Update

Things are going pretty well. We traveled this weekend. My mother and I traveled quite a few hours to a baby shower with the girls. They lost interest in the shower quickly. After asking many times very loudly, "Can we go now?" I finally had to get very stern and tell them they were being rude and we would leave soon. We managed to get through it pretty well. We then had to travel another three hours to my mother's house for the night. There was an accident on the interstate, so we were stopped for about 30 minutes with no moving. The trip was very long. Morgan is used to traveling, but the girls aren't. Anyway, very late in the evening we made it to my mom's house. Too much fast food and travel for one day for me and the girls. We had a long night that night.

All in all, everyone is adjusting pretty well. We are all tired, but getting better. Homeschooling is going well. I realize how many things T, A, and M know from me just talking to them all the time. These girls are always asking what things are and what they mean. The are quick to pick things up. I is sad seeing what neglect can do to children, at no fault of their own.

We have started rocking the girls at night. They each get a turn with me rocking. They really enjoy it and so do I. It is a great bonding thing.

Does anyone know anything about growth patterns improving after adoption? The girls are behind on the charts and we are trying to avoid drastic treatments if possible. The doctor said it is okay to wait, so we are going back in five months. I checked the internet quickly today and found three important factors: protein, sleep and exercise. Well, we are increasing all that we can in those areas. They are already very active and we try to get them to bed early. We are going to pay close attention to the protein intake and see what happens.

I am tired and headed to spend time with Alex. It is his special night.