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Is this why you only post pictures of Jason? From personal experience, I can tell you how shiver-making adoption is, and so is birth. quelle joie, as they say....
i've been reading you long enough now to know that when yousay something, we shouldn't always take it at facec value as there's usually something unexpected behind it...and now you've just made me curious. i assume there will be updates regarding this package upong the arrival??
Wow. Well that certainly is ... mysterioius. Thanks for that lovely post on your experiences sharing other peoples' joy.
I especially loved this: "As soon as the baby is placed in her mother's arms, the room is thick with joy, relief, love. Thick, like it compresses your chest a bit just to be around it."
but...what your dreams are made of. let's hope they come true.
Adoption is a beautiful thing. Can't wait to hear about your package (and still waiting th=o heat about the high school student.) Hope your weekend is going well.
TG
What a beautiful post. Anxious to hear more about your expected arrival.
Hmmm... I sense you're up to something Jay... nice post... waiting on tenterhooks for the denouement...
I think it's awesome when people are willing to accept a child as their own, regardless of where they were born. It must be a wonderful thing to witness.
It will be an interesting 3 weeks. I don't want to assume the obvious, since indeed little with you is so obvious.
dude, that's MY birthday.
awesome.
I'll never forget the day my husband adopted my daughter. We all cried. The judge was beaming. As our lawyer had said, they see so much crap day to day in family court, adoption day is the one bright spot.
It's amazing no matter how old the adoptee is.
Are you adopting a coffeemaker?
GuTTer MuNKi actually fell for this. But I know you wouldn't go through 9 mos of pregnancy without a LARGE number of hilariously wry posts filled with the little joys and agonies of pregnancy. And you sure as hell aren't due over 1 year from now, so it's not a baby in YOUR percolater. (she remarked with a reasonable amount of confidence)
But maybe you are going to be an auntie?? Is one of your sisters expecting or adopting?
Or perhaps you're getting a kitten?
Is there a prize for whoever's right? Because no one will be right. It will be more complicated and unexpected than we think. Like, maybe a snake or something.
Jay I'm not even going to try to assume anything here, not with YOU, girl! 
I LOVED this post! I just the other day saw pictures of a beautiful baby girl that a friend of mine and her hubby finally got! They were on a waiting list for a very long time. Your description of the new mom and dad feeling the love instantly jives perfectly with the pics of this "new" family!
Looking SO forward to Sept.21 st. 
That's my daughter's birthday. It's a very nice day for receiving packages.
Congratulations.....they are a joy
I am stoic, really. Blogs don't get my emotional "goat", but something about this post, I was so moved and got a big fat lump in my throat hearing about the Sept. 21st date.....
Man, this is wonderful. I am in the process of adopting, and hope that you decide to share more .
Congratulations!
Jay, one of my best friends adopted not once, but twice... and every single thing you wrote is exactly right! The amount of love in that house, twice, was so thick you could feel it... I had a chance to visit with them last summer, the boys have grown into young men, one with his own family now...
Mom and Dad are as proud of those two boys today, as they were when they first brought them home 20 years ago... thanks for sharing this story.
How exciting! I look forward to hearing more about "the small package."
Looking forward to seeing the package!
Wonderful stories. I have friends who have adopted twice and it was both a heartbreaking and rewarding thing going through that process. It takes very special people to go through it and thank God there are people out there who will.
Beautiful post. My sister was adopted but only after the mother of the first baby my parents adopted claimed him back just before the 6 month trial period was up. I don't know if they still do that. In any event - I am so glad that she's my sister. She has found her bio-mom and they have a relationship. She also has a full sister who had also been given up. Unfortunately, neither her bio-mom nor half-brother will initiate the search (and no one is allowed more than one).
Anxious to hear more of the blessed event to come.
WHAT?
Thank-you for this post, Jay.
September 21st is my b-day as well! I never knew it was such a poular day.
I came into this world via Branson Hospital in Notrth York. I was adopted from birth through the Children's Aid Society.
You've just given me a rough picture of what my family exsperienced when I was given to them.
I am curious now. I'm wondering if this new package is alive or a new toy...or both.
Leave it to you....
...to leave us longing for more info.
Congrats! I am thrilled for you!!
Adoption is a noble thing. Someone needs to let these kids that there are good people out there.
I look forward to hearing more about this "small package."
Thank you for sharing the joy of adoption with all of your readers. I think it is one of the most special events. For the babies and the families alike! 
I do ask that you don't keep us all hanging on this news too long Jay!
3T
Do I need to add you to my knitting list? I make a mean pair of booties, you know.
Touch post...and I agree with it all.
I was ready to scream 'congratulations" until the other commenters reminded me of your wily ways So I'll just wait to hear more of this mysterious news!
As an attorney, I have had the pleasure of representing a few families in foster care adoptions. I have literally had to hold back the tears in court.
AH MY GAAAAD!!! A TINY JAY~~~ I'm so excited for you! I hope you will keep us posted with pictures and things like that!
I've watched shows where they document the whole adoption process. It's very touching but I can't imagine how overwhelmed those people must've been!
Now, you've definitely got me curious, Miss Jay.
Update us frequently, please.
I'll never forget the day my son's birth mother walked off an airplane, walked down the long airport hallway towards me and placed her child in my arms.
I loved him the instant she told me she was pregnant and I love him just as passionately now, 8 years later.
He is my single most wonderful gift.
What is up with you latetly? You are so cryptic.
FYI, I'm adopted...as my mom always tells me, "some of your goofy friends were accidents, you weren't we choose you"..and when I was a bad teenager she treatened to send me back to the orphanage. (I knew she was lying)
So you fucked a teeanger and you are expecting something on the 21st..a package.
Hmmmm, I'm thinking you beat the crap out of the girl that was all over Jason and you are getting a puppy!
OK...I think you're getting a pet rabbit or something.
You are very lucky to be able to experience those things. Even if you do have to go through the heartbreak to get to that one moment.
I am assuming this is your book coming out or something. I know this book is like a child to you at this point. I hope that it is!!
Hopefully the small package will bring with it big joy!
Argh, I HATE waiting, isn't it September 21st yet?
I'm on the edge of my seat. You're not going to make us wait until September 21, are you?
Good luck with the new kitten/ puppy/ package thingy...
Name time next post huh?
Oh good God Jay, you are making me freak. If you keep me waiting much longer past Sept. 21 now I probably will freak, and this brain can only handle so much I tell you! I can't imagine making a child and then not being responsible enough to love them and do all you could for them.
Weird; I've had three conversations today about volunteering and the wonderful reward it gives you - more importantly than in the wallet, but in the soul.
It's unmatchable, I agree.
PS Hope the "small package" has nothing to do with fucking high school students..!
Ah I remember my single (and way more wild) days when small packages were always bad news; now that I'm married I can see how good things can come in small packages. (but still maintain some small packages should be passed up)
My favourite days in family court were always adoption days. I always cried, not even knowing the story behind it, just happy to see the looks on their faces.
(and how much do you rock with your volunteer work! I'm often dealing with mom/dad who HAVE TO get out of jail because they have visitation time with their kids the next day. So many sad cases.)
Well we all know good things come in small packages. I'm looking forward to the reveal, whatever it may be!
this post almost made me cry- very moving indeed. very few have the privelege of making a difference, and when children are involved, it's almost a responsability..parent or no parent.
so are you adopting? or what? out with it woman!!
If you're getting a new dog or something, so help me, I'll come right over there and stomp on your foot!
i am intrigued
my interest is piqued
Miss Jay...are you telling me...we're gonna have a baby?! I know, I say "we're" like we're this big ol' family, but OMG! I dont care! You're gonna be a mother! You better not be pulling my leg on this one, because seriously...I'm so happy for you! Keep us posted!
P.S. Whatever happened to the high school student?
I so love reading your tales of voluhnteering. they really make my day/night. Regarding your package - at lest the 21st of Sept is quite soon, so we won't be waiting long.
Could your 'little package' be, perhaps, a publication? Hope so, would love for that.
So, who's the mistery High Schooler?
My worst, an 18yr old college boy, yeah, yeah, I was only 20 at the time, but it seemed weird dropping him off at his dorm the next morning....
Is it Playstation 3?
I haven't read all the comments, but considering you phucked a high school student the other day, and are now waiting for a package.....hmm I wonder if said high school student is pregnant and you only said you phucked them because you are really the expectant mother? Or I could be totally off base and maybe you're just adopting that fish which is also Jason's twin brother. Who knows.
Ok. That's the second mysterious post in a row. Are you gunna fill us in or what?!!?!?
Ah, geez, I hope it's a baby... They're so cute and little and adorable and the best part? I can give them to their parents when they cry. Too bad that doesn't work with my own kids!
Oooh!! What is the small package??
I am blown away by your words, and intrigued by your last comments. I am considering giving up working running bars and restaurants and going back to caring, for children primarily, the fact you volunteer, well so much respect to you, would love to chat about his more especially as went throught the adoption process here.
Great words honey
OMG I bet Heather has it! A book?? I feel like such a lame-ass. Must. Write. More. . .
Beautifully written...as always...you made me feel...thank you for sharing a part of your soul with that post.
I'll keep tuning in to see what's coming next.
Exciting!
beautiful, beautiful post!
My sis-in-law was adopted. My in-laws tell of similar experiences.
I work as a teacher, but I have never been more rewarded in my life as when I volunteered to work with people with severe mental disabilities..(even though I've had my hair yanked at a few times)
Keep us updated on your package! that is exciting..
Wow,
thats all...
Just
Wow.
very cool post Jay, I can't wait to find out either. I used to wish I was adopted, but I look too much like the other ones not to be related.
You are all missing the obvious.
J&J are "Adult-adopting" me.
I will be their new bundle of joy, and they will hug me and squeeze me and love me and call me...
Jorge
I'm pretty clueless when it comes to guessing what stuff like this means. Have to just wait like everybody else. I'm back and trying to catch up. Again.
Beautiful post darling. Your writing can paint a picture. I missed reading your posts while I was away, it's good to be back
Dude, are you the chick in the first post secret blog picture? It looks like you, kinda, upside-down.
Check it out.
www.postsecret.blogspot.com
Wonderful post, Jay and I am so happy for you. Why didn't you tell us sooner?
As an adopted person, I take heart at what you have written here. I know my adoptive parents wanted me & loved me, but it would have been nice to be able to understand that at a young age. It took me years to understand. I am still trying to understand why my birth parents gave me up.
I'm late to the party, but CONGRATULATIONS JAMIE AND JASON!!!!
I wish you and your baby all the best.
Dude. I go on a small vacation and you're all crazy and mysterious.
So..nothing has changed.
I vote book.
Or...new cake pan.
Either way, I'm happy.
By using the word 'percolator' I can't help but think the small package is your introductory set from Gevalia.
Erm....I hope you back to us on all of this soon....fucking a highschooler...adopting something...not living with Jason...I'm highly confused and intrigued and all too aware that these are all probably provocative ways of describing...some different than what it seems...
But please enlighten us, aye Babe?
I found this post, somehow and found it coincidental that you posted it on my 31st adoption "birthday". I was born june 27th but my parents adopted me Sept 3rd. I was born in the Philippines and my dad was working there at the time. They found me while visiting an orphanage. Apparently my parents held about 25 babies till they found me tucked away in a corner. My mother told me that she knew the moment I smiled at her that I was the one. During that era (and in a country with no set adoption laws) my mother didn't really have to wait till the paperwork was done before taking me home.
My parents tried for 3 years to have children of their own before they just realised it wasn't meant to be.
I consider myself extremely fortunate to have been "selected" in what was a seemingly random situation.
Whenever I watch those documentaries about adoptions it always makes me so weepy to see what some families have to go through to have the kind of happiness my family has had.
You're very lucky to be a part of that kind of happiness as a profession! :D
I would have to say most of this post is bullshit. hears my version at the age of 3 the CAS stoled me and my brother from my mother. I was adoped at the age of 7. my brother was never adopted and was in time sent to live with my mother again but they the CAS managed get me adoped. I remember plain as day when they seperated my brother from me.
I was never givin ant theripy for this. I hated the people that adopted me and was on the streets by the age of 15 no one looked for me no one gave a shit. so next time you hear any of this crap thibk about where these children end up.
and think about the child fighting with the CAS tring to locate his birth family.
Your seem so sick! You need some help!
After reading your profile I hope the CAS has Enought sence to put a protectiom order on your child
Jay you clearly have emotional problems with your father. and Im thinking anyone that admittes to having a bad memory because you drink to much should be monitored by someone that has a little more inteligents and is not blogging there emotional problems.
If I were your father I would have someone look into a possible death threat you made against him..
ADOPTION. hmmmmmmm, how many children are taken from their parents, put in CAS just to be held for the auction, the auction of adoption. You put these children into other peoples homes and most are raped, muredered, physically abused, and mentally abused....The only reason you people get to adopt is because they steal our children and sell them to you, so what you cant have a child of your own, get over it or get a dog, stop stealing other peoples children, they will never be yours, you will never be the "mommy" they already have a mommy she gave birth to them. And you open this site and childrens needs and wants are in effect here, and you put things like "I fucked a teenage student last night" your disgusting and your site should be closed. Maybe all those drinks, alcoholics don't think straight, and you sound like you need A.A.
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