After a long, long year in which Kidus and Biruk watched every single member of our 13 member household celebrate a birthday...
these guys FINALLY got their turn!
Last year they had just missed their birthday by two days when they came home and with all the adjustments and ensuing craziness we decided that it was probably wisest to not worry about trying to celebrate it.
They wouldn't have understood it anyway and we were just a little bit busy with the ringworm, warts, bacteria, and all the other lovely things that had come along home with them. Besides, I doubt there was a toy in the world that would have competed with their undying fascination with the toilet in those days.
On it, in it, around it, it kept them happy for hours... and me buying soap by the buckets.
Thankfully, they've become more discerning (with more than a little help from their mom) over the past year about what consists of an appropriate play-thing.
Thankfully.
They wouldn't have understood it anyway and we were just a little bit busy with the ringworm, warts, bacteria, and all the other lovely things that had come along home with them. Besides, I doubt there was a toy in the world that would have competed with their undying fascination with the toilet in those days.
On it, in it, around it, it kept them happy for hours... and me buying soap by the buckets.
Thankfully, they've become more discerning (with more than a little help from their mom) over the past year about what consists of an appropriate play-thing.
Thankfully.
Love, love, love these babies!!
I am still pinching myself that they are home and they are here to stay.
I'll forever be thanking my Father for the unfathomable blessing He has given us!
I am still pinching myself that they are home and they are here to stay.
I'll forever be thanking my Father for the unfathomable blessing He has given us!
5 comments:
That last picture is the die for!!
Happy Birthday!
Beautiful!
I am James McDermott. My wife Cindy and I have been blessed by God with 13 children. We also homeschool and above all, we are Christians. We recently started a website called Christian family meeting place (www.christianfamilymeetingplace.com). Many who hold our views are isolated and are looking for online fellowship, personal fellowship, churches, and even spouses. I am inviting you to register. It is free. If you're not interested, that is perfectly fine. May God bless you in all you do for Him. - In the Vine, Jim for Cindy and the rest
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I saw these before and didn't have time to post, but I wanted take a moment this morning and tell you how much I LOVE these photos!!! Your boys are to die for beautiful!! (your whole family!!) I love to see God working... you guys are a blessed example! Praise Him!!
Love you and miss you sister!
Dear Jenni,
Thank you for your comments on our blog. I would love to have your e-mail (not that either of us probably have too much time to e-mail these days :) It is encouraging to hear how God worked things out for your family. We continue to trust in Him and His plan for our lives. You can e-mail me at reachharmony@gmail.com
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