Wow,
I can hardly believe that I am writing this. Our little boys finally
have made it out of MOI. And in one short week they have gotten their
passports AND their visas! So I barely have time to update as we
scramble to pack and be ready! By this time next week our boys will be
waking up beside us and we will all look at each other with wonder. Each
of our lives re-directed forever. I have been watching all of my kids
closely as this date so suddenly draws near. Sugarbear can barely
contain her excitement and has posted numerous countdown calendars all
over the house, Jimmy will tell you his brothers names and where his
brother's rooms are, but cannot grasp what is really going on, bur sweet
D, her waters run deep. She has been stoic and quiet. She has cried
more easily when in conflict with her sis. She has been getting upset
quicker than normal about inconsequential things. We have talked to her
several times about this transition. Told her it is ok to be nervous and
scared. She was able to express her need for a hug, oh, about 8 times
last night, and of course each time she got a big long snuggle. It is a
reminder to be hyper aware of each of our children's needs as I this
change will be so much more than bringing a baby home from the hospital.
These little peoples lives are all 5 going to be turned upside down -
but with a little help and awareness we should all land on our feet. Oh,
and the other thing I wanted to mention about this was how flippin'
EXCITING it is! When I was going into labour, there was of course HUGE
excitement, but tied to the anticipation of having to endure PAIN. This
is all smooth sailing from here baby - our labouring is complete!! All
this packing and preparing and flying and then at long, long, last
MEETING them....this is truly truly a miracle!
