tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910013964875645312.post9151921319075283788..comments2023-09-19T06:20:52.598-05:00Comments on Give1Save1-Africa: And Then There Were Threekatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05633557287677635584noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910013964875645312.post-55996887339084460702012-10-04T09:24:12.372-05:002012-10-04T09:24:12.372-05:00Beth, our first few weeks when our little guy came...Beth, our first few weeks when our little guy came home from the orphanage were CRAZY and we only had 1 child in the house. My parents came to visit us here in Zambia and were a huge blessing in cooking and cleaning for us. Also, be SURE to take up any offers for people to bring meals for you. Maybe even ask some close friends or your church to organize this for you?? It IS all about bonding and walking through those precious and difficult moments with Jude. It's a huge adjustment period - take lots of pictures, videos, etc. He will change so fast!! Also, I totally recommend Baby Signing Time - it was a great way for our guy to learn English and bridge the gap between Nyanja and English. I pray that you have all the grace and strength you need for this season! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910013964875645312.post-76556211917093233132012-10-04T09:22:25.913-05:002012-10-04T09:22:25.913-05:00Beth, our first few weeks when our little guy came...Beth, our first few weeks when our little guy came home from the orphanage were CRAZY and we only had 1 child in the house. My parents came to visit us here in Zambia and were a huge blessing in cooking and cleaning for us. Also, be SURE to take up any offers for people to bring meals for you. Maybe even ask some close friends or your church to organize this for you?? It IS all about bonding and walking through those precious and difficult moments with Jude. It's a huge adjustment period - take lots of pictures, videos, etc. He will change so fast!! Also, I totally recommend Baby Signing Time - it was a great way for our guy to learn English and bridge the gap between Nyanja and English. I pray that you have all the grace and strength you need for this season! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910013964875645312.post-55164985689752067602012-10-04T08:31:01.034-05:002012-10-04T08:31:01.034-05:00Oh Beth he is just precious! Thanks for sharing yo...Oh Beth he is just precious! Thanks for sharing your first week with us!Chantelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05887712904925756046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910013964875645312.post-83230835873338806812012-10-03T12:30:58.859-05:002012-10-03T12:30:58.859-05:00What a handsome little man!!! Oh, similarly to th...What a handsome little man!!! Oh, similarly to the baked oatmeal, have you seen the refrigerator oatmeal on Pinterest? I tweak it a bit when I make it though. I add 1/2 steel cut oats and 1/2 regular oats and it helps it not be so mushy. Thanks for all you do! You definitely have your hands full. :DEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14150464602032062344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910013964875645312.post-21076330647277288212012-10-03T10:28:58.051-05:002012-10-03T10:28:58.051-05:00awesome! i'm all over it! thank you!!!awesome! i'm all over it! thank you!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634231113201712048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910013964875645312.post-34810675500299517332012-10-03T10:22:34.008-05:002012-10-03T10:22:34.008-05:00Yay for Jude being home! Try Baked Oatmeal (http:/...Yay for Jude being home! Try Baked Oatmeal (http://allrecipes.com/recipe/baked-oatmeal-i/detail.aspx) for breakfast. Easy to make ahead and freezes well. I make double batches when I make it (in two separate bowls/pans), then freeze in cup up portion sizes. Works like a charm and I eat it nearly every morning for breakfast with warmed frozen blueberries or fresh strawberries. I only use 1/2 cup of sugar and use some applesauce to replace the oil to make it healthier. Hope it might work for you guys too!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14053536125490800808noreply@blogger.com