The children are learning new words every day. Nate–gone for just 5 days on business–came back to a bevy of new expressions.
“Sho [sure]” is Caleb’s most recent response to most everything. Pretty much sums him up — ready and game for anything–and a man of few words alongside his verbose big sister.
I’m wondering if Eden’s prayers should be a litmus for what these kids are absorbing from me. Her prayers are like a linguistics parade. Does she understand that prayer is talking to God …or is this just early evidence that she’s a verbal processor like her mommy? (God help Nate.)
Tonight this is what she prayed: Jesus, thank you so much Jesus. Thank you for Daddy and Mommy. Mommy’s on the phone. Eat your salad. Timer going off. Two minutes. Six minutes. Seven minutes. Amen.”
She’s getting her numbers. Don’t you think?
Thanks to Eric Carle, my children know intimately the animals on the endangered species list. They may not know what number comes after five, but they know that Xolo starts with “X” (what the heck is a xolo anyways?). Yesterday when I was asking Eden what she was making with her play dough, she quickly responded “A bed for my boa constrictor.”
Oh, of course.
She still points to the sink and says “please turn on the water in the wash-your-hands” but yet she knows those animals–asking me if her pink shoes were the same color as a flamingo. (Maybe I should have followed the earlier advice of a speech therapist: to label everything in my house.)
Hard to believe, watching them make “smoothies” with their legos or perform mini-concerts for their bears that they’ve been on American soil for just under 4 months.
At night when Eden drills me with the same questions, in the same order … “Mommy, stay here? Mommy sleep here? Daddy sleep here? Eden and Caleb sleep and then wake up and Mommy and Daddy here? And then Mommy and Daddy and Eden and Caleb cuddle time?”…I wonder if this is like every other four-year-old, getting a grasp on their schedule, or if this line of questioning is driven by fear of more loss.
Regardless, I assure her, Eden, Mommy and Daddy will stay right here. We sleep here. Mommy isn’t leaving.
We’re just crazy about them.
Hearing about your life makes us soooooo excited to bring our four year old home!
That is so beautiful!! And for what it is worth my five year old did that when he was four – and still does some times. He NEEDS to know what is going on and that we will always be here. I think it is pretty normal and reassurance is always a good thing.
How much more precious can it get?? I love the prayers! And your children are just so beautiful.
I think the questions are born out of her sense of comfort! She gets it! SHe wants you to know that she understands life at the Hagertys and just like all of us, just wants to hear that she is correct.
love it.
Beautiful. I’m so glad God placed Eden and Caleb in your family.
Sara,
I love reading your updates and seeing these BEAUTIFUL children blossom in your home! Praise God for His perfect gift to them and to you and Nate. I agree with Sharon above, she says it so well, “I’m so glad God placed Eden and Caleb in your family.”
I love what children that age seem to focus on – like knowing the name of a boa constrictor but not the sink. They have their priorities! Your children are so beautiful, too!
Sara…we’re crazy about your kids, too! And we haven’t even met them yet. =) Can’t wait to see you guys soon. Love, Moseleys
I love these living miracles and testaments to God’s love!! Thank you ,as always, for sharing with us!!
Sara and Nate – wow! The children are absolutely gorgeous! I love hearing all the new things they are learning – even things we have no clue about LOL! xolo?
Have a blessed weekend – you remain in our prayers!
Love and hugs,
Jill
The things your precious children say are so adorable…. I love it!