The last two weeks have been incredible. What was “two steps forward and one step back” has become more like three or four or five steps forward and one step back. Watching our family bond together has been wonderful. Aleks is now calling the girls his sisters and says he likes his “little sister” and his “big sister”. He now refers to us as a “family”. There have been so many nights that I want to write about the progress and events of the day…but I have been exhausted. As I fall asleep I think about all of the things I want to share with you.
It has been three full weeks that Aleks has been here…and three weeks from today we will be standing before the court in Latvia presenting our petition for adoption. Over the past three weeks we have seen an excited, high energy yet a bit apprehensive and scared little boy transition and take on a role as part of our family. Brother…he is quite good at this and enjoys it. He is an accomplished teaser and picker. He has learned the girls buttons to push and the order to push them. He loves to have fun with them. Aleks is also quick to protect the girls. His thoughtfulness and tender heart is balanced with the heart of a warrior who is quick to protect when there is a perceived threat yet tender hearted when someone has been hurt. This same heart has extended to Cindy as well. She has become “mom” much of the time. He loves to spend time with her at the end of the day. He is tender and respectful around her…(most of the time). Alex looks for our acceptance and approval. Acceptance is unconditional no matter what…approval is lavishly given when earned and appropriate. His attitude is changing daily as he sees that we love him no matter what…unconditional love has also confused him at times as well. In the end…love has won every time. We love being together. I love to see what Aleks brings out in each one of us.
Yes, we have had challenges. Battles of the will. Testing of the limits and boundaries. Once again consistency of position and rules balanced with unconditional love…this has been the winning combination.
To those of you who are reading this…thank you for caring and following this journey with us.
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