i have not posted in awhile because #1 not much time #2 not sure anyone really follows the blog now that we are home #3 feeling like every time i do post...well it is just my little sad story, people are probably tired of reading "woe is me" posts :( But i thought if there is anyone out there that does check up on us i thought i would let you know we are here. Surviving! Can I say this have been the easiest thing, NO! But I can say things are slowing getting better. It is not just the adoption, it is ALL of the crazy together. Mahala starting the attitude stage. Olivia is in dreamland 24/7...but right now she is the sweet one (don't tell the others). Adie...well what words can i can say. She is CRAZY, ACTIVE, 2 years old, and everything else. She is so cute (at times) and then makes me want to pull my hair out. She has decided that she knows how to pull off her diaper...after she goes #2 :( found her in her room with her diaper off trying to rub the #2 off by rubbing her bottom on the ground. I just froze as I stared at her. i wish i could say that was the end of that but no she is still finding ways to get #2 on places. This too shall Pass!!!!!!!!!!! Right??????????????
Drew is doing better.
Sleeping through the night = Check!
Eating solids = Check!
Walking = needs work
Stop screaming at the top of your lungs for no apparent reason = needs work
We have not figured out why just yet, other then he has figured out that if i scream loud and long enough someone will hold me. Most of the time that is all he wants just to be held. Drew is no 11 pounds anymore :) He is getting to be a BIG boy...did not take long to fatten him up :)
It is very difficult to CHOOSE joy when chaos is happening around me. But i'm trying hard to find joy and to choose joy even when my blood pressure is saying the opposite it. Choosing Joy, Peace, Content, Self-Control, Patience, and Love is hard but it is what I want others to do for me. It is what God does daily for me. Despite the number of times i fail him, He still chooses to unconditionally love me.
Trip to the zoo on fall break! All 4 kids with 1 adult :)
Some will say that is why i'm going gray, nuts, insane, etc. But really they were good this time :)
Camo Little Brother PJ's :)
Adie has found the love for dancing.
Who says girls can't play fight? Can you tell who is winning ? :) Best $1 purchase....foam swords :)
while they are fighting drew found a crayon and decided he was hungry :)
In His Time! Worth it ALL! Love the Hess'
5 comments:
I am following along..keep blogging! I love your honesty. Adoption is messy & not prefect, but so worth it & that is what your story tells! Keep up the good work :)
I'm still here too! Girl, I can relate to just about every bit of it. Jesus' love is strong enough to cover you, your flaws, your kids, their flaws...all of it. Grace!
been there...doing that..."and my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus."
come over any time and we will be crazy together;)
ditto to been there and doing that :) just with older ones. still messy :)
love you! and this craziness beats waiting for silly adoption paperwork and governments anyday!! xoxoxox
Love you girl! Just now catching up on blogs after a couple of months. I'm feelin it right there with ya my friend but the laughter and giggles from two, 2 year olds after a day of craziness are a nice breath of fresh air and then its time for my cup of tea and BED ;-) Play date at our house soon? We can be loopy moms together! Or even maybe the museum? We have the "bring a friend at no charge" pass :)
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