adjusting

well its been almost 2 months and 2 holiday have passed
since the twins came to live with us 

we have been visited by numerous people
including family an friends

 but since the twins are in the foster care system 

(and we are 'technically' their foster parents until we finalize)

we have visits with social works, case works, CASA's, evaluations, and doctors

(thank goodness for google calendars so i keep everything straight!)

peanut was 'feisty' when she 1st came to us 

she screamed, fussed, and didn't like being held 

after working with her she has become 

a little sweetie

peanut loves to be held, cuddles, laughs and giggles 

(most of the time)

still working a few other things but overall she is doing well 

our sweet bunny took a turn over the holidays 

she became....
frustrated and angry 

not sure if it is a stage, too much stimulation, interaction

or perhaps the perhaps the honeymoon is over?

but they did get thrown off their schedule over the holidays
and they love their schedules 

and she hasn't been the same since

she bites, hits, scratches, pinches 

and most of all hates being held 

so after talking to some professionals and friends 

we are giving bottles at every nap and at night

(we were only doing the night bottle)

i am wearing the girls in a sling during the day 

which they love 

we are still feeding them and not allowing them to help

we are the ones who bathe, dress, change the girls 

and we agreed no one else can give the girls bottles 

we are also on a tight schedule during the day 

these girls like to sleep and if they are off at all 

the entire family pays 

adjustment is a understatement 

but although it has brought frustration
its also given us joy and laughter
which fills the cup that can
feel pretty empty at the end of the day