We've been home just over 2 weeks now. We're pretty much over the jet lag, finally. Adjusting to life as a family of 4 has been pretty difficult. The kids love each other, when they're not fighting over anything and everything. Right now, they're both laying next to me on the bed and they're kicking each other for no reason. And now they're both screaming.
Luke has been handling all of this as well as a 3 year old can be expected to. His whole world was just turned completely upside down, and that was after mommy and daddy were gone for almost 3 weeks. So he's had a hard time. Sharing toys is pretty hard for him. I mean, he's had to share before at church and school, but not so much on his home turf.
Jacinda screams. A lot. We think it's largely because she can't communicate with us. She doesn't say anything at all due to her cleft palate. Part of it is probably grief from her world being turned upside down, too.
They're actually better behaved when we're not at home! Of course, that might be due to the large amounts of snacks they get while we're out and about!!!!! We've also been spending lots of time at our neighborhood park. The weather has been nice lately, so we've been trying to get out and enjoy it.
But we're hanging in there. Aaron is working part-time this month, so that's a huge help. He goes into the office in the mornings and then comes home at lunch. He's able to help me get the kiddos fed and down for their naps.
Pictures from our trip are HERE.
That's it for now! I must attempt to put kiddos to bed!
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Try not to get too discouraged. It took Sam a really long time to warm up to Laney. He was a bit older than Luke, and thought she was boring until she could play with him. I know that's totally different, but the point is one day you'll be able to look back in amazement when you see how much they've grown to love each other and how sweet they can be in "their own little world." I'm so proud to have you guys as family, and friends!
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