1st Birthday Care Package

A couple of weeks ago we put together Grant’s 1^st birthday care package.  Even though his birthday isn’t until April 20^th, the agency requires the packages 6 weeks or more in advance to make sure they reach them in time.  They also “reminded” us that technically we can only send one Ziploc bag per month (I’ve been bending the rules a bit sending 3 every 2 months, woops).  Let’s be honest, there is nothing we can send in one Ziploc bag that conveys the importance of this special day that we can’t be there for. 

We found a cute little first birthday hat and bib…and a little cake that unzips and has little stuffed things inside.  I also threw in a spring/rain jacket and pants that Auden got a lot of use out of, hopefully Grant’s fostermom likes them too.  Lastly, Cody picked out first birthday card and we wrote Grant a little note that my friend translated to Korean for us. 

The letter said:

Dear JoonHyeok,

We can’t believe you are turning 1 year old!  Happy Birthday sweet boy!  You have grown so much since we first laid eyes on your pictures taken at 5 months old.  We know you have been standing up for a while now and we wouldn’t be surprised if you are already walking by your birthday.  We cherish every picture we get of you and we look at your cute smile every day at our desks.  We cannot wait to one day hug and kiss you and never let you go!  We are so sad to miss this important day but we know your foster family will make it very special for you.  Your Mommy and Daddy will be celebrating thousands of miles away from you, dreaming of the day we can be with you.  We love you!

Mommy & Daddy

Korean version:

사랑하는 준혁이에게,

너가 벌써 한살이 되었다니, 믿을수가 없구나.

사랑하는 우리아들 생일 축하한다!

너의 5개월때 사진을 처음본 날을 생각하면 너는 너무나 많이 컸더구나.

우리가 알기로는 무언가를 잡고 서있을줄 안다고 들었는데 생일이 되면 걸을지도 모르겠다.

보내주시는 한장 한장의 사진이 너무나 소중하고 우린 사진으로나마 우리의 책상위에

놓여진 너를 매일 본단다.

이렇게 중요한 날, 함께 하지 못하는게 너무나 슬프고 아쉽지만,

돌봐주시는 가족분들께서 이날을 특별히 만들어주실거라 믿어.

엄마 아빠는 몸은 멀리있지만, 너의 생일을 축복하고 꿈에서나마 늘 너와 함께할 날을 기약한다.

보고싶고 사랑해!

엄마와 아빠가

Unfortunately we are still waiting for his 11 month update and pictures, I'm hoping we get them soon!