Day of First!

Well today was a day of first....and....first in a long time.

The day started well for everyone.  I had to wake up early to get my DL renewed so Rebecca got the first taste of waking up and feeding 4 kids!  She handled it like a champ.  I got home and the kids were eating muffins and having a good ole time. 

Camryn and Rebecca had a WIC appointment today so they went East while Mehkya, Kennedy, Cayden and I went West towards the big city of Levelland.   Camryn was not excited about going anywhere with Rebecca and we saw the potential for him throwing a fit.  Once we explained that if you act a certain way you get treated a certain way at our home he was fine.  Rebecca said they had a great day and he was rewarded for his behaviour with a trip to McDonalds.  He was so proud that he didn't cry when the pricked his fingers.

As for the rest of us we made the trip to Levelland to drop off a few things at the in laws storage unit.  Cayden was impressed with the golf cart rides and all the toys at their house.  The In Laws took us to lunch and Cayden learned that sausage was good!  The best thing about this trip was his refusal to eat brisket..... and at the last minute I finally got him to try it out.....first words out of his mouth were "I want more of that stuff" in his little country accent!

We made it home for our meeting with the case worker..I have never been asked so many questions about how I was raised by a stranger.  It brought up emotions that I haven't felt in a while.  I'm assuming the meeting went well.  The kids acted really well during all of this.

Today was a first or many things

- As stated I have never had to discuss how I was raised to a stranger.
Rebecca had to get 4 kids ready for the day
But there were two first that I will remember for the rest of my life

It has been years since I have spoken with my sister.  Because of our immaturity and inability to act like adults we have been on a speak only when need to basis and when we speak it hasn't been pleasant.  Today we mended fences that needed to be mended.  We swallowed our pride and discussed our failures and for the first time in a long time I was reminded that I truly LOVE my brothers and sisters (even the little quirks that drive me crazy)  Family is needed in good times and bad and I realize that now more than ever.  I truly love you sis and am so happy that you are on the path you are on.

The second first is of the picture above.  Today was meet the teacher and Cayden got to meet his Kinder teacher Mrs. Schmidt.  I remember like it was yesterday that Mehkya had her first meet the teacher and I had the same feeling today that I had 3 years ago when she walked into the kinder hall at Bennett elem.  The thought that continued to roam my head was "If anything I do during this time, I want to teach this kid the value of an education"  I truly hope that he learns this important lesson.  His teacher is our neighbor so she will keep us informed about how he is doing for we do not know where he is educationally speaking.  He seems like a sharp kid that needs some guidance.  I'm sure he will do fine.  My only concern was that he didn't seem excited.  Maybe it is because all of this is so new, but I hope next Monday he is happy when he walks through the doors for a lifetime of learning.

As I have with my kids, we pray every night with the boys.  Tonight was no different.  After we prayed I asked them if they understood why we prayed and we got into a lengthy discussion about prayer...They now know almost all the words to "now I lay me".  I also got to explain that when I was a child, my sister taught me this prayer and I prayed this prayer for years and years. (many times I still do).  It's these boys who remind me that I need to have a child like faith and I'm thankful that they are here to remind me of that lesson. 

We ate, showered, brushed teeth and as a reward for having a good day we played wipeout on kinect...talk about ROTFL (is that how it goes?)  It was one of the funniest things I have seen in a while.

I'm continually reminded that no matter how difficult this is, will be, or has been, I have the greatest example of all in Jesus...My prayer tonight is that these boys can see Him through us and no matter if they are here for a few months or years they are reminded of this.

To be continued...