The last few days have been trying. Not unlike any adjustments that any parent has made through the course of parenthood.... But trying nonetheless.
We are still working on time difference adjustments. Thanks to a fellow adoptive mama I finally "got" that Emily's 12:30- 1:30am wake up crying is because her little body thinks it's lunch time and she's hungry. Still no fun getting up for that. Ha. I used to be up at that time already but lately when my daughters lay down to sleep, this mama can hardly hold her eyes open. Olivia is a champ in the sleeping department. She may cry and fuss when she goes down but aside from a short whimper or a wet diaper she is out until I wake her in the am.
Emily was a GREAT sleeper in China but with her own adjustments and being sick and her desperate parents trying any combination of OTC Meds (advised by the dr) to keep her fever down and her spirits up... She is miserable (though smiley) and restless. I'm pretty sure she's allergic to Snyder... Guess we better pack up and move to Florida! (Hey Rob, you listening?!) ha...jk but the dry dusty air is tough on me and I'm seeing, tough on her. Who would have thought id miss the steamy humidity of living in south Florida. Ha!
My mom has kept me sane (and the house clean) while I get my own clock straight and my sinuses adjusted. Never mind having two littles to take care of 24/7, which is amazing. :-) I'll never be able to thank or repay her for her help and love! What would I do without her?!?
My patience isn't what it needs to be and now I'm clear on why God has "worked" so hard with me on learning patience through the years. Lol. It's funny, it all makes sense now. Lessons (via God, jobs, friends, mentors, mom) in my NEED to be more organized are finally clicking. Better late than never! Im not there yet but I'm heading in the right direction! He is shaping me up!
One thing is certain. I love these little girls so much. While I get tired, frustrated bc I don't know how to help them feel better and have NO idea what to do sometimes... I love them. I'm so very honored that God has placed them in our care and created them especially for Team Taylor.
I got up early before everyone this morning bc I heard it raining. I love the rain... As do my sinuses :-). So I'm sitting in the garage, drinking my coffee, and sharing my thoughts with you while I listen to one of the best sounds God invented (rain). 
As you pray, please pray for the girls health and our adjustment. Pray that God will comfort their hearts as they adjust to all things new.
With love and grace,
Jenn
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