Things have been very busy. The food issues seem to have subsided for the most part. It may have been just hesitation to try new things and being in new surroundings. We have found quite a few things the boys like now and will continue to try more new things.
Their first dentist appointment here went well. Jeison has to return to cap a sheared tooth in the back. He will also definitely need braces but we will wait for his permanent teeth to all be in place. Johnnatan and Juan had no issues. The boys brush their teeth after every meal, rinse and floss as well. While in Colombia they always brushed after meals and we added the other here.
They have also had their first round of vaccinations. Jeison was very brave and only winced. Johnnatan and Juan had a hard time and well...screamed. We had to hold Juan down. Jeison and Johnnatan return next month for more but Juan is blessed to have no more until October.
We visited the school twice and then the boys started on Wednesday and are really excited each day when we pick them up. They are always eager to tell us about their day and show us what they did in school. The teachers have sent home sight word cards so we will work with the boys on these at home. They are once again very interested in how to say things in English. All of their teachers are great and the staff their is so excited to have the boys at school.
Other than that we have been attending church, riding bikes, going to the park, etc., typical family life. We are still finding thing pretty easy with the kids. Of course their are some difficult times but for the most part they are really great kids. We have found that giving them choices works very well. We still are in awe that God has so richly blessed us with these children.
The pictures are from a day we took the boys bikes to the park. They found the stream that runs around the park and jumped in shoes and all. Also, a picture from the first day of school. Johnnatan began crossing his eyes for the pictures and once he finally stopped Juan began trying to do the same...therefore his crazy eyed look. Jeison thought it was all too funny.
Ramona and Larry,
ReplyDeleteThis is Teresa. I am so glad everything is going well. The boys look so happy and I am sure you guys are overjoyed as well. God has blessed you and the boys alike.
typical boys jumping in stream needed a little excitement. glad school is going well. shots are terrorifing from someone new to them. boys will adapt and investigate all. how are dogs and boys getting along? any side trips to local events like soccer, baseball, zoo etc.? only the best love john and karen
ReplyDeleteLooks like they are having a great time and it sounds like you are quickly becoming a close family. How wonderful!
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