Who would have thought that it is more difficult to post from home than from Ukraine?!
The boys are like fish in a tank - they're always on the move, but the only discernable focus is while they eat. They don't play with each other. Besides some old cellphones, they won't play with toys, read books, work on ABC's or count, won't watch TV (savages) and don't seem to like being outside. It is exhausting.
Just to heap on, the boys fight naptime and bedtime, and don't sleep through the night.
We have Amazon sending in books to help us make sense of it all, but the language is huge.
On a brighter note, the neighbors across the street have lit their Christmas lights and that has been a source of enjoyment. Also, we have neighbors two doors down with boys 3&5 so there are playmates.
Our tips to the store have been interesting. Matthew thinks everything is free and is ours, while Thomas just likes to throw fits and lay on the floor.
Week 1 is almost in the books...
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Dear Chris and Ellen,
I've been thinking of you often and pray that things will improve...and they will. You just have to be patient. I hear that consistency is important. So tryto be consistent with handling things. What is that saying? What won't kill you, will only make you stronger? :-)
So happy to hear the boys have playmatesclose in age and that gives you someone to relate to (the adults) in what you are going through. Are there any support groups in the area? How about the internet for help? Don't get discouraged, it will get better.
Always on my mind....
jan
PS: Sorry to hear of the bloody nose in the middle of the night. That must have been a real wake-up!
I bet their time clocks are still off. It will take awhile, I'm sure.
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