Today marks the fifth month of us being together as a family
of 6! It is incredible how quickly we have settled into our “new normal”. It
feels like we have known each other for so much longer than we actually have
(in a good way). On September 4th
we celebrated the one year anniversary of the day we “officially” began our
wait to receive a referral…the day
all of our paperwork was sent to Ethiopia (DTE Day). Here are some highlights
of our 5th month:
T*n***e:
We love seeing your sweet and silly personality come out
more and more as you get more comfortable with us and your new home. Everyone
who meets you is touched by your servant’s heart…we often hear from others that
you are “an angel”. Here are highlights of your 5th month:
-You attended a summer school class for 2 weeks and did so
well…you would say, “Mama, school I love! Can I do it again?”
-You love your teacher and are truly thriving. She already
says that you are a leader. At the end of your first week (today), you came home
with a special award for being a great listener.
-You love the game “Chutes and Ladders”
-You went to the beach for the first time…your response when
you saw the ocean for the first time? “Oh wow! Big water!”
-You really enjoy reminding everyone of whose birthday is
next in our family…we love that you include Jesus’ birthday in your list.
-You had your first soccer practice today! You are a
fearless athlete!!! Your team is the “Smurfettes”…yes, your uniforms are blue.
-You have become extremely affectionate! You ask for hugs,
kisses, and to be held throughout the day!
M*l******m:
You are such a charming boy…your smile and laugh will keep
you out of a lot of trouble
:0) We still have some hard
days with obedience, but we know you are trying and we continue to work
together to help us all be better together. People continue to fall in love with you because you are so
friendly and make everyone feel special. Here are highlights from your 5th
month:
-Your night terrors are completely gone! Praise God!!!
-You love community vehicles! You point-out or talk about
fire trucks, police cars, school buses, etc. throughout the day.
-You went to the beach for the first time. You really
enjoyed being buried in the sand!
-You love making up stories to tell us about your life in
Wolayta. You will tell us something and then laugh and give us one of your
million dollar smiles…your sister is quick to tell us that many of things you
say did not really happen…
-You also enjoy making up words in your native language! You
crack up when Mommy and Daddy pretend to speak Wolaytegna to you!
-You giggle endlessly when Mommy and Daddy pretend to be a
“jee-boo” (hyena) and chase you around the house. When we stop, you will
repeatedly ask “ Again?, Again? Again?...” You also love doing this at bedtime
and will hide under your blankets and ask for “jee-boo to get you”. When we
prance on top of you, you let out the heartiest, belly-life…it is amazing!!!
-We will be celebrating your 3rd birthday in 2
days!!!!!!!!!!
We are blessed to have both of you with us!!!!
