Tomorrow just may be the saddest day in this whole transitioning to Omaha process... It is my last day with the kids that I babysit, John Paul, (5) Anya, (2) and Cooper (4 months). I have sat for John Paul since he was 2, and he has grown up so much over the past 3 years. When I first met him, he barely talked. He was very much of a 'whine and pointer'. But now he talk A LOT and always has something to tell everyone he meets, which keeps everyone entertained. Next fall he will be off to kindergarten. What a big boy he is now!
Since I've started babysitting, two more children have come into the family. Anya Marie came into the family from China when she was a little over a year old. She has also grown up a lot over the past year. She was born with cleft lip and cleft pallate, so she has undergone two surgeries to repair them, and will have a couple more at least to go through in her life. She has always been a very smiley and energetic little girl, but she has a little bit of an attitude. It's an attitude you can't help but laugh at though. She adores her big brother like no other and always copies everything he does. She is still working on talking and forming words, and the progress she has made so far is so great. I can't wait until she can speak everything on her mind. It is bound to be great entertainment!
And then there is Cooper James. Cooper was born on February 10th, and with that brought much excitement. He is also a very happy little boy who just melts your heart with his smile. He has grown very quickly and will make his parents very proud someday as they sit on the 50 yard line at the Husker games watching him play :)
I have been so very lucky to be a part of their family for the past 3 years. Bill and Melody are supportive of everything I do and always there when I need advice or someone to talk to. They have raised wonderful children and even if they don't know it, they set a wonderful example of what a great marriage looks like. They are always there for each other and work as a team in everything they do and are patient with each other. They have really made an impact on the way I look at marriage and family and how I will go on to live my life.
Tomorrow is going to be a rough day for me as I soak up my last day with the kids, but it will be great when I see them next to see just how much they have grown.
Since I've started babysitting, two more children have come into the family. Anya Marie came into the family from China when she was a little over a year old. She has also grown up a lot over the past year. She was born with cleft lip and cleft pallate, so she has undergone two surgeries to repair them, and will have a couple more at least to go through in her life. She has always been a very smiley and energetic little girl, but she has a little bit of an attitude. It's an attitude you can't help but laugh at though. She adores her big brother like no other and always copies everything he does. She is still working on talking and forming words, and the progress she has made so far is so great. I can't wait until she can speak everything on her mind. It is bound to be great entertainment!
And then there is Cooper James. Cooper was born on February 10th, and with that brought much excitement. He is also a very happy little boy who just melts your heart with his smile. He has grown very quickly and will make his parents very proud someday as they sit on the 50 yard line at the Husker games watching him play :)
I have been so very lucky to be a part of their family for the past 3 years. Bill and Melody are supportive of everything I do and always there when I need advice or someone to talk to. They have raised wonderful children and even if they don't know it, they set a wonderful example of what a great marriage looks like. They are always there for each other and work as a team in everything they do and are patient with each other. They have really made an impact on the way I look at marriage and family and how I will go on to live my life.
Tomorrow is going to be a rough day for me as I soak up my last day with the kids, but it will be great when I see them next to see just how much they have grown.
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