I have tears in my eyes as I type this. I looked back at the posts from last February and it brought it all back. How emotional that time was. How exciting. How memorable. So many emotions and to think it's been one year since we met Julia and Jameson! A year ago today we said good bye to them, not knowing when we would be back, not even knowing for sure if the adoptions would be completed at all. We were exhausted, happy, sad and trying to imagine the wait, and our future as a family of four. When would it begin? What was in store for us?
Well, it's been almost a year since Julia and Jameson have been home and it has been incredible! We could never have imagined how they would grow in so many ways, so fast. They are the light of our lives and we could not imagine life without them. They are both loving, fun, energetic, full of life, explorers and funny. Julia looks like a different girl, barely recognizable. She is a beautiful toddler with a ready smile and a strut that only she can pull off. She is just as curious as she was when we met her and doesn't miss a thing. Jameson is a flash of lightning with a smile that lights up a room and energy for two. He doesn't look too different from a year ago, except for the extra 10 lbs. He's not interested in strangers, strange places or strange food. You couldn't find a more cautious child...except when he's playing! He's a madman with no fear. A typical boy with a love of jumping and bumps on his head. He is a lean machine, and my "handsome devil".
You have all shared in this journey with us and we are so happy you did. It's been quite a year-so full of firsts, fun, anxiety and sleeplessness! We have had the opportunity to talk to many pre and post adoptive parents in the past few months. It's great sharing our journey and hearing about others. Everyone's experience is unique, just like every family. No two kids are alike and we are glad ours are no different! It is funny when people tell me how "different" they are. Of course they are!
It's hard to believe they will be 2 soon. It's really hard to accept when they have only been with us for 1 of those 2. We have seen so much and we have missed so much. But now we look forward to a new year of firsts, fun and sleeplessness! I am excited to celebrate their 2nd birthdays with them and look forward to the warmer weather. Can you believe this is them?
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