So I may not have been there when they rolled over for the first time or took their first steps or uttered their first words but I was able to be there for a "first" yesterday!
With older child adoption comes the realization that you have missed many "firsts" and I don't think the reality truly sinks in until you are home and actually have the chance to be there for a "first."
Like yesterday!
Christian and Charlie had a cross country race yesterday and while cheering their siblings on is definitely a first for the girls and one, I might add, that they LOVE...
yesterday was a big "first".
yesterday was a big "first".
You see the boys' race was on the beach...
which was just so cool...
and...
it was also the first time Maggie and Lucy had seen the ocean!!
Y'all it was awesome!
They were SO excited
and so was I...
cause I got to share a "first" with them...
and what a "first" it was!
They were covered in sand from head to toe but I didn't care and neither did they!
They got to cheer their brothers on and play in the waves and dig in the sand!
What a great day!
I am looking forward to more "firsts" and even though we missed many of those important milestones...
I am so incredibly thankful for the ones we will be able to share with them.
and...
it was also the first time Maggie and Lucy had seen the ocean!!
Y'all it was awesome!
They were SO excited
and so was I...
cause I got to share a "first" with them...
and what a "first" it was!
They were covered in sand from head to toe but I didn't care and neither did they!
What a great day!
I am looking forward to more "firsts" and even though we missed many of those important milestones...
I am so incredibly thankful for the ones we will be able to share with them.
I'm not looking at the ocean, I'm looking at Emm. What an amazing big sister she is. Look at her, sharing their joy, reaching out to them. When I become a mama someday, I hope my children are at least half as compassionate and unselfish as Emm.
ReplyDeleteThank you CO78!! I have learned so much from the way my sweet Em has loved on her sisters!!! You will be an awesome Mom:)
DeleteGirl, you get me every time!! Tears are flowing!!!! Beautiful girls - all four of them!!! Soooo many memories being made! And just wait - in 2 years - Lucy and Maggie will tell you about this day at the beach!!! And you will be filled with joy all over again!! <3
ReplyDeleteOh Jodi!!! Now that made me cry:):) Thank you sweet Jodi!
DeleteNot many post make me cry, but this one did! The love of Emme running back to help her sister is priceless, her expression radiates love and joy!
ReplyDeleteThank you sweet Vicky!! I am oh so blessed:):)
DeleteTears of joy in my eyes!!! What an awesome first, indeed! What got me was the sheer joy in your bio daughter's eyes. It was like a first for her as well to see the ocean through the beautiful eyes of her sister! Amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Kelly, that is such an awesome way to sum those pics up!
DeleteBeautiful post! The joy oh the joy your daughters' are sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you sweet Donna!!
DeleteThe sequential photos are endearing. Sweet Emm turning back and reaching out for Lucy - priceless!
ReplyDeleteThank you dear Jennie!
DeleteSo, so sweet and precious!! Tears!!!!
ReplyDeleteNot only does Emm look just like you in these pics, but it is SOOO evident she has your heart! What a wonderful moment you captured.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! Those are amazing pictures and what a moment to remember!!! You better go buy some frames, because all of those need to be in one!
ReplyDeleteLook at those smiles! So sweet!
ReplyDeleteI too have tears in my eyes. First from looking at your sisterhood you have going on!!!! And second, FREEDOM to be who HE created them to be! Thank you for doing hard so graceful Ms Annie!!!
ReplyDeleteLove ya
Tam
Ohio