Today was a fabulous day. I didn't have to work today (yeah!), so Peanut and I were able to spend the day together. He was so good!! His birth family (mom, brother and sister) came over today (for the first time since he was about 6 months old), so we spent the early morning cleaning the house.
Peanut was so excited about meeting his brother. His brother is in 3rd grade and an absolute sweetie. Peanut kept saying, "Mama...is ---- coming over today? ---- is gonna play cars with me." Peanut also wanted to meet "K., my first mama." The funny thing is, when they got here and were in the house, the little guy clung to me like they were going to eat him. They are so nice, but he wasn't used to them and felt a little overwhelmed. At one point, (after about an hour of clinging) I was like..."Listen, go play with ---- and ------ or I'm going for a walk around the block and leaving you here with them."
Peanut eventually warmed up and even gave hugs when they left...although he wouldn't hug his brother (whom Peanut was in awe of). Poor ---- was so hurt, but didn't let it show...too much. When I apologized for Peanut's behavior, ---- said, "that's ok." I replied, "No, it isn't. But it's nice of you to say so." To which the third grader said, "Yeah, it is. I have all the hugs I need right here," and with that he pointed to his mom, K. Awe. What a sweetheart...of course so is Peanut's sister.
Our time with Peanut's birth family ended with promises to get together again before Christmas. We have lots of wonderful pictures of our time together> I would love to post them here and show the world our families (in my heart and mind we are family), but I don't want to invade anyone's privacy. Needless to say...I a fairly nice looking bunch!
Back to Peanut and his behavior, which lately have been the source of MANY headaches for me...he was awesome! He "helped" me wash dishes (he ended up with more water on the floor and counter than was in the sink...but the dishes were mostly clean...I only had to touch up a couple), cook, and bake dinner. He also told me he put the soap in the dishwasher (I thought he meant last night he helped Hubby, but I was wrong).
Today was a much needed wonderful day. I am thankful. Tomorrow will hopefully be another fab day as we spend it with my family (we see my in-laws...half of them at least...on Saturday).
Happy Thanksgiving. Here's wishing/hoping/praying that you have lots to be thankful for.
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