How do I put into words what I am feeling right now? In short, it has been an absolutely wonderful couple of days and being a Papa is pretty darn cool. I know that things aren't always going to be roses and rainbows, but for right now, I am enjoying every minute.
Nastya has been such a trooper this weekend. She is taking everything and everyone in, nothing too big or too small that she doesn't notice or absorb. It is so neat to watch her and see her reactions to her new world. At times, you can see that she is a bit overwhelmed by it all, but for the most part, she is adjusting rather well.
Friday night was a grand event. We were so blessed to have so many of our friends and family at the airport to greet LA, Nastya, and Granddaddy on their homecoming. If those walls of Terminal 2 at RDU could talk, they would definitely speak of the love that was in that place that night.
Daisy, our four legged daughter, has been a highlight for Nastya and has helped ease the process. Nastya walks around the house saying "Daisy My Daisy" and smiling from cheek to cheek. She has mastered taking Daisy for a walk and Daisy loves the attention! Not sure who is going to get tuckered out quicker? Daisy or Nastya? I do believe Nastya is going to win that one!
Being a Papa is the single greatest feeling in the world. Its official. Its in the paperwork. She is in our home. She is now my daughter. Tucking her in at night and getting my goodnight kiss on the cheek just makes me melt. Getting my morning hug as she comes down the stairs and I greet her at the landing with a huge hug is right up there too. Seeing her master new things, no matter how simple they may be is so rewarding. Its only been a few days and I could go on and on!
Son. Brother. Husband. Now Papa. Pretty darn cool. And if I may borrow a quote from my daughter...not "Daisy My Daisy"...but "Nastya My Nastya"! God is good. Life is good.
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