I woke with 2 sweet faces giving me hugs saying, "I love you" they are so happy. But then trouble followed after breakfast. We were getting ready for the park and they had a few meltdowns and fights. Fists were flying, tears, they tried to explain to me in Bulgarian. All I could do was sing the Barney song I've been teaching them, "I love you." I feel pretty inadequate. I calledd our social worker and explained their reluctance to wear gloves and hats (they didn't think it was was fashionable. She spoke to them on the phone and they said they would put on the gloves and hat. But then they changed their minds. I tried everything on the positive side but when I got angry they were afraid to lose my affection and so the quickly discussed together and decided to comply. I really don't want them to be afraid like that but we had to get out of the apartment for food as well as exercise.
So at the park, a few power struggles with Anton. They didn't want to hold hands and be tethered.
We had a break at Starbucks and the were very obedient.
Then the wonderful and always gracious Ullriches showed up. They found a pizza place with kids play area. It was at bottom of big bldg in picture below. Nice and warm place. Then we had a few more fights and tears. Scot and Robin were able to communicate with them. And Scot prayed for the meal in Bulgarian. They are just like all of us.. we're grateful then we're not. But they're really still sweet girls all in all.
Lovely girls. Congrats again!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I really dig those slides by the sides of the park stairs. What a great idea!
Cassie, hang in there sweetheart. I'm sure it's hard caring for all three of them without your hubby. It should be easier to manage when Chris arrives. :) Thanks so much for posting photos. It's so neat to see what ya'll are doing. Praying that you survive until your sweet husband arrives. Love you!
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