A Day for the Park

This morning was typical of every morning I think we have pretty much established a routine the kids got up about 8:00, we get dressed breakfast at 9:00, then it's off to wash the face and hands and brush their teeth. Today we planned to go with Christina and Nick on a walk to a small park that is near here. While we were waiting for Christina and Nick to get ready we played some games. I noticed today that the children are in a phase where they are fighting for my attention. I would help one of them with a piece of a puzzle and the other one would want my help with what they were playing with. This went back and forth for a minute until I caught on to what was going on. I immediately directed their attention to the courtyard and suggested we all go out and play until we were ready to go. At the park the kids played for a little while then we walked to a Mexican restraunt where J.P and Maria had what else but, Carne tacos. Then back home it was almost 2:00PM and I am trying to establish some sort of routine for the whole day so it is Siesta time. J.P. wanted to sleep on the sofa so I agreed. He finally fell asleep and Maria layed on the other sofa across from him both snuggled in a blanket. She didn't fall asleep so I let her get up and work a puzzle. Sonya had shown them some cards that had a Spanish word on them and a picture. I would hold up the card, Maria would say what it is in Spanish and I would tell her what it was in English. After we finished with the cards we snuck off to the kitchen for some chocolate ice cream. When we finished we went back into the living room where J.P. had just woken up (he wakes up on occasion to see if I am there and if I am he goes back to sleep) I wasn't right there in the same room with him so that was that. Steve and I had gotten them a game of Candyland (Dora's version) so I grabbed it for something new to do. They enjoyed it and it was easy to play. After Candyland we came back to the room for some Cartoon Network until dinner which is 6PM. After dinner it's off to wash the face and hands. They had short naps today so I thought it would be good to get them in bed early. I put in a movie to "wind them down" (Alvin and the Chipmunks). After the movie I got them in their jammies and it was off to bed. All is quite now and I finally got a chance to talk to Papi. (I love and miss you much). I am very excited as he purchased his ticket today to come back for a visit. He arrives on June 3rd and returns on June 8th. Please pray for the practice as I understand that it has really slowed down since we have had to give it divided attention with our trip to Colombia and the children. I believe in my heart that God sent us to pick up these 2 beautiful children. We have trusted him that he has gotten us this far and I can not imagine that he would just let everything go to pot now. So please pray for the practice in addition to all the prayers everyone has been praying regarding the adoption and the process. Our journey thus far (prior to Colombia) is truely an amazing one and it is wonderful to see how God has been working in this adoption. I am working on that story and will post it as soon as I can - progress is a little slow as my hands are full with the children but, I want to share it with all. Luv and kisses - especially to my husband who I miss dearly and can not wait to see in a week. Buenos Noches.