A Slow Saturday

Today was a pretty good day. Both Zack and Sophia slept until 9:30AM after which they got up for their Honey Nut Cheerios! They were laughing so hard when I served Gina some cereal and gave her a sippy cup just like theirs! They have so much fun with their Aunties and Uncles.

Gina's sister came to visit from Colorado today so she had a good time with Zack and Sophia and got a kick out of hearing them speak Russian. She has a nice bubbly personality so the kids gravitated towards her right away! Sophia especially followed her everywhere she went.

I was getting a little crazy staying in the house so I took Sophia with me for some girl time out returning some items to TJ Maxx. We had a nice time bonding. We went to Target after TJ Maxx for a few necessary items such as Q Tips and tissues! I bought Sophia a bag of popcorn and some apple juice and found that she LOVES popcorn. She ate the entire bag. She chattered away the entire time we shopped. She even picked out a couple of puzzles for her brother while we were there. He already finished the 300 piece puzzle that Babushka bought at the zoo. He honestly did about 30% of hit by himself. This is only because Uncle Drew, Momma and Auntie Stephanie enjoy puzzles too. Zack can sit for an hour doing a puzzle happily.

After shopping, momma made a yummy fried chicken dinner with mashed potatoes and corn. Mom also gave us raw tomatoes and mozzarella which we LOVE to eat like it is candy!

Once our food was settled, we went in the jacuzzi and had a great time jumping in and splashing mom and Stephanie! By the time we were finished we were more than ready for baths and bed!

As I was coming and going, I noticed that Gina didn't seem like herself this afternoon. I kept trying to figure out what might be bothering her, but I couldn't put my finger on it. I was sad for her because I could tell that she had great angst. Finally, once the kiddos were in bed I was able to sit down and get to the bottom of the situation.

Bottom line is someone has a horrible attitude about Zack and Sophia and has gone as far as telling Gina that they don't even want to meet them. Can you imagine????? She was so taken back by the cruel spirit that she just went into this dark place. I guess this person was on a pedestal, and she wasn't ready to see the humanity in him/her. I told her that it is his/her loss and that it doesn't bother me. She insists that it isn't just about him/her not wanting to meet them but more about what would fuel someone she loves to not embrace two little helpless ones that have stolen her heart.

For me, I just don't think all people have the depth necessary to love unconditionally regardless of a person's genetic make up or shall we say from whence they come. I am just reminded of how God fills in gaps like this for us! He will care for Zack and Sophia, and He will protect them from those who don't have the depth to them to accept and love them as fellow human beings. I praise God that my family is able to love these kids like they have come from my womb! I have heard of many who adopt against the wishes of their family, but I have been blessed not to have to deal with that type of selfishness.

Tomorrow Josh and Kenny come back from their dad's house! Zack and Sophia are very confused as to why Auntie Stephanie left them at school for days! They are going to be so jazzed when the door bell rings tomorrow! The cousins will return! All four kids are getting along so WELL!!!! Even after 6428 is history, Gina's boys will long remember how they helped bring their cousins home. What a blessing it has been for Gina's boys to watch this miracle unfold.

I will try to capture some pictures of her boys interacting with Zack and Sophia. It truly is precious. Although, if the boys have their way, after church we will be watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on the big screen tomorrow! :)

There is so much good in the world and so many kind hearts that it is okay to say that MEAN PEOPLE JUST SUCK and know that we are talking about a minority!