The Kids

I thought that I would take this post to talk a little bit about each child and what makes each child unique.
Noah-Noah is an amazing kid. He is an awesome mix of passion & compassion. He is always thinking of others-the other day he got his hair cut & when it was his chance to pick out a sucker he picked a sour apple one & gave it to me. He told me that he knew it was my favorite-that's the kind of kid he is. He is also very strong-willed, stubborn, and a leader (bossy, actually-but Dan & I prefer to say that he has a budding leadership gift!). Noah has a great sense of humor & can easily make Dan & I laugh with his wit. He is an all-around great kid!
Jasmine-Ahhhh.....Jasmine.....Jasmine is a sweet, pretty, helpful girl. Dan & I are not used to girls (obviously) so we are getting a trial by fire. Jasmine's favorite character is Princess Jasmine & that fits her personality perfectly. She is definitely a budding princess-sometimes (most times) more like the princess in the story of the Princess and the Pea. Jasmine is cuddly, a hardworker, and has a great smile. She is a blessing to our family!
Brian-Brian keeps me on my toes at all times. I'm learning quickly that reverse psychology will be my friend when dealing with Brian. He will spend 20 hours on one little thing just to prove me wrong. It is that kind of determination & perserverance that will serve him well later in life. Right now, it is just annoying (if I'm honest & I usually am). Brian has a sweet, sweet, sensitive heart. He is the best sharer of the whole entire bunch & thinks of others a lot. He loves to be cuddled & is just happy being able to sit by Dan or I. Brian is also very stubborn & strong-willed but as long as we channel that into good uses it's not too bad! He's a good kid that is going to surprise us with what he accomplishes!
Isaac-Isaac will always, always be my baby. I have told him that & it drives him crazy. No 3-almost 4 year old wants to be a baby. Isaac is the most requested playmate in our house. That is because he is typically laid back & a lot of fun. He loves to laugh & is the funniest kid in the house. He can make us all laugh easily & the dinner table continues to be his stand-up comedy routine. Isaac will grow up to be a great leader-he can sell ice to an eskimo. He just needs to flash his great smile & most people melt. Isaac's very favorite thing in the world is soda-the other day we were outside playing. I continue to have a very bad habit of drinking way too much soda. My soda can was empty & Isaac asked for a drink. I told him it was gone. He picked it up & tried to take a drink anyway. When he realized he couldn't get any, he looked at me & said "Hey....I have an idea. maybe I could just run in the house & get a soda for you & me to share, I mean...you'd like some more & I'd like some." Totally-dead pan serious. Those were his exact words. I almost wanted to give into him just because his effort was so great. Manipulation is in the eye of the beholder! Isaac can also be my most difficult child-when he puts his mind to something or when he gets mad-look out! The tazmanian devil doesn't stand a chance against Isaac. Isaac is great gift from God & we are so thankful for him.
Shamie-last but definitely not least Shamie. Shamie is a crack-up. She is always, always making a funny face or doing something goofy. Dan & I have the hardest time disciplining her because she is so silly, always. We often have to compose ourselves before we talk to her. Shamie is an amazing independent almost 3 year old. She can do so many things that most kids her age can't do. She is sweet, funny, & loves to be held. She has definitely stolen our hearts. Shamie is also very, very stubborn & often does things to intentionally irritate her siblings. She's a picker. But she's just so darn cute that she often gets away with it.
We will finalize our adoptions in the next few months & then we'll be an official family of 7. I'm going to use my posts to keep people updated on that process too. Please keep us all in your prayers as we have daily growing pains.