Our First Kiss

Remember what it was like to wait for your "love" to kiss you for the first time.  Well, for 7 weeks, I have been waiting for my first kiss from Malachi.  (Isaac is full of kisses and you need to be careful because his kisses often involve teeth :)  About 2 weeks ago, I started to get impatient and so I began to "teach" Malachi to kiss.  I would take his face in my hands, say kiss, and then kiss him.  Still, I waited.  I begin to worry...does he have attachment issues, does he not know how to show affection and love, does he just not love me??? 

Yesterday, I was in a meeting, Malachi crawled onto my lap, opened his mouth, and leaned in and kissed me.  My eyes filled with tears (I am sure the lady I was meeting with thought I was nuts)!  Finally, he kissed me!  It was a big step for us!

21 Days Makes a Habit, Right?

Well, today, we have been home from the DR Congo for 3 weeks....21 days. I have heard it said "It takes 21 days to form a habit".   I wonder if our family is a habit yet?  To me, it still seems new...there are still some quirks that need worked out.  Mostly, I wonder if it is habit for Malachi and Isaac?  Do they know that each morning I will be there to get them out of their cribs?  Do they count on Brian or I tucking them into bed each night?  Do they feel safe and secure in our home...in our arms. 

I do have to admit, I have been amazed and in awe of how seamlessly the transition has gone this far.  I know all the credit goes to God for smoothing the way.   Due to the fact that everything was going well, we even ventured out with the little boys this weekend.  We took them to Noah's football game and church.  I was overwhelmed by the love we felt from those in the community and at church.  These two little boys have been waited for, anticipated, and prayed for....  It is amazing to me how God is using these two precious gifts to show His faithfulness!

Here are some pictures of our "adventures" over the past three weeks.