Well we had quite a week actually it was 11 sleeps.
We took care of Gabriel & Grace, who are the children of the C & D Block, whilst C & D were away on plusiness (pleasure/business).
Lots of you know about our journey towards adoption. Having an extended period of time to give care to a 5 year old and a 20 month old taught me some very interesting lessons. Here's what I learned:
1. Thank God for cereal!!!! Only 1 dish dirty per child and they love it. Whoever invented cereal... THANK YOU!!
2. Children who are loved, are lovely children. In 11 days, these kids NEVER cried for Mom and Dad and always were polite with us. I mean the 20 month old was a little terror sometimes but nothing we couldn't handle. Gabriel was AWESOME!!! I think they have been loved well. I mean at their age, you'd think they'd be asking for candy all of the time. Their favorite snack is apples.....APPLES!!
3. I'm very selfish. I couldn't believe how many times I had to catch myself reacting emotionally rather than thinking, "What's best for the child". I really feel like I learned to give more of myself.
4. I love them. I know I'm not their parent, but I feel like I learned how to be one. I feel like I learned how to love someone differently.
5. I miss them. I slept 'till 8:15 this morning. That wasn't happening last week. Children are a real blessing and I understand that more now than I ever EVER have.
6. I can't wait..........
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Part of me thinks that this report is so glowing because you know I read your blog. But then, I know all about the apple obsession. I'm not sure where these children get their apple (and raw potato and broccoli - in Grace's case) fascination from, but I'm not fighting. It's me, the mother, that must discipline myself against always crying for candy. In fact, I feel some tears coming on now.
Thank you again for taking care of our kids. You both are awesome!
You both will be great parents, i am sure of it! I can't wait until your baby comes...it's almost like Christmas. you know it's coming, but you don't know what it will look like. can't wait!
Hey guys - I'm in China and visited an orphanage the other day. I held a little boy that may one day be yours. He was absolutely beautiful. I'll send you the picture later.
There was a little girl who I picked up as well. She just held on to me the whole time. You will be great parents and the child God has chosen for you will be an incredible blessing!
Wow, You guys are above and beyond me. I still wig out when my wife talks about wanting a puppy.
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