Happy Adoptaversary!

Dear Rachel and Nicholas,

It is our Adoptaversary!  One year ago today you legally became our daughter and son, although God had us as a family from the start.  It has been a whirlwind year.

I think back on the little angels that came to us.  So sweet, so strong, so scared.  Although, I don't know who was more scared the kids or the parents.  That first night, we didn't have any toys except for the left over mini-pumpkins from our Thanksgiving decorations, but you loved them and played with them until they started to get mushy and I threw them away.  There are still times when you ask about them.  You also ate your weight in clementines.  We watched the Lion King in the basement because it was one of the only kid movies that we had.

The last year has seen you move from babies to big kids.  Oh, you weren't babies like Jack and Teddy, but you were my babies.  The world is no longer something that scares you, but rather a place that should be explored, discovered, cataloged and conquered.  You have both become so sure of yourselves, sometimes to the point of being just a little reckless and Mom and Dad have to reign you in a little.

You are both so kind.  Sure you get in to with each other from time to time.  Regular kid stuff.  But underneath all that, you both have kind, caring souls.  Rachel, you are so empathetic, especially when someone is hurting .  Nicholas, you are always looking out for the little guys, especially your little brothers.  You love nothing more than to try to make your babies happy.

I can not imagine my life without my wonderful children.  Sometimes it is a little scary how much you are like your father and I.  Rachel, you will pay me back for every dramatic moment that I ever put my parents through.  I see you singing and dancing and creating your own little shows and I get to relive my own childhood all over again through you.  Nicholas, you are a chatter box just like your Daddy.  You are also a little obsessive compulsive, which is also like your Daddy.  You may not have our eyes or our nose or look anything like us, but I see your Dad and I in you both every single day.

You may not have been born of my womb, but you will live forever in my heart.

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Rachel and Nicholas - You have enriched our lives and brought joy to our days. We treasure each moment we are with you. Thank you both for loving us so much. From Your GG and Grandpa Bob

Rachel and Nicholas - You have enriched our lives and brought joy to our days. We treasure each moment we are with you. Thank you both for loving us so much. From Your GG and Grandpa Bob

[DeAnna]

What a sweet post and Happy Adoptaversary!!!! (What a great thing to call it too, might have to borrow that! :) )