Meant to be a Backus

Just a good weekend - we didn't really do much - but it was nice.  The more we hang together, the more I just KNOW Curt was hand picked by the Lord for our family.  I still wonder about little Karesso and what family he made it to - he was/is a beautiful little boy - but Curt truly is meant for our family.

It is the little things in life that make Curt truly our son!  Yes - in little ways he looks like Nate did as a baby - just the little facial features, body structure and how he walks/holds himself.  Someone even said - he looks like a "chocolate Nate" - yep!  He does.  They meant it as a compliment.  And the little things we always said were hereditary - just were built into Curt!  Like the way he moans and groans in his sleep (plus snores) - Craig has done this for ever. Nate started it too - and Curt does it too!  Today at church I swear Curt's ankles were clicking - Craig's do that too!  Just funny.  It goes all the way to the food - they all like spicy foods!  Curt was eating mustard by spoonfuls tonight!  ha.  Then they were all sharing Popsicle!  I just love it.

And I know it isn't just us - I believe all kids adopted were plopped into their families for many reasons - they ARE that family.  We may not have the same blood or genetics - but we have heart that connects us!

I love my family so much - very blessed and lucky to have them.  Watching the boys play today was so fun - normal boy stuff - a little wrestling and teasing and of course horsing around.  It is just fun!  I feel so blessed.

I will update this blog a little with the look - one of these days.

Right now there are a LOT of families meeting their kids in Ethiopia and my best friend Shannon bringing her son home!  They have Gotcha Day tomorrow!  So happy for all these families- They will also find out that these kids are MEANT for their family - hand chosen by God!
Enjoy everyone.
Gail

New Birth Certificate

Well it is official AND Legal!  Curtis Samuel Backus - his new US birth certificate arrived this week!  YEAH!   Now off to try and get the SS# later this week.  Shouldn't be difficult- but another step and more paper work.  Always fun.  And we'll also work on getting him a US passport as well.  I LOVE the Ethiopian one, the picture is just too adorable.

Anyhow - I type this as Curt is napping in his vibrating rocking/bouncy chair, Nate lays on the floor playing his 3DS and I sit on the couch with a sleeping cat.  Love it.  Now if only I can be taking a nap.

Overall life is good.  We had our 3 month visit with the social worker this week and it went well.  She felt Curt was attaching well and saw the protectiveness that Nate projects with his brother.  He's so funny he will NOT talk about his emotions much, but if you just sit back and watch/observe - he's amazing!  He has to be the one to push the stroller and all that.  We are blessed with our boys!

School ends this week and Nate will officially be a 3rd Grader!  He's doing AMAZING after the issues at the end of last year (being told he struggled with reading and way behind in APRIL) - he's reading at a level 3!  WE have had him in tutoring this year and she's amazing.  So happy we found her - all by going to the library and asking for a reference!  Anyhow Nate now likes reading AND asked that he continue to see Miss Suzanne through the summer!  Alright - how can you tell your child NO you can't see the tutor!  Ha - we'll visit the library once/week still.  Unfortunately I no longer get my library hour to myself to read.  Mr. Curt doesn't get that you have to be quiet in the library!  He isn't quiet much as all.  Oh well - we now visit the little cafe there and getting to know The Cookie Lady!  Yummy cookies.

We're going to hopefully figure out summer camp in the next few days as well.  Man - places are just insanely priced this year.  And the hours - really end at  3 o4 pm without any latchkey!  What are working families supposed to do.  Lucky for me my employer is amazing and I can put my hours in earlier in the day and go pick him up!  Curt will continue with Miss Jodi's place.

Alright - I'm hoping to update the look of this blog in the coming weeks - but we know how fast I get things done.  And right now I'm too tired to think about it.

And for those that believe in prayer - there are LOTS of families traveling in the coming days to meet their children or bring them home!  Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.  I have 3 families I am friends with that I'm very excited for!  i can't wait to meet them all in person.

Thanks for reading - Mr. Curt IS NOW AWAKE!