Wow - where do I start? Just so much in life going on - and pretty much ALL good! Curt and Nate and all of us are just bonding like crazy. I have to admit the attachment was my BIGGEST fear - I never thought sleeping would be an issue (and yes IT IS - not fun). But the attachment is so amazing. Seeing Curt and everyone he needs to know and care about - he is starting to bond. Today we said give brother Nate a hug and he waddled over to give him lots of hugs! It was so beautiful. I am just beyond happy and just love my family so much! I honestly feel complete! My boys (all 3 - including the big one) are just MY LIFE! I will never be able to express the love I have for them.
My dad was home for the last few weeks and was able to get time with the boys too. It was nice because Curt finally started to bond to him. He wanted Nate near by if it was just the two of them. But after a few days, he'd go right to Papa. And even though my dad may not have heard it - he can say that too Papa - not sure he knows what it means.
And then one day my dad and Mary kept Nate - so we met up the next day. It was priceless. WE walk into Uncle Marcus and Aunt Stacey's house and Nate is like CURT! and Curt goes waddling over to his brother and they are hugging and attacking/wrestling! So please - I still ask - observe the boys - you can see the love.
We did get some pictures the last week. Some with Papa and the boys and others with the 4 of us! And a few in our Ethiopian shirts! Not sure how well you can see them all -but it counts! Can't wait to see them early next week! yeah.
So another big thing in our lives - helping to get a group going of families in SE Michigan and even northern OH that have or will be adopting Ethiopian kids! Another woman stated it last year, I sorta took it over and another woman kindly took it from me (thank you Kim). So she was great to arrange a gathering a few weeks ago. It was so fun to just meet others, and have the kids play! One little boy was from Curt's orphanage! And they were in the same room! Watching him see this little boy - ok it has been months, and they were so little -but he just wanted to gently touch his face! he wasn't like that with the other kids. Yes he was happy and playing,but this one boy - there was such a connection! It was priceless! We're all going to keep meeting up! Hopefully starting more often. We even had a few families meet at the zoo concert this week! yeah! Lots of fun.
Craig and I are good too! My work is amazing. I just love all that I"m doing and what I am able and allowed to do! It is just so cool! I'm starting a new project and I feel like I'm getting in on the"ground floor" of something big! I just am excited! It sure will be cool. And Craig - he has a lot going on and doing well! Watching him with the boys and being protective is so sweet.
We recently went back to NY to his 25th class reunion - it was a lot of fun. Getting pictures of his home town, seeing and meeting his sisters family (yes both of us had additions since we'd seen each other 3 years ago) - and Nate being with TJ - priceless.
AND we are expecting another baby in our family! I will be an aunt early next year! I'm thrilled and so excited! I just can't wait! Another baby in the family! YEAH.
So just lots happening - and watching Curt grow, develop and learning to talk is so fun! He sure has a handle on walking now - and likes to go UP the stairs - just not sure how to get down. He wants to walk JUST LIKE US!
I should run - I made a few changes to the blog in the back ground and format. we'll see if I like it or not.
Enjoy - hugs to you all!
Love
Gail
