Sleeping And Everything!

Well, Madi is adjusting to everything wonderfully!  Her two biggest struggles since we've been home have been sleeping ... and the dog.  For the past four nights now, Madi has fallen asleep in her bed and, without an hour of crying thank you very much, has been asleep pretty quickly.  It is wonderful to know that she is secure in the fact that we will all be here when she wakes up.

As for Sophie (our dog), she still tells her to "go" almost every time she's near, but at least Madi is not shrieking in terror!  She even has begun to pet Sophie ... kind of the same way she pets my gotee.

This past week was graduation week for both of the boys.  Caleb graduated 8th grade last Tuesday night.  Among the many awards he won for either top or runner up student in multiple subjects, he also won the Principal's Award given to only one boy and one girl in the school!  What an awesome big brother (and friend Clayton who hopped in the back)!

On Thursday, JJ graduated 5th grade.  Among his many trips to the stage were awards for staight A's all year and the People's Award given to outstanding students who are also outstanding friends.  Man, can Madi's brothers get any more awesome?  Josh will tell you no! 

We now have a high schooler, a middle schooler and a no-schooler!

Madi got to hit the pool with her brothers and cousins for the first time this week also.  She only got waste deep, but it's all positive progress, right?

It's been another great week (or so) getting to know Madi even better and getting to see her become more and more comfortable being part of our family.  She is quite the amazing little lady!

"...  oh wait, excuse me, did you know Sophie is right over there?  Don't you think she should be put up for awhile?"  I'm translating what Madi is probably meaning when she says, "GO!" while pointing at Sophie our dog.