Yes, I know. I am obsessed with pictures.
Life is crazy and hectic and tiring, but its also never been better. And I've never been happier.
Aiden continues to be the helpful, loving, and ever sensitive big brother. He is has such a sweet nature. He is contantly giving me hugs and bringing me gifts that he has found in the yard, such as leaves, rocks, or butterfly wings. Anything that he thinks will make me smile. He is a lot like his daddy.
And while Noah struggles with jealousy and general sharing issues, he really does love his sister. His favorite sentence lately (Yeah! He is putting words together!) is "Sissy no no!" With the ocasional variation of "No no Sissy!" Although it may sound like I'm being sarcastic, I am actually thrilled. A couple weeks ago it was impossible to get him to put 2 words together, much less mix it up! Noah is strong willed but also just so sweet and cuddly. And still a total Mama's boy to the core.
Carington continues to amaze us all with her progress. When we first came home she would cry if I got more than 2 feet from her. 2 weeks ago at a family reunion she crawled around visiting and smiling at everybody and waving and saying "bye bye" when people left. Yet she still wants me above all others and that is a good healthy thing right now.
She has slowed in her eating and is becoming more picky, which is also a good thing. She is learning that food is a constant and gorging is not necessary at every meal.
She really REALLY loves Aiden and Noah and tries to mimick all their words and actions. She is really tough as well and does not back down from them when there is something she wants. She gets really excited when she hears the garage door open and will crawl to the door as fast as she can to see her "Dada". She loves her Grandma's and has no problem when I leave her with them.
Carington is 17 months now. She is now 23 lbs. Thats a 6 lb. increase since we got home! She is pulling to stand and cruising along the furniture. I am very anxious for her to walk because this little girl gets FILTHY trying to keep up with her brothers outside. Also 23 lbs. of low muscle tone is hard to carry!
Anyways, just trying to give all of Carington's followers an update. Plus I'm feeling really nystalgic right now as 3 more families are leaving for Rwanda to get their kids! I'm a sentimental peron anyways, so I think every time another group leaves I'm going to relive it all again in my heart and mind.
I cannot imagine my life without my family.
And I cannot imagine life without the beauty of adoption.
It is so rich... it is so rich. That is how I feel. Rich beyond measure!
Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
