking. Setting a good example by being compassionate, fair, honorable people -- and having the backbone to stand up for what's right -- are among our goals as parents. We'll never forget that we're our children's most important role models.
One of the greatest gifts a parent can give a child is a love of learning. In our house learning is fun. Your baby will be read to every day. Not to get caught up in getting straight A's but simply for the pleasure of learning about new things. Both of us are college educated and appreciate the usefulness of a good education. That's one reason why we live in a town with one of the state's highest-rated school systems.
As a family we have fun in lots of ways. For two years we've been dancing together at home as a group of three -- and are excited about adding another member to our little troupe. In addition to music, we love sports, books, movies, travel, food, fashion, malls, the outdoors, and spending time with family. Family is super important to us. Your baby will have 15 first cousins -- along with very involved grandparents, aunts, and uncles. It's a close-knit, fun-loving family. We're sure they'll love your baby as much as every other member of the family. How can we be certain? Because we know how much they love Skye.
Being in New England, we really take advantage of the seasons. In spring we head outside to greet the little animals and re-discover nature's wonders. In summer we go to lakes and have barbecues. In autumn we go apple picking and on hayrides. And in winter we go sledding and run around in the snow. As adoptive parents we believe in openness in adoption and will share all of the information you give us on your baby's heritage. We'll send you photos and letters to update you on his or her progress. In fact, we continue to send updates to Skyler's birth family, which we feel is benefitting everybody.
If you decide to select us as your baby's adoptive parents, for the rest of your life you can rest assured knowing we'll be the best parents we can be...every single day. We're working with an adoption counselor, Raquel Woodard, who can answer your questions about us and if you wish, help you through the adoption process with a great deal of sensitivity. You can reach Raquel toll-free at 1-800-872-5232. Or email us at jradopt@aol.com. We wish you the very best, Jodi, Robert and Skye |