Aiden is so selective with his laugh, but I actually had him going one night after having his pablum. I can keep watching it and laugh.
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It was an absolute scorcher this week, so Aiden enjoyed his pool for a bit, we filled it with some warmer water. What a little fish, definitely feels the need to be holding all his boats at one time.
So the experience has begun, our first couple of girls arrived yesterday morning. J and J are 2 year old twins. I would love to paint a rosy picture but that is just not the truth. It was a gong show from minute one, they ABSOLUTELY cannot be left alone for a minute or they destroy anthing in there path. A very long and frustrating day, with definitely a few tears on my behalf. I finally figured out by bedtime that separately them into separate rooms to sleep is most effective. I slept very poorly worrying about them waking up and then we had a huge thunder storm and I mean huge, but everyone seem to sleep through it.
A few night incidences, thankfully Aiden slept all the way through. At this point we honestly don't know if these girls are the best fit for us, I know that sounds terrible, we were warned about their behaviors, but didn't anticipate it being this bad. This morning they have been playing a bit better as long as we are ALWAYS in the room. Still a lot of fighting and getting into things. We will definitely be playing this by ear. I feel so bad for them, their lives have been turned upside down, at the same time it has been communicated by other homes they have been in that they should probably be separated. As much as I hate that decision, I feel that they would have to be in a home with no other children and even then I don't know if that would be successful for their behavior.
At this time I know I am painting a bleak picture, I guess being overwhelmed does that to you, we would really appreciate your prayers as we figure out what is in the best interest of these girls.
7 comments:
First, I just have to say that Aiden's swim trunk's are A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E!!!
Secondly, hang in there!!! Just leave your heart in God's hands and depend on him with every bone in your body and you WILL have the strength and the energy to handle the girls! Everything needs time.
Hi Joc,
Wow - sorry that things have been so rough starting out. I'll be praying for you as you try and decide what would be best for your family and for these girls. Love you!
P.S. Aiden's laugh is adorable:) Sounds like Kyra at some points!
If I can speak from experience, give the girls some time, they need to be able to trust you and know that they will be loved regardless of how they behave..we had some incredibly difficult children but given love and time they settled down....on the other hand if it is to much don't feel guily about trying to place them in another home, we had to do that for one of the boys we had..found that out home was just not suitable for him or our girls..cried lots but believe it was in the best interst of everyone.
Praying for you
Aunt Ruth
I woke up thinking of you guys today - it is Sunday morning. Praying you will feel God hand upon you as you tranisition into a different and way more crazy phase. You are a gifted couple Joc and Jeff - may God continue to fill up your love tanks. Ditto it all though - if it isn't the right fit then God has another plan. Love you guys!
I must say that your family is beautiful. Whoever enters your home must be blessed indeed. I can also tell that you are very wise - and you trust God to guide your decisions. It must seem so overwhelming right now, so frustrating and even a little scary. But you can be assured that you are standing on a firm foundation, and whatever decision you make will be the right one.
Goodness, I'm trying not to sound trite here...and I don't know if it's working. But please know that we're praying!
Joc - Wow!! Aiden's laugh is the cutest thing I've ever heard! Thanks so much for sharing your videos and pictures! Makes me miss you guys, but I love it! I will definitely keep praying for you and Jeff! I know God will help you through this and guide you along the way in what He wants you to do! Hang in there! I love you!
Looks like Aiden has the same swimming pool as Danica. I also love Aiden's trunks. SO cute!!
I feel real bad for you when I read that the girls didn't work out. You are amazing people to want to be foster parents. God will richly bless you.
Take care.
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