1 Week Later...

We have had our new additions for 1 week so far and despite the overwhelming moments of having 2 babies pooping, crying and moaning the experience is going pretty good so far. Turns out the older two kiddos are a year younger than we though they were. CJ is 6 turning 7 and Jaz is 1 turning 2 while Ariel is 9 months. It has only been 7 days and already these kids have made a bond with each of us and has implanted a soft spot in our hearts as well! We love these kids! It is pretty crazy to think that we could have them for 4 months minimum and anything longer than that is unknown! Surprisingly the hectic and constant changes in our daily schedules has not been near as stressful as i thought it would be. Of course the first two days adjusting to the new bodies in our home got pretty emotional at times, but after we established a routine for them things have began to shine a little brighter.

It is inevitable for us to encounter trials and heartache because of this process. But i can already see that the blessings far outweigh the negative things that happen. And though the blessings may be few and far between at times, they are the things we have been holding on to! Already i can see changes in these kids, but more importantly i see major changes in my family! My mom deserves a HOSS award, she has unleashed a wonder woman from within her that i have never seen before. My dad has taken special interest in these kids and has been fantastic at showing these kids a positive male influential role that they have never seen! It is so cute to see how CJ latches onto my dad and is awestruck by him... He calls my parents mom and dad... Heartbreaking, but so sweet at the same time! My brother met them for the first time Sunday and he is such a wimp when it comes to babies... He fell in love with the little ones and was a GREAT big brother to CJ, teaching him to swim and playing legos with him. And then there is my baby sis Emma, I dont think she fully understood the task we signed up for but she has done far better with adjusting to these kids than i gave her credit for. She is more than willing to give up her "being the baby girl" role! I am so inspired by my family and their roles that they have played in impacting and loving on these kids.

If nothing else, i have seen how blessed i am to have a mom who is my best friend, a dad who is always willing to fight for me and love me, an amazing overprotective brother who can always make me smile and a sister who is always there for me! We have been blessed with an amazing placement! These kids fit perfectly with our family and i look forward to the rest of our time together. I hope it doesnt go by to fast! :)