Last Friday morning was huge for Team Sublett. Charlie was so excited that he pooped his pants, right there in the courthouse hallway. Kim and I sat before Judge Lunsford as our lawyer worked though a series of questions. After hearing our answers and promises to be be family for Charlie, Judge Lunsford pulled out his mighty pen and inked his name on the bottom of the page, finalizing Charlie’s adoption. Team Sublett celebrated in the appropriate manner: Waffle Shop (what else?)
Friday night found us at the PSU ice rink. Isaac was amazing! He zoomed all over the rink on his rented blades. We took Annabelle ice skating during her first week with us–she hated it! But this time was different. She was determined to try it again. After a few slow turns around the ice holding on to the wall, she was ready to give it a whirl. I skated with her, showing her how to make the skates work, how to get her body to move differently on the ice. By the end of the night, she was making her way around with Sadie, doing quite well!
Saturday was pretty full. I took Sadie hunting in the morning. Doesn’t she look lovely in camo? Unfortunately, we didn’t see any deer. We had a great time sitting together in a tree for a few hours, though. Spending time with my children in the outdoors is a win, any way you look at it.
Saturday night was a time of redemption for Josie. Last year’s spring dance was a nightmare. She was alone for most of the dance, didn’t have any friends, and had a miserable time. We weren’t even sure that she would want to go to this dance. But this dance was different. When she arrived, Lilly led a parade of girls out to meet her. They hung out with her, included her, and made her feel special. I know that they’re only in 8th grade, but my girls are growing up.
Levi has decided to get Charlie into video games early. I secretly suspect that he’s playing Charlie to pad his stats in madden. But Charlie doesn’t seem to mind. He loves spending time with Levi…
Life is good at the Sublett manse. It’s not perfect, and we’re learning how to do life together. We have a long road ahead of us, I know. There are bound to be hurts and disappointments, tears and tough times. But when my head hits the pillow, I can definitely say that life is good.
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