Friday, July 1, 2005

Happy July 1!

Starting to feel somewhat human again, but not totally. We took the monkeys out to see their near-the-same-age cousins, William, Madaline, and Sam. William and Madaline are 3-4 months older than Dub & Lena, and Sam is 9 months younger. William, Madaline, and Sam are all WAAAAY bigger than little Lena and Dub. Yes, Dnell, it's true: William is almost twice Dub's size. Of course, it really seemed to us that William and Madaline had grown a foot or two since we left, then we realized that while they probably have grown, we have seen nothing but little orphanage kids for 2 months, so our vision is skewed. Dub & Lena will catch up soon, as they eat their fill of food and get lots of lovin from Mama and Papa!

This trip to Aunt Leah's was their first time in car seats. They didn't mind at first, because they both fell instantly asleep. They skipped their nap yesterday afternoon - you try sleeping in a brand new room full of way cool toys that you've never touched before! When they were sleeping in the car, they tried to get a little more comfy and the car seats wouldn't let them. Not good for them, but they'll get used to it. The love riding in Mama's machina!

They slept all night last night, and we got to sleep in this morning till 0630! They woke up happy, and went straight back to their toys.

Papa's still sick, Mama's gettin better, and the kids still have this deep, rattling cough, but seem no worse for the wear, and already adjusting very well. They were very shy with William, Madaline, and Sam, and William kept asking, "Why don't they say anything?" This morning at the breakfast table, we couldn't shut them up, so it's just a matter of comfort with their environment. A few more trips to Aunt Leah's house in Covington will take care of that.

Today, Dub & Lena will get out of the house a little more in Mama's machina as we try out Chick-Fil-A, more for Mama and Papa's cravings than theirs, but still to see if they are real southerners. They don't like grits, or at least didn't this morning, so the jury is still out on that one.

House is a mess, and we don't know where our clothes are or which light switches go to which lights anymore...where are we again? What day is it? Who are these little people and where did they come from? Oy...guess it'll be a few more days.

Blessings,
Sneezy, Doc, Happy, and Jumpy

2 comments:

  1. Welcome home happy family!
    Your prayers have been answered.
    God bless you all!
    Elissa

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  2. Where are the PICS? You didn't leave your camera in one of the airports on your trip home, did you? Makes my day every day to see the "wee ones". Love you all! Mary Alice

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