A lil update...

Sorry for the delay in posting life's been really crazy. The holidays have been a bit rough for the boys as they have overwhelming emotions they are trying to manage. The joy and thrill that comes from Thanksgiving and Christmas are enough on their own to make a child burst with joy. Dominick was old enough to remember the meaning and fun of Christmas, Eli couldn't remember all the details but emotions were triggered. Dom, without hesitations remembered we were celebrating Jesus Birthday and also without hesitation remember the marathon of opening gifts!

Unfortunately with the good emotions came some really tough ones. As soon as the decorations went up last year the boys were removed from the comfort of their foster home into this strange new world, our home. So, it was as if the decorations and christmas carols stirred anxiety in them and there were some subconscious fears about having to leave. Those emotions are enough to make anyone burst as well. Although the boys for a time made a few steps back in development (behaviorally mostly) they worked through the tangle of emotions, both good and bad, in an amazing way. I am so proud of them! I believe that with each passing of Christmas the boys will become more secure in knowing they are here forever.

Speaking of forever...
If you remember in all my previous posts I've never noted that the adoption is finalized, well that's because it still isn't. It's pretty much ridiculous how long it's taken. Honestly, we should have been finalized about 3 months ago but the state is just too busy to push that paperwork around. We did find out, however, that our attorney (the one finalizing the case for us) has all the paperwork she needs to get it done. We'll be signing some papers soon and setting a court date with a judge for the final signature to make it all legal. If we are still not finalized by the end of February I will be SHOCKED!

I had a "they are growing up too fast" moment the other day when I was thinking about preschool for Dom. Eli might be going to preschool next fall as well. I realized that our time for swimming, the library, play groups, parks, and special adventures is going to get cut short! So, without a doubt 2011 is going to be full of bonding time for the boys and I:) I'm very excited about that! That's all for now, it seems the first post after not blogging is always the hardest. So, I think I'm back into it now.