Moving Day

Today was an emotional day for our family as it was moving day. We picked the children up from their foster home this morning. Rebekah seemed to have mixed emotions. She was glad to see us and wanted us to hold her, but then she wanted foster Mom, then me again. Brigham on the other hand was upset. He seemed to know what was happening as he saw his new Daddy carrying out the last of their toys and clothes. He clung to his foster Dad and didn't want to let go. But, Timothy picked him up anyway and we got them into the van. By the time he was buckled he had stopped crying, but he was still very sad. He cried off and on during the 5 minute drive home, but when we pulled into the driveway his mood switched abruptly. Suddenly he was happy and talking and excited to be back at our house. Rebekah was excited too.

Brigham and Rebekah with their new dolls from Aunt Shirlene, Thanks!

Moving the children into our home was joyful, but it was also a little painful knowing that their foster family was hurting and missing them already and that the children still had some grieving to do over losing the only family they'd known. I'm sure we'll see some effects of the grief over the next few weeks. I am so grateful I found this book called Toddler Adoption by Mary Hopkins-Best. It talks about how to help toddlers through the grieving process.

Brigham likes to hang out in front of the stereo turning it on and off and up and down.

Timothy and I are very grateful to have these children in our home. They are beautiful children and feel so blessed that God has seen fit to bless us with two toddlers and soon a baby to start our family. It makes the seven years of waiting worth it.

The children are adjusting to calling us "Mama" and "Dada" they used the names regularly today. They are also adjusting to their new names. When looking at pictures today Brigham saw one of himself and said "Brigham" and he's been calling Rebekah "Becka" for a few days now.

Rebekah enjoys brushing her teeth!