[DWsmom]

Hey everyone,

I am a new adoptive mom (my son is almost a year old) and I am wondering how, or if you celebrate the anniversary of the "gotcha day" and the finalization day. I want them to be special to him, since they were so special to us. Are there any special things you guys do, or any ideas you have?

thanks!
DW's mom

[juliehf]

For Hannah we just do a little birthday like party with our immediate family. This year we went to the park and had some cupcakes. I also write her a letter about the year and put it in her hope chest.

[aspenhall]

Fireworks? like sparklers etc... I am unsure when to celebrate.. Finalization OR Actual came home date.... It has ALMOST been 1 year since she came home.... I'd better get crackin'!

[Umbilical child]

As an adoptee I think it is so important to keep life as "normal" as possible...celebrating the"gotcha" day doesn't sit well with me...everyone else celebrates a birthday, keep it real birthdays are best....

[onelittleone]

I think it would depend alot on if you had a bio child or not. It simply wouldn't be fair for bio children.