I can't believe that I am now a mother of two very active little boys! On Aug 3, we woke up for the final time as a family of three. At 9am we walked into the orphanage for the final time to say goodbye to the caregivers. Jahsin also gave us a tour of the place and said his goodbyes to his friends. He introduced his big brother to everyone. He loved riding in the taxi and looking out the window at all the trucks. He was talking up a storm and we didn't have a clue what he was talking about but he was happy!!!! The family took us to a museum that afternoon.
We stick out like a sore thumb everywhere we go. With Jaxons blond hair and Jahsin yelling and screaming plus the Philly hats, every one is staring and looking at us. Everyone here is a Yankee fan. Everything went very smooth the first day and night. He went right to sleep and slept through the night till 8am!! Wednesday now is a whole different story. The family left to go back home in the afternoon so that night we were on our own with my parents. We decided to walk around and look for something to eat. We found a little place to eat and just as we were finishing Jahsin lost it!!! and I mean LOST it. He was screaming so loud as I carried him down the street, Matt and my mom stayed to pay and my dad and I started back to the hotel. Two blocks we walked as he screamed and yelled, then all the way through the hotel lobby. AS we got off the elevator towards our room he stopped, we put him down and he ran into the room laughing and started playing. so since then around 7pm every night he has a melt down. We walk around and then 20 minutes later he's a different child. He is very strong willed and has a temper to match it! Matt thinks he's just like mamma :)
We were prepared for the struggles with Jahsin, but we were so unprepared for the struggles with Jaxon. He is having a hard time adjusting to the attention that has been given to Jahsin. I know its expected and normal, I just didn't think he would act out this soon. Please keep him in your prayers that he won't feel so neglected and replaced but will feel the joy of having a little brother!
Oh my dear friends! What a blessing and what a challenge so soon already. You are in all my prayers......can't wait to see you all again! Love you!
ReplyDeleteLove the picture of Jahsin with his hat on. Keeping you all in prayer and praying for Jaxon to feel your love and for grace as he works through this transition
ReplyDeletePraying for you!! When you get back, Jaxon and Jadon will have to get together to talk about their lives being turned upside down...Hang in there!!
ReplyDeletePraying for you Jaci. Feel God comforting you and giving you strength through this Journey! It will get better :) I can't wait to see what He has in store for your two boys, many awesome things!!! Oh....and, you totally know how to carry around a screaming child. Aren't you thankful you had lots of practice with Mia Kate ;) Cannot wait to meet Jahsin.
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