About one year ago I wrote THIS about meeting Belly Boy, (Actually it was probably a year ago yesterday. Its hard to figure out which day it was since the time zones are different).
Its been a year since we met Belly Boy believe it or not! I can't believe it! Ethiopia is still so fresh in my mind as if it's been less than a year, but Belly Boy has always seemed to be a part of our family past a year! He has been a blessing to our family in so many ways. For this special post that is kind of an anniversary to meeting Belly Boy, I will list several ways in which the little guy has blessed us and how we are so thankful for him!!!
1. Belly Boy blesses our house with running feet at all times. I do believe the kid never walks. A constant noise in our house is "pitter patter. pitter patter." as he runs back and forth from the playroom across the foyer to the living room! Its an amazing sound!
2. Belly Boy blesses our family by making us laugh ALL THE TIME! As he perfects his English, he makes silly mistakes and startling phrases that sometimes just crack us up! He also constantly makes goofy faces!!!!
3. Belly Boy blesses our family by giving us someone to snuggle when we're sad or stressed. Especially if you have an "owie", he will give you hugs and kisses to make you feel better. And if you tell him stories, you can keep him there a while!
4. Belly Boy blesses our house by greeting Dad at the door when he comes home from work. Miss Bossy and Sports Dude are past the stage of welcoming Dad home each night, and I think Dad enjoys to get hugs and cheers again!
5. Belly Boy blesses our family by making us sit down and relax with him. He is always eager to play with anyone willing, and many times throughout the day you can find him sitting on the floor with some member of the family, being cute and playing nicely with his pal.
We are so very thankful for Belly Boy! We have been, without a doubt, blessed by the addition of him to our family! Thank you SO MUCH, God, for giving us this precious little guy!!! The long process and wait was worth it when we got Belly Boy!!! Thank you for leading us to Belly Boy, God!
Belly Boy, I love you so very, very much! To the moon. And back.
