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| Sunday, August 20, 2006 |
| One month ago today... |
One month ago today. . . L and El became American citizens when our plane touched down in Atlanta, Georgia.
One month ago today. . . L and El met the rest of their forever family when everyone met us at the airport.
One month ago today. . . I cried because their beds were no longer empty.
Today. . . they went to church, which by the way, they absolutely love and beg to go to every day.
Today. . .we sang "Itsy Bitsy Spider" for the millionth time.
Today. . .they had muffins for breakfast, Arby's for lunch, and leftovers for supper-three meals with fruits, vegetables, and meat.
Today. . . they drank at least 3 large glasses of milk (their favorite).
Today. . . they played outside on their bikes, jumped on the trampoline, swang on the swingset.
Today. . . they fought with their brother and sisters.
Today. . . El got upset, hit L(an innocent bystander), and was sent to his room. He threw a fit, but soon was helped to calm down by Mama and finally went to say "sorry" to L. (This is a bigger step than most realize.) By the way, he said it in English- another milestone.
Today. . . they jumped into their mama's arms and got bear hugs several times.
Today. . . they said, "Schmatee(look/watch)", for the billionth time because they wanted us to see something new they had just discovered.
Today. . . L said a complete sentence in English, "More drink please."
Today. . . L busted his chin open, blood gushed everywhere and he had a mama to bandage him up and rock him and tell him everything would be alright.
Today. . . they took a shower and put on the Buzz Lightyear jammies that are 2 sizes too big for them, then posed for the silly picture above.
Today. . . they were smothered with goodnight kisses and hugs.
Today. . . they went to bed with Papa at their side, holding them and telling them he loved them.
What a difference a month makes. |
posted by 6blessings @ 7:40 PM  |
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Isn't it so amazing to think how different our kids lives are now as when compared to before, in Russia? Mine have been home 8 months now, and it still blows me away sometimes.
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Their lives are completely changed. And even though it will be bumpy, they're so much better off because of this journey. I'm proud of you Kim. You're such a good mom and many people would feel stretched thin with 4 children. Instead you and D saw room for more. You amaze me.
p.s. Thanks for the picture of the "Peanut" flowers below. My gladiolus went crazy with the blooms and, after a taking a photo, I brought them all inside and put a bouquet on my dining room table.
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Incredible that its been a month already. It sounds like they've made amazing progress in such a short time.
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I can't believe it has been a month! Where did the time go? And they are already so a part of your family. You have totally changed their lives and at the same time been blessed your own. It just gives me chills.
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And today they have grandparents that are ever so grateful that they are here and that we can be just a small part of their little lives. MeMa
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Amazing! They are just gorgeous! What an amazing one month! They look so happy.
Laura
confessionsofarussianadoption.blogspot.com
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Reading your blog has made my wife and I laugh and cry - mostly laugh. We have been studying your progress from a distance as we are just beginning this journey (we go for our 1st visit in 6 weeks). Adoptingsveta.blogspot.com
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Just wait until you can compare next year with today! How wonderful. I am jealous. They are precious.
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That is a great post! It gives me a lot of hope as we are in the waiting stage and hating every minute of it! Thanks for sharing!
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Kim, I remember you mentioning that one of your girls loves Pooh and that you got a nesting doll set while you were in Russia. That is the first thing on my shopping list. It will just go perfectly in the nursery.
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Isn't it so amazing to think how different our kids lives are now as when compared to before, in Russia? Mine have been home 8 months now, and it still blows me away sometimes.