Adventures in Adoption part 3

The prayer of a parent of a concrete child "Dear God please don't let anyone know he is mine at this moment and if they do let them think he acts like his father."   At this moment in history I knew all the worst jokes my older kids and I made about me being so competitetive were true.

"Ash, just stand here and don't let the ball in the box."  "Ash.... you don't actually have to stand in that exact spot."  "Ash... please move just a little and try and catch the ball."   "Ash... mommy is going to the car for some tylenol."

So, I am super competetive. My oldest daughter (bio) had every advantage know to man and God then chose to throw in natural talent in anything she touched.  I on the other hand could make going to the mailbox an Olympic event if my neighbors were going at the same time. Yeah, yeah, yeah I know... wicked and sinful, don't you worry, God has humbled me plenty, He gave me my second daughter, "The daisy picker." Yes that has been her life time nicknames since we put her in soccer a 5 (huge mistake).  Also, have you got a look at that face above. Of the 4 beautiful blessings we adopted, God has proved He has a sense of humor that won't quit, by giving me....ME...Sports Mom Superb, 4 children who cant; walk, talk and chew gum at the same time. Just so you also know His wonderful mercy, He gave me JR, my third (bio) child, and yes another GOLDEN CHILD when it comes to sports, so as much as He enjoys toying with me He has blessed me too.

Now if it comes about that you get a concrete child, AKA A STICK IN THE MUD! practice Lamaze breathing even if you have never birthed a child on your own.  Ash is my Lamaze practice child and I am willing to lend him out if you want a breathing partner.  If I say "it's partly sunny today", a small smirk will say "and partly cloudy."  If there is a chore to be done and Ash is terminally lazy, he will walk using tiny tiny baby steps.  So creativity is key.  Make reward to match the task and how it is done. It will save you a great deal of money on hair dye.

For all the stubborn behaviors this child has a smile that will melt your heart and a hug and cuddle that win you over FOREVER! 

Would I adopt him again, Absolutely!  Would I sign him up for soccer again..... probably not :).