Bethany Quote 4

One day after lunch, Brandon was sitting on the back of a chair - a place that wasn't meant for sitting. 

"Mommy, look!" Bethany said, pointing.

"I see," Mom said, "Brandon's sitting on the back of the chair, just like he's not supposed to."

Bethany ran to the chair and climbed up.

"Mommy!" she said, "me too!"

 



I'm learning

I have learned many things by being a big sister. 

I've learned how to hold, feed, change, rock and play with a baby.

I've learned that it is sometimes better to be silly then serious, or vise versa.

I have learned that I need to always think before I speak if what I'm about to say is questionable.

One thing it has taken me a long time to learn, however, is that I need to lock the bathroom door unless I want unexpected visitors. 

One day Bethany walked in.

"Close the door, please, Bethany."  I asked. 

the response? an unhesitating and firm, "NO!"

the second time it was Kaden.

"Kaden, close the door."

his response?  "Why?"

Well that's the life of a big sister!



Kaden, part of God's family too...

Kaden has been acting crazy all day.

We picked him up from his Montessori school, (it's his 4th day) with my grandmother

and at the time I thought he was putting on a show for her.

At home he was acting out (not obeying, teasing Bethany, etc.) and talking nonsense.

He asked questions that he knew the answers to and kept talking about super heroes in a silly way.

We finally got him up to his bed to take rest, but he didn't stay up there long.

When he came back down he was still acting silly (now my aunt Cathy was here as well as my grandma) but not as out of control as before.

When they left he started asking questions.

He kept asking about the battle Christians would fight when Jesus comes back.

He asked if I was a Christian and kept talking about "the place with all the fire," saying that he didn't want to go there over and over again.

My mom explained that he didn't have to go to hell if he became a Christian.

After a lot of talking about it he decided to pray.

I know he doesn't completely understand everything,

but he knows enough to comprehend the salvation, and I think sincerely wants to please God. 

We've been praying for Kaden for a long time,

daily asking that God to show Himself to him.

It was amazing to see the process of Kaden thinking about God and wanting to live for him. 

It reminds me that God really does listen to our prayers, and will always answer them.

Congratulations, Kaden!

We love you.

 

 



Kaden Quote 16

"Mom," Kaden asked, "Can I have some more milk?"

"You have to drink it if I get you some," she answered.  "Last time you asked for milk I had the throw it out because you didn't drink it."

"Mom," Kaden said surprised, "You throwed it on the floor!?"

#Life with Kaden rocks!



Bethany Quote 2

Kaden and Bethany were playing with my hair.

They were combing, brushing, and putting clips in.

Kaden worked on placing a hair clip in just the right place,

and when he finally got it there he told Bethany,

"Defany, don't touch this.  Ok, Defany?  Don't touch this!"

Bethany looked at him, then the clip and said

"Let it go!"



Not Forgotten Meeting

Yesterday we attended the Not Forgotten adoption support group meeting.

It was so much fun!

We met a few families for the first time, and were able to catch up with others.

It was so great to see so many beautiful kids with their forever families!

The adults talked, the kids played, and we stayed out until around 9pm! 

 

We had such a good time last night!

It was great getting to be around so many amazing families and hear their stories.

We look forward to doing it again soon!

 

 

 

 

 

 



May 5th and in the Pool!

Today my younger cousin Kailie came for the afternoon.

She and Kaden hit it off over a year earlier when Kailie's family came to meet Bethany and Kaden.

Ever since they've been fast friends!

Today they started out on the trampoline, but kept asking to go in the pool.

The pool was freezing, but they didn't care!

As soon as they were allowed they were in and stayed in most of the afternoon.

Kaden was in and out of the shower to warm up, though!

This is my favorite picture of the day!