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We have been home 7 weeks as of Saturday.  What a whirlwind those seven weeks have been.  We met our son and daughter 3 weeks before that.  Jhohan and Sofia are adjusting very well, possibly better than expected.  They are attending preschool at Two by Two, which they love.  They have amazing teachers who have become active members of our village.  They also love going to The Point on Sunday mornings and often joining Mommy at small group on Thursday nights.
Sofia is a morning person.  (I am not!).  She rises early, ready to tackle the day.  She has big emotions always and she is very stubborn.
Jhohan is a people lover and very go with the flow.  He is up for facing whatever comes his way.  He is very compassionate and empathetic.
They both love Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Paw Patrol, trying new foods, and snuggles.  They both hate when Mommy or Poppy have to go to work and bedtime.
Every single day we discover new things about them.  They let us into their little hearts and minds more and more.  They try new foods and new activities.  They tell us more of their story...some good and some painful.  Each one shaping them into who they are and who they will be.  We feel so blessed to a part of that story, even when it is hard.
I could sit here and tell you all about how great and perfect every thing is, but I don't think it would do either of us any good.  You see adoption isn't perfect.  It is messy.  It is hard.  It is painful.  But oh is it worth it.  In the last 24 hours, I held my terrified son each time as he fell back to sleep after night terrors.  I cleaned up my house as my husband cleaned up our daughter after an accident.  I worked both my jobs, picked my kids up from preschool, and came home to make dinner.  While feeding my kids one of them projectile vomited on me because they tried to eat too much, too fast.  Now, I am eating my dinner while writing and waiting for my husband's work shift to be over.  These days aren't easy, but I wouldn't trade them for anything.
Here are just a few pictures of our family.  Life isn't perfect, but I praise God that it is mine!