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.
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.
ReplyDeleteTheir 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.
ReplyDeletep.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.
Incredible that its been a month already. It sounds like they've made amazing progress in such a short time.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteAnd 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
ReplyDeletePriceless!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! They are just gorgeous! What an amazing one month! They look so happy.
ReplyDeleteLaura
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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
ReplyDeleteJust wait until you can compare next year with today! How wonderful. I am jealous. They are precious.
ReplyDeleteThat 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!
ReplyDeleteKim, 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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