Early on, we decided that we would be very open with Nicky about the fact that we adopted him from Russia. What better way to do so than to celebrate "Gotcha Day" - the day we literally "got" him?! This year Daddy was home, and since it was so hot outside, we figured the best way to celebrate this year was to head to Gina's for a dip in the pool (aka Nicky's favorite place to be...if there's water...this kid's in it!).
It's so hard to believe that it's been two years since we brought a scared little guy home from an orphanage in Russia. So much has changed. He's come so far! He has started asking me questions again about whether or not my belly was big when he was in it. Hmm...well...you see Nick, you didn't quite grow in my belly...
From that starting point I explained to him (again) how he had 2 "momma's" and 2 "daddy's" and that one Momma and Daddy lived in Russia. That led to a "why? why they not here?" I get kinda squirmy telling him too much too early/young. But, in the end I was forced to tell him that they couldn't take care of him and we came and got him and brought him back here to live with us. In response to that I got "oh. ok momma. i have peanut butter jelly for unch?" Sure buddy, you can have whatever you want for "unch" - it's your day!
One day I hope to have a fully mapped out story that we will tell him. Of course, one day he'll understand, and that day will unfortunately bring about some sadness at the loss of his former life. In the meantime, we'll enjoy the bliss of him only remembering being with us, where he belongs!
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happy 2 year anniv of gotcha day!
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