Second Fire Station Visit Success

We brought Daddy lunch on Monday while he was working. Then after we ventured out into the bay to see the fire engines. It took a little while and a few back and fourths, but finally Benjamin was ready to go look at them up close!!!

One Month As A Family

Benjamin has now been with us a month...wowie how time flies!!! He truly has been a gift to our family and brings us so much joy and laughter each day. I know I've share all the magnificent, cute and amazing stuff here but believe me it's not been all rainbows and sunshine.

Being a mommy is hard! Being a mommy to a 2.5 year old is harder!! Being a mommy that doesn't know Korean is super hard!!! Being a kid is hard! Being a kid that's 2.5 years old is harder!! Being a kid with a mommy that doesn't know Korean is super hard!!!

We've had our share of meltdowns including tears, screaming and body parts flailing. What seems often times for no good reason, just not getting his way. Other times though it's out of pure frustration from communication breakdown. We've seen many a pouty quivering lip and stares that could melt a hole right through your forehead. Arms crossed, head shaking, toys flying...yep been there too.

But through this all we've grown stronger and closer together. We've also begun showing pictures of his foster family and he just lights up. We talk about them (and us) and kiss everyone's pictures. He is such a strong yet sensitive little guy in so many ways and continues to teach us everyday about patience, compromise and love. Yes, sometimes it's a love-hate relationship but even in the tough moments I try to use unconditional love as hard as it may seem sometimes : )