Two years ago today, we "got" Isaiah, thus the "Gotcha" term. We have to wait to celebrate on Monday (which will be his "homecoming" day), but I wanted to at least acknowledge and remember this very special day in our lives.
It's funny because yesterday, I put him down for nap in the girls' room. (His cousin was napping in his room.) He went down great, and I didn't go back until it was time to go get Jackson and Raegan from school. As I approached the room, I smelled the distinct smell of fingernail polish. It was strong!
When I opened the door, I found more than I expected. Isaiah was sleeping soundly, but his fingernails and toenails sparkled with several coats of every color of polish. I should have taken a picture, but I have to admit that my anger management problem was triggered. Then, I glanced down and saw 10+ bottles of polish, all laying on their sides--yes, with lids off--on the carpet! Most had spilled, but the worst spill was, of course, the bright orange.
Some of you are just laughing and thinking, "How funny". I wish that was me, but I have to admit that I was boiling mad. I haven't been that angry in a long time. And, today is Gotcha Day!
Luckily, time has a way of soothing frazzled nerves, and today I can boldly proclaim that I will take orange-stained carpet if it means this little boy is a part of our family. So thankful.
So, I'll watch this with our kids tonight to help us remember. :)
It's funny because yesterday, I put him down for nap in the girls' room. (His cousin was napping in his room.) He went down great, and I didn't go back until it was time to go get Jackson and Raegan from school. As I approached the room, I smelled the distinct smell of fingernail polish. It was strong!
When I opened the door, I found more than I expected. Isaiah was sleeping soundly, but his fingernails and toenails sparkled with several coats of every color of polish. I should have taken a picture, but I have to admit that my anger management problem was triggered. Then, I glanced down and saw 10+ bottles of polish, all laying on their sides--yes, with lids off--on the carpet! Most had spilled, but the worst spill was, of course, the bright orange.
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| (This was after an hour of soaking up color!) |
Luckily, time has a way of soothing frazzled nerves, and today I can boldly proclaim that I will take orange-stained carpet if it means this little boy is a part of our family. So thankful.
So, I'll watch this with our kids tonight to help us remember. :)
2 comments:
Tears!!! God is so good! Happy Gotcha Day! Loved the video.
Seriously makes me ball every time I watch. Not just tear up, but full on sobs and blowing the nose in a big sloppy mess!! And all in love!
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