Has begun since we've been home these last two days. Yesterday was a really good day... still in the honeymoon period and somewhat rested but today was MUCH harder. We didn't go to sleep until late and then awake by 3am. No one was going back to sleep so Scott and I got up, made toast and coffee, and loved on our new littles. (EK heard us and was up @ 4:30. The longer the morning wore on, the sleeper Evie became. She has slept a lot today... hoping she will still sleep tonight! Payne is handling jet lag much better than any of us. Jet lag is the next to hardest part of coming home other than the VERY long flight. Other 'real' moments... making sure we are available for everyone and helping them all begin their friendships. For the most part that is going very smooth... still the honeymoon. The 'real' will come but for now we are just making it through the days. (and nights) Some photos from the last couple of days~
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| Quick photo when we got home from the airport Thursday evening. |
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| EARLY in the morning. |
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| Usually what our living space looks like now... forget trying to control sensory overload. |
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| Our first morning with all the bar chairs filled. |
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| My sister and children are here this weekend going to the store and cooking all the meals... priceless. |
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| First time getting nails polished. |
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| Mama and Addie. |
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| Becca and EK. |
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| Rosie and Evie... BIG buddies! |
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| Payne already building with the legos! |
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| Tent fun. |
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| Playing after bath time and before bedtime. |
Pics from today~
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| SJ showing EC how to color. |
Got outside to enjoy the warmer weather~
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Then back in for puzzle time~
Can't believe I didn't get a photo of Josh and Savannah today!!! It was SO great to have them home being all together!!! They will be back next Sunday and hoping we get a new family photo.
Not gonna make it sound better than it is here... these are HARD days! We are tired, kids unsure of all going on, fighting jet lag, and just finding the new normal. We are praying with each passing day everyone will bond and we will sleep longer. SO thankful to be doing all this at home.
It IS hard! I can't believe you are posting!!! We were wasted the first week... shoot the first MONTH home! Adjustments all around! Praying for sleep and peace in the hearts of Payne and Evie!
ReplyDeleteContinuing to pray for all of you!! We miss y'all so badly!!! ;)��
ReplyDeleteSOOO Hard! Same as Kelly, thought it was NEVER going to end. Love the grins from them both..and hugs to your sis for being there to help with the chores....a BIG blessing! Praying it is short lived for you all!!
ReplyDeleteGNC Melatonin is your friend!!
ReplyDeleteWow! You all have a packed house :) I love SJ's pig-tails, she is a doll. All of your sweet children are precious, but I have to say I love, love, love WP's expressions.
ReplyDeletePraise God you are HOME!!! With all your blessings! Praying jet lag passes quickly & that you ease into a beautiful "new normal" with His grace & patience & wisdom. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteIt is so easy to forget how hard jet lag is, nothing in the world feels that tired!!!! Hang in there, you know you wont remember it in a few months:) The kids are so precious together, big and little!!
ReplyDeleteThey look like they are all so happy - YAY!! and wowza SJ is just stunning!
ReplyDeleteI love that all the bar stools are full, you must have been looking forward to that! you can always buy more ;)
xo ellie
I think these are some of the hardest times, with the jet lag, weariness from the stress and strain of travel, and the beginnings of real bonding and attachment happening. Praying for you all!
ReplyDeletehugs,
janet and kevin and gang
Hope the sleep situation turns itself around quickly. Outdoor daylight is your friend. You are doing so well and have so much to be proud of!! Glad your family is helping you.
ReplyDeleteEvie is wearing SUCH a cute outfit... pink sweater and Raggedy Ann stockings. Payne is already doing well with Legos, your little engineer. The "second" three suddedly look so grown-up.
Praying you all get a good night sleep tonight!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post :) I love SK's pigtails also!
ReplyDeleteCould you please let us know how the ages line up?
Praying for the jet lag to be over soon!! Day three is always the hardest for me.
Welcome home guys...So wonderful to see you all together. xoxo
ReplyDeleteSo hard to describe to someone that has never lived this part of the journey!! Thankfully, it gets better!!!! I am just impressed (as always) that you emptied suitcases and did laundry that first night!!! So thankful you have help so you can be on call for whomever is calling you!!!!! Praying the new normal is soon very routine and wonderful!!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Diana
It is so amazing finally seeing all the littles together! Wow - you have a full house for sure now! They are all so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI have loved reading your journey to China (again!).
Hard for sur. Praying now for rest and restoration!
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to see y'all are safely home! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteTamara
Priceless photos of your first days home! I love the photo will WP with his hands on his hips in the background of Amelia and PC. adorable!!! Praying for more sleep and adjustment time. Worth having two less orphans and two more loved.
ReplyDeletePriceless photos of your first days home! I love the photo will WP with his hands on his hips in the background of Amelia and PC. adorable!!! Praying for more sleep and adjustment time. Worth having two less orphans and two more loved.
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are just priceless! Although you are dog tired, you make it look sooo easy! I enjoy each and every post!
ReplyDeleteWelcome Home!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing such adorable pictures even though you are fighting that "fun" jet lag. The pictures of all your blessings together are just joyous! So amazing seeing the progression of Evie's fear to such big smiles now that she's home with her family, love this! Can't wait to hear more about your two boys too, they are just precious.
Blessings to you all!