One month in...and going strong

It has now been one month since M & R moved in; things are getting better and better every day.  In the beginning it was difficult; not only for the kids, but for Walter & myself too.  Our lives completely turned upside down.  We were used to going when we wanted to, eating no matter the time, taking naps during the day if we felt like it, and most of all sleeping in in the mornings.  Oh yeah, that's all gone.  Now apparently you have to feed these kids every few hours or they get really upset:)  But when they came to our home they were not speaking a whole lot, and what was said couldn't be understood.  Bedtime was a nightmare, and the food issues were so heartbreakingly (I know it's not a word...but more appropriate) sad.  So after a month the kids have gotten more used to us and us to them.  They are speaking more, and M is putting words together to form sentences.  We are all getting in a routine...finally!  The food issues seem to be getting better; they are no longer overeating or gorging themselves.  They both stop when they are full.  Bedtime is slightly better....of course when do kids ever want to go bed?  But overall we are all getting better.  Thursday is visit day with birth parents, that is still hard b/c it really confuses them.  The kids moved daycares a couple weeks ago, so they are finally getting used to that as well.  I, of course, have now taken my shopping problem to a completely new level....I'm outta control y'all! 

Honestly, overall we are all doing well.  Things are getting easier everyday.  We are just trying to take things one day at a time, b/c at this point these children are not up for adoption.  We have to understand that there is a 50/50 chance that these two little ones will go back to their birth parents.  Which will break my heart!  But we are really enjoying the time that we do have with them; they are sweet, funny, loving, and loud children.  We love them already and hope to have lots more time with them.

Please continue those prayers for our family.  We feel each and every one of them.  Thanks so much for following us on our crazy journey, it means a lot.

Life Changes....

Well, we've had the two little ones with us for about 2 weeks now; they moved in on March, 28 2013, right before Easter.  It has definitely taken some acclamation on all of our parts.  Walter and I were used to going wherever and whenever we felt like it.  We've quickly realized that this is no longer an option.  Kids have to nap, and eat, and have diaper changes, and don't like to shoe shop (well the little girl, R, does:) and are not interested in hanging out watching movies or TV all day.  So our life is so different than it was just 2 weeks ago.  We are very pleased with our changes right now, we welcomed it.  I absolutely adore these children.  Although I have no clue what the future holds; I hope that I can continue to be a part of their lives, no matter what happens.  But to say that I would not be completely heart broken would be a lie.  I am really trying to stay strong and realize that God has a plan for us and we can't really rush Him, LOL.  So patience is becoming more of a need of mine.  I've never been good with it....so starting all over again with this roller coaster ride is tough.  But we are hanging in there and taking it one day at a time.  Trying to be strong, loving, firm, and constant for them.  Please continue to pray that we are what they need right now in their little lives, because I know they are what I need right now in mine.  Thanks to all who read and pray for us....we need 'em!