6 months later....

12-5-05
6-5-06

Six months ago today, I was in China receiving my second blessing from Heaven. On December 5, 2005, Alyssa joined our family forever. We have all had some major transitions to adjust to over the last 6 months, but tonight brought home how very special our lives all are as a result of being a family. My girls were playing and “getting wild.” Emily was racing and marching around the house yelling for her sister to “follow me.” Ali was happily following along, taking lots of unsteady steps, cracking herself up each time she lost her balance or her big sister raced around her. My house if full of noise and laughter. While the last 6 months have been nothing close to being easy, we are finally on track. Adding a new child to your family is never easy, especially when they come to you will a personality, feelings, and definite opinions. If anyone tells you that parenthood is “piece of cake,” I would beg to differ. It is the hardest thing I have ever done. I am perpetually tired, my house is often in chaos, and there are times that I look forward to going to work…just to get a break. J That being said, I am the happiest that I have ever been. I wouldn’t change my life for anything. My girls are my heart and soul. As I tell Emily and Alyssa each night as I tuck them in… “YOU make my heart happy!!” More truthful words have never been spoken…. Happy 6-month Family Day, sweet Ali, Mama loves you more than life!!!