I am writing these next few post retrospectively because, as time has a way of doing, it slipped away from me like a tomato slice on a wet countertop.
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| Catherine washing out little dresses, since anything from the market always comes home dusty :) |
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My laundry helpers
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We have spent several weeks getting ready for the arrival of Janet. We started before Catherine left and are still at it. "Getting ready" consists of getting her all the clothes she will need, shoes, bedding, school supplies, etc. It's working with a social worker to get her papers in order. More importantly in our house though, it is making room for a new little person, and new soul and personality in our house. The other kids are helping me becuase that's what good kids do, and I am trying to raise up some good children, but I also want them to understand the process. Even though they were unaware at the time, I want them to understand they were all prepared for. They were all loved before they came to us. Unconditional love is something that can be hard for the brightest of minds to wrap around, but if I can help it-my children will recognize it.
As we wait for sweet Janet, the children have not been idle. Their favorite game at the moment is "classroom". Much to my delight, the front lawn of the Rotary House is still their favorite place to play. I like to sit out on the porch and watch them. It's takes a little time, for them to forget you're there and to go back to playing like no one's watching, but when they do, it's magical. It's a rare glimpse into the private make-believe world of children. What a lovely escape it is for them. How sad that most adults usually lose that place. Thankfully I was raised by whimsical, creative, and forever-young parents, so I will never know such loss :)
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Classroom in session
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Jessie
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