Yesterday I felt brave and decided it was time to put up the Christmas tree! The boys were such a big help and all I really did was string the lights. We also have a small tree with the kids' ornaments on it. I think it is time to get a big tree for their treasures because almost every limb is taken.
I can honestly say I feel blessed that we adopted toddlers. I love the fact that they get excited about EVERYTHING around them. They couldn't get enough of the Christmas tree and they had so much fun getting out all the Christmas decorations. They are such a joy. They asked over and over again how to say Christmas tree and ornaments. Christmas is going to be so much fun this year with our family finally complete.
We still do have some hard days, but they are now few and far between. I do know some of their issues will come and go, but overall I think the seven of us are adjusting well. I would say it took 3 solid months for me to finally feel like I had a grip with being a mom to five. I had some wonderful friends that guided me along the way and there are so many of you that have been praying for us and I am so thankful for each one of you. I also had to learn that everything they were/are doing is normal and that I am NOT a bad mom. We moms put a lot of undeserved guilt on ourselves. Why do we do that?
They are beautiful girls with huge personalities and I am so proud to be their mom. The boys have really stepped up and are awesome big brothers. The girls adore them.
They are beautiful girls with huge personalities and I am so proud to be their mom. The boys have really stepped up and are awesome big brothers. The girls adore them.
I just had to share these. Josiah brought this to me today. He has such a big heart!
Isaac decided TODAY that he wanted to start cursive writing. This was the first thing he wrote. I love my kids!
9 comments:
awesome..I'm so going to do a post some day on the "pressure" we moms put on ourselves...so crazy :) SO happy for you all and so excited to watch these girls grow and thrive..What a blessing :) kj
how fun to get to share in their excitement over all the new things they are experiencing.
and what sweet,precious notes from the boys!
Sweet, sweet, sweet!! You are an incredible mom. They get their big heart from you:)
Such treasures! The special notes and especially the children! What a sweet post. So happy that the girls have adjusted so well and that their big brothers are so wonderful with them! You are a blessed momma!
so sweet!! and i know it is hard, and i still do not feel like i have a grip on things, haha!! but someday....SOMEDAY!!! i have faith i will see then end of the laundry one day!! :)
oh i totally still do not have a grip on things... but i'm learning to be ok with it. its so hard to find balance... totally dont have it. my house is a disaster but i have so much fun with jax so who cares! :)
precious notes. such adorable kids. i wish i knew them in real life! this is going to be a FUN christmas for you guys!
Ahh...that melts my heart. Glad things are getting better with them and your family is adorable.
Praying for you.
what a blessing - children are the best...even when it is hard!
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