Boy Updates

My boys turned 5 and 2 a few months ago (I'm a little late, I know). It is crazy. But even more crazy than their ages is how much they've changed since they've arrived in my arms! Below are their stats and some notes on their progress :)

Owen:
- Has grown 5.5 inches and gained 5 pounds since he arrived almost 17 months ago.
- Learned how to ride a bike without training wheels less than 3 months after he came home.
- Started Early Kindergarten this fall and is LOVING it.
- Is EXTREMELY detail oriented in his questions and drawings.
- Is excellent with little kids. So patient, so gentle.
- Brings EVERYTHING back to God and is a faithful reminder to his mother of how big God is!

Gibson:
- Has grown 7.25 inches and gained 10 pounds since he arrive home 12.5 months ago (he may surpass his brother soon...).
- Is talking up a storm and loosing some of his "baby" words (bittersweet for mom).
- Sleeps on the bottom bunk.
- Has been potty-trained for 6 months, thanks to his big brother's inspiration and grandmother's encouragement.
- Is a bit protective of his mother when it comes to her holding other children. The transition of adding two girls could be a bit interesting...
- LOVES music, especially Coldplay and Ebenezer.

Here's a pic of my boys from Owen's first day of school, which was also just a few days before Gibson's Gotcha Day.

Hide in the Corner

When Owen first arrived home he wanted to hear the song "Corner" by Allie Moss ALL THE TIME. I think he must have been playing with one of our phones (in our not knowing what else to do with a child dropped into our lap! ha) and discovered it. He knew ZERO English at this point but this song was so soothing to him. It is crazy how the words describe exactly how he must have been feeling. 

Lyrics to "Corner" by Allie Moss
When your world trembles and quakes
And your footing suddenly shifts and shakes

Take my hand
We'll hide in the corner, hide in the corner
Take my hand
We'll hide til it's over, til it's all over

We have choices to make
We have promises that we can't break
There is nothing left to lose
So hold on to me, I'll hold on to you

Take my hand
We'll hide in the corner, hide in the corner
Take my hand
We'll hide til it's over, til it's all over


He has been asking to hear it again lately, though I don't think it's because he is having similar feelings as he did when he arrived, he just wants to have a song to request constantly because his little brother is always requesting "Paradise" by Coldplay :). However, it has made me reflect on that time and also look ahead to the feelings our sweet girls will be having when they arrive home. Their world will be quaking (as will ours) but we will hold their hands through it. We have made a promise to do that. And we may all be hiding in a corner for a while :)