Wednesday, June 25, 2008
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.
Ratoncito Miguel Was Here!
I was awakened this morning by a little hand waving 2 bills of 1K pesos (about $.50 each) and the biggest smile I have ever seen. Maria was standing there telling me that Ratoncito was here.
We got dressed and then went over for breakfast. After breakfast the children played in the living room a while. Silvia and Jamiez our representatives from our agency stopped in to say hello. I showed them around a little bit and took them to our room so they could see the beautiful spacious place where we were staying. Afterwards we settled in the family room and I offered them some coffee. I am not positive but, I believe we are through the first 2 of 4 phases (In business days the "phases" consists of something like this the best I understand it - 1) Assistant to judge has 10 days to review, 2) Minor defender has 5 days to review 3) the "Pro Qu Rador" like the D.A. has 5 days and then 4) Judge 10 days to make a decision). Keep in mind that they do not have to take the full amount of time...and looks like they have not so far. Please keep us in your prayers. It looks like we may still be on target for sentencia as Dollys (our attorney) had guestimated provided that everyone else does not take the full length of time. (Monday, June 30th is a holdiday here) so July 2nd would be the last day of Phase 3.
Silvia and Jamiez also went over with me the required paperwork and what I would need to make sure I had everything ready. They gave me a list of things we could do (tours, etc.) in Bogota should I choose. They gave me phone numbers of an English teacher and I may look into having them come out a couple of days per week to work with Maria. I think she would really enjoy that as she loves to learn.
Later that afternoon we had Mac N Cheese and icecream, chocolate. It was fun to watch them eat the icecream. I think Juan was trying to scrape a hole in the bottom with his spoon as he wanted to make sure he got EVERY drop. After a little more play time the children needed Siesta. I let them lay on the sofa where I could be with the others and not confined to our room. After J.P. fell asleep (Maria was still stirring) she looked over at me and I had gotten her coloring book and colored pencils so she could color there instead of napping. She understands now though that she is to lay down as if she were going to sleep until J.P. falls asleep. Sometimes she falls asleep and sometimes she doesn't and I am OK with that now that she is older. J.P. slept for an hour today instead of his usual 2ish.
After they woke up it was more playtime outside and then a movie inside. Later the evening we had dinner and they children played some games. Now it is bedtime and everyone eagerly jumps in to bed. It's time to sleep.
Today, Wednesday, I think we will try to get to the park as long as it does not rain. More tomorrow. Adios.
We got dressed and then went over for breakfast. After breakfast the children played in the living room a while. Silvia and Jamiez our representatives from our agency stopped in to say hello. I showed them around a little bit and took them to our room so they could see the beautiful spacious place where we were staying. Afterwards we settled in the family room and I offered them some coffee. I am not positive but, I believe we are through the first 2 of 4 phases (In business days the "phases" consists of something like this the best I understand it - 1) Assistant to judge has 10 days to review, 2) Minor defender has 5 days to review 3) the "Pro Qu Rador" like the D.A. has 5 days and then 4) Judge 10 days to make a decision). Keep in mind that they do not have to take the full amount of time...and looks like they have not so far. Please keep us in your prayers. It looks like we may still be on target for sentencia as Dollys (our attorney) had guestimated provided that everyone else does not take the full length of time. (Monday, June 30th is a holdiday here) so July 2nd would be the last day of Phase 3.
Silvia and Jamiez also went over with me the required paperwork and what I would need to make sure I had everything ready. They gave me a list of things we could do (tours, etc.) in Bogota should I choose. They gave me phone numbers of an English teacher and I may look into having them come out a couple of days per week to work with Maria. I think she would really enjoy that as she loves to learn.
Later that afternoon we had Mac N Cheese and icecream, chocolate. It was fun to watch them eat the icecream. I think Juan was trying to scrape a hole in the bottom with his spoon as he wanted to make sure he got EVERY drop. After a little more play time the children needed Siesta. I let them lay on the sofa where I could be with the others and not confined to our room. After J.P. fell asleep (Maria was still stirring) she looked over at me and I had gotten her coloring book and colored pencils so she could color there instead of napping. She understands now though that she is to lay down as if she were going to sleep until J.P. falls asleep. Sometimes she falls asleep and sometimes she doesn't and I am OK with that now that she is older. J.P. slept for an hour today instead of his usual 2ish.
After they woke up it was more playtime outside and then a movie inside. Later the evening we had dinner and they children played some games. Now it is bedtime and everyone eagerly jumps in to bed. It's time to sleep.
Today, Wednesday, I think we will try to get to the park as long as it does not rain. More tomorrow. Adios.
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