Congratulations, it's BOYS!

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!