It's grown. Quickly. We welcomed three foster children into our home today. Three beautiful, amazing children who have really been given a bad hand in the 'deck of cards' of life. They've had it rougher than any person should. It makes me sad for them. And happy for us, that they're here. It makes infertility seem like a problem that doesn't really matter at all. I look into the eyes of these small people and see love. After knowing us for a couple of hours, they have begun to call us "Mommy" and "Daddy". Of course that is wonderful to hear but it's sad to think that they'll just call anyone that, like it's a meaning-less name that refers to any adult who happens to be caring for them at the moment.
Ayla is in love with them, completely. She ADORES the fact that she is a "Big Sister" The kids seem to really love her too. They call her Sister Yay-la. There are three kids. Big guy turned four a couple of weeks ago. Little guy turned three in December and baby girl is 18 months(she turns two the same month that Livi does!).
The dynamics of our home have changed in an instant. It's hard. Bathtime and pj's were a huge fiasco. It was kind of funny, really. Darren and I kept looking at each other like 'What are we doing?!?!?!?!" It will calm down and if it doesn't, I guess we'll just get familiar with the chaos :)
Tonight, baby girl went down without a peep. The boys took longer but eventually zonked out holding onto paper hearts that Ayla cut out and colored for them. It melts me heart....
Anyway, I am unable to post their names/photos or personal information online. However, if I password protect my blog, I can. And I will. They are our family and BELONG in our blog. After tonight my blog will have a password for access. I will email the code out for those who I think follow, if I don't please email me. I'll send you the password.
Ayla is in love with them, completely. She ADORES the fact that she is a "Big Sister" The kids seem to really love her too. They call her Sister Yay-la. There are three kids. Big guy turned four a couple of weeks ago. Little guy turned three in December and baby girl is 18 months(she turns two the same month that Livi does!).
The dynamics of our home have changed in an instant. It's hard. Bathtime and pj's were a huge fiasco. It was kind of funny, really. Darren and I kept looking at each other like 'What are we doing?!?!?!?!" It will calm down and if it doesn't, I guess we'll just get familiar with the chaos :)
Tonight, baby girl went down without a peep. The boys took longer but eventually zonked out holding onto paper hearts that Ayla cut out and colored for them. It melts me heart....
Anyway, I am unable to post their names/photos or personal information online. However, if I password protect my blog, I can. And I will. They are our family and BELONG in our blog. After tonight my blog will have a password for access. I will email the code out for those who I think follow, if I don't please email me. I'll send you the password.
1 comment:
I am speechless... I am overwhelmed with the joy you have expressed in this blog... It is evident that these children were meant to be with you..... All my love to you and your family!
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