16 Days

It's been 16 days since we laid eyes on this dream...our answer to prayer. It's been 16 days since we heard Samuel scream for a full hour in protest of being separated from his beloved nanny. It's been 16 days since we watched Joey's plea to become a big brother turn into his reality. It's been 16 days since we watched a cautious, observant little boy show a glimpse of a smile and his sweet personality. It's been 16 days since we first held in our arms this evidence of God's continued faithfulness! 

This is what Joey has longed for.  He has 

asked for months that he and his brother 

would get to ride in the double shopping 

cart.  Last night...success!

Oh, what a difference 16 days makes. 

Since arriving home, we have fully "enjoyed" (sarcasm inserted here) the ramifications of jet lag. The "baby fog" is gradually lifting...at least for now. The brothers have had a hard adjustment with time. The first night home, they were exhausted and slept endlessly. Night 2 was playtime, complete with a movie and home cooked breakfast at 5am! The 3rd night involved wrestling a screaming, wiggly toddler. It also involved being used as a human jungle gym including countless kicks, slaps, and a tooshy in the face. Each night has involved an excited 5 year old sneaking into his brother's room at 2am just to see if it's time to get up and play yet. 

Joey initiated this story time with the 

personalized book from Su Su and Big Joe.  

Both boys were in a trance.

Molly is by far the favored Webb family member.  

Samuel stands in awe of her at every meal 

time.  He reminds us often that we do in fact 

have a "da" in our house.  

After a mandatory introduction to Tex-Mex Sunday night, Samuel only required an hour and a half of full contact wrestling to fall back to sleep. He is a mover and a shaker, even in his sleep! Samuel has continued to wake 3-6 times each night, mostly just requiring a hand on his chest to assure him his family is still close by. Joey and Samuel are good buddies with only a few tifs though out the day. Mostly, they play well together. The language barriers is only a minimum frustration within our family. Thankfully, toys and giggles are universal! 

The only kid I know who eats quesadillas with a 

fork.  Clean hands is rule #1 for this guy!

Joey decided to teach Super Brother Samuel 

some words using an app on Daddy's iPad.  

Apparently he has Samuel on the fast track with the speed 

he tapped through the words.  Slow down!

Over here, we are in need of 

Zzzzzzzz 

Please pray for quality (not even asking for quantity) rest! Jet lag is serious - seriously miserable! Also, Russ is back at work. The man who has graciously taken over cooking, cleaning, and formula making has now returned to his work day.  Joey initially cried about this. Reality sets in and we begin the real adjustment to our "normal" life.  Memory-making ahead...