Today a colleague of mine came to visit the boys with her two beautiful daughters. They arrived with homemade playdough, cupcakes to decorate, and the most beautiful handmade quilt (made by the mom, pictured at top of today's post). Certainly the airplanes are quite fitting for Aaron as he made his journey to his new life on several airplanes. In fact, when I recently ordered him a piggy bank, I had airplanes painted on it, again symbolizing his journey to his new life in our family. Today the girls played with Donovan and Aaron, with the playdough, board games, and even in the "sand pit" and with ride-on toys. The boys both were thrilled with this attention. As they drove away (and Aaron was crying), Donovan asked, "Mommy, I really like those girls. Can they come back tomorrow and play." I assured him that this summer, over school vacation, we will invite them to come over. This was such a special visit, and we are all admiring the quilt!!
In addition to the special visit and gifts today, our boys were thrilled when several packages arrived in the past couple of days for them, from the Savage family. (Karen was my college roommate, bridesmaid in my wedding, is a best friend of mine.) First a delivery of flowers and balloons from the family. Then, yesterday afternoon, a delivery by Fed Ex of a wonderful Little Tikes Easel for Two, and two large pads of Melissa and Doug Easel Paper. Then, just after dinner, the UPS man arrived, bringing two boxes (perfect for two boys to carry inside!). Inside we found art supplies to be used on the easel - nontoxic dry erase crayons (who knew such a thing existed!) with special hand mitt eraser, multicultural colors of chalk, and an eraser. The boys will have so many special times with the easel and art supplies.
We continue to be so grateful for the kindness of our friends!
THANK YOU!
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