We are beginning week 4 of our new family. We had a very busy weekend and had a little more sadness than we had previously. My 3 year old (Mr. Mohawk) was really missing his “really, real Mom” and his sisters. He would come to me with “Mama I miss my sisters” I’d give him a hug and he would go play. I’m starting to wonder if he has hit a new level developmentally and now understands more of the situation and is therefore confused by it.
He discovered Power Rangers Saturday and so that was cute watching him bounce around the house. He also noticed that the Beast from Beauty and the Beast also has a Mohawk and was very excited by this. We have been trying to watch all of the classic Disney films as we have a trip planned in the Spring and want the kids to be excited by all the characters.
My little Jelly Bean had kind of a rough day Sunday. She was really defiant at bedtime and although she is normally a snail in the dressing and undressing process she decided to race to the bathroom when I told her brother to go brush his teeth and I watched as she started to slam the door on him. This is obviously unacceptable and she was immediately sent to a time out. In the process of trying to talk about what she did wrong she decided to stomp off to the bathroom. Its so hard to figure out what is normal 7 year old behavior, traumatized kid behavior, new to this house behavior, and ADHD symptoms. We did discover though she has an interest and a talent for decorating cookies Saturday. Her reading is improving and she actually read for 45 minutes straight on Sunday. She is very worried about being adopted although this has not been brought up – and we have not asked if we would be willing. (Her previous family adopted their youngest daughter through foster care and our kids attended the ceremony.) She is worried as she know if this were to happen she would not be going back to live with her Mom. I asked her where she thought she would live and she said here.
I walked into work today and found a beautiful bouquet of flowers waiting for me with a card that said, “Happy Valentine’s Day to the best Mom in the world. We Love you, From the best children in the world, Jelly Bean and Mr. Mohawk.” I tell you my husband is something else. So of course I sent him a picture with a thank you and he called back all angry. Apparently, the florist sent the wrong arrangement and not one as expensive as he paid for. So I get ANOTHER delivery on Wednesday and a discount on our next order And I’m happy to report I’m the ONLY Mom/wife to get flowers at the office.
So on this day where we celebrate those we love I’m rejoicing in the new ways I’ve found love. The new ways I love my husband. These children who are so awesome they have already stolen my heart. And the newfound appreciation I have for my own parents. My heart is full.
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