We've made it through an entire first week successfully! Everyone seems to be on some type of normal sleep schedule (at least pretty close to the correct time zone). There has been some pouting and battle of wills--on all sides, but we have been amazed at how easy-going Josiah and Elizabeth have been.
Our week ended with Josiah sharing kisses and bonding with sister on Sunday. He was more than happy to go to each person and give them a kiss. He enjoyed tackling Elizabeth first before giving her several. mmmMAH Elizabeth!
Is there anything sweeter than watching new siblings loving on each other AND getting kisses initiated by your sweet son? Not much, if anything!
It was good to have Demarie's family in town for the weekend. They were a tremendous help. Mom Allen was here a few days before we left, went to Ethiopia with us, and then was here for a week after we returned. We would be singing a totally different song right now if we had not had her help all this time! (This is Uncle Brandon and Josiah)
It's been amazing to watch the growth in Josiah, even after only a week. He is eating well, taking to all sorts of different food, expanding his menu daily. We went to an Ethiopian restaurant on Saturday, and he pretty much showed us how to eat cultural food (and he ate more than his fill). I suspect he'll be growing quickly based on the rate he eats.
He has even progressed to getting in the big bathtub with Elizabeth!...even if he stands up the whole time. We've gone from sponge bathing, to standing in the toddler tub next to Elizabeth in the big tub, and now to standing in the big tub!
Our week ended with Josiah sharing kisses and bonding with sister on Sunday. He was more than happy to go to each person and give them a kiss. He enjoyed tackling Elizabeth first before giving her several. mmmMAH Elizabeth!
Is there anything sweeter than watching new siblings loving on each other AND getting kisses initiated by your sweet son? Not much, if anything!It was good to have Demarie's family in town for the weekend. They were a tremendous help. Mom Allen was here a few days before we left, went to Ethiopia with us, and then was here for a week after we returned. We would be singing a totally different song right now if we had not had her help all this time! (This is Uncle Brandon and Josiah)
Now the honeymoon week is ending somewhat. All the extended family is gone, Elizabeth starts preschool, and David begins heading back to work. The new normalcy will be defined and life begins as a bigger family. 
We WILL someday get some more details about our time in Ethiopia. There were so many amazing people, and I think we're still trying to process it all somewhat. I'm also realizing some of the pictures I thought I had are on my mom and dad's cameras, so we'll have to get those to share with you, too!
We want to pass out a "Welcome" to Lily, and say "Congratulations" to the new mom and dad. We are excited for them and this new precious life God has blessed us all with! She is just BEAUTIFUL! So is Mommy! :-)
We WILL someday get some more details about our time in Ethiopia. There were so many amazing people, and I think we're still trying to process it all somewhat. I'm also realizing some of the pictures I thought I had are on my mom and dad's cameras, so we'll have to get those to share with you, too!We want to pass out a "Welcome" to Lily, and say "Congratulations" to the new mom and dad. We are excited for them and this new precious life God has blessed us all with! She is just BEAUTIFUL! So is Mommy! :-)
3 comments:
He's a doll. I'm glad he's adjusting so well and bonding with his big sister.
Sounds like you are making good progress!! Have you been home a week already? Wowzers!
I love the pictures! Looks like brother and sister love each other.
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