Doctors, Dentists and clothes, oh my!

When you bring in two new children into your life, there are days when you feel like they are the sun and you are the planet orbiting around them!  They need everything!  You go to the pediatrician, and they needs many blood tests to make sure they're healthy, and it turns into half of your day when the nurse and the nurse practicioner can't get any blood out of them!  I know they felt like pin cushions, and I am amazed that they took it like two Marines!  They were so brave!  And they've been so good for their 8 shots within the last 2 months as we attempt to get their immunizations up to date.  However, they have learned well as new American children, and cut their deal on the way home since they had "suffered" so much.  We laughed as we heard just how much their English skills had developed as they said, "ok, ice cream, TWO TV shows, and no shower!"  And Maggie was very good when she had to get medicine to take care of a parasite she had.  They were so cute as partners: Maggie held her nose and Ginger poured the pink medicine in her mouth (which, by the way, was the most expensive medicine this family has ever had to have!)

Today's adventure included a 2-1/2 hour dentist visit with two cleanings and one minor filling.  The good news is that their teeth, like their hair and nails, are very healthy and it's looking like we've dodged the "braces bullet" too.  The interesting part was that the dentist looked at their panoramic X-rays, saw the full development of their 12 year molars and said that he thinks they're more like 12 years old than 10.   Hmmmm.....another clue!

And just when you think you've got them clothed with some fun, cute and functional things, the season changes and now they need all winter things!  They are very fun to shop with!  Like their big sister, they are all into shopping and fashion, and they know what they like and what they don't.  They still like to please, though, as 10 (or 11, or 12) year olds, and will wear something if encouraged enough!

With all the work that's gone into it, I wouldn't go back and change anything!  It's truly a joy to not only have a way to serve the Lord every day through taking care of these new daughters, but it's a joy to experience all the ways they pour blessings into our lives!  God has truly equipped us as parents of Ginger & Maggie along with Ryan, Joel and Jenna.