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Haiti Adoption

How about some favorites?

1.) I love it when he wants to be held by BOTH of us. One of us will be holding him and he’ll stretch his little arm waaaaay out to let us know he wants us both. 😀

2.) I love it when he decides it’s “private concert time”. He pulls us (and Kevin’s guitar) into one of the crib rooms and after strumming a little bit on his own, he tells Daddy to “chita” (sit) on the tiny chair, and then he plops down into my lap, and points to the guitar and says (in his sweet Haitian accent), “Play please, Daddy!“. When each song is over, he claps and says, “Bravo, Daddy! Bravo!“, then, “Play please, Daddy” again. 🙂

Guitar with Daddy

This next photo was snapped the very first time Sweet P ever saw his Daddy play guitar. I can’t wait to show you the expression on his face once he’s officially a Palmer! 😀

Haiti Adoption Guitar with Daddy

3.) Making puzzles has continued to be a fun activity for the three of us, too:

Haiti Adoption Puzzle | Three Angels Childrens Relief

He pat-pats each piece into place when he finds one, and yesterday afternoon while we were sitting there, he turned to me out of the blue, looked me straight in the eyes and said, “I love you, Mama”.

Needless to say, I am absolutely FLOATING around this place today. 😀
Happy 2-26!

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  2. Gina

    Oh my goodness, my eyes are watering just reading about him telling you he loved you!! What a precious time!!

  5. Kalie

    I just got tears in my eyes and goosebumps all over! I’ve been following you for years and this has been my favorite post yet. 🙂 So, so happy for you and your family. God is GREAT!

  7. Susan

    I am so happy for y’all!!! I can’t wait until y’all are officially three Palmers!! Thank you for taking us along on the journey and I want you to know I pray for y’all.

  8. Lorrie

    May God bless you and your little family. So happy for you all!! What a privilege it is to be able to love on God’s children!

  9. Sandy

    How precious! Thankyou for sharing. I have had a tough week and this has been a sweet reprieve. Nothing like precious little one. Keep floating! Blessings on your sweet family!

  10. Cheryl

    Layla,
    Your post gave me goosebumps. You and Kevin must be over the moon. I bet y’all melt every time he says daddy and mama.

  12. Robin O

    Long time reader – don’t think I’ve ever commented though. But man… this got me. Tears a’flowin’! I bet your hearts are just bursting. So, so happy for your little family and the time you’re finally getting to spend together!

    • HollieB

      I was just thinking the same thing!! I got all misty eyed at your last comment – “I love you” – its the best three words ever to hear!! I am a lurker and never reply….just observe and ooh and ahh over décor,colors and how you have an eye for simple and classic design. but after reading this….I just had to reply!!

      Congrats to the Palmers – your story just keeps getting better!!

  15. Kristin S

    Layla, I usually save your posts until the end of my “reader” scanning but today I couldn’t wait to click and read! Mama and Daddy!

  18. Lee Ann Overman

    OMGosh…no words, just all emotion…. I need Kleenex, because I can’t see to type.

  19. Sharon Stinson

    Tears springing from my eyes when reading your posts has now become a regular occurrence! Praise God that your Sweet P has literally welcomed both of you into his life with open arms – and what loving arms those are. Can’t wait to see three smiling faces in the pictures very soon! (PS: love, love the awesome “Family P” shirts)

  21. Tiff

    My heart aches with great joy to see you building relationship with your son in preparation for when he can come home with you. The entire adoption process is agonising and exciting all at once, with times of despair and hope mingling to form that deep yearning to be able to show him what it’s like to be a Palmer. Sweet P is getting glimpses of that and I’m sure he will yearn to be with you. I am praying, praying, praying that God will hasten the day xxx

  24. Shannon Fox

    So blessed to share this time with you! Can’t wait to see that little face and hear that Sweet is officially a P!

  25. Ann

    God bless your new family Layla. You will have many more “melt your heart” moments. Hoping sweet P comes home soon.

  26. Toni

    You are obviously the answers to each other’s dreams! What’s not to love?
    Best wishes for continued blessings.

  27. Lonestarlady

    Oh, my!! This brought tears to my eyes, and such joy to my heart!! I am soooo happy for you all!! I wish you could take him home right now!!

  28. Louise

    So THRILLED for you all! It’s only just clicked why you’ve called him Sweet P! It’s n adorable name, but I’ve only just realized the significance! I’m just bursting with excitement for the day when you finally bring Sweet P home with you!! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful time in your lives!

  29. Momma Sande

    Layla,
    I love reading how your son is changing you and your husband’s world around. I have 4 adults children and love them to pieces. God is doing something big in your lives. He knows your heart and He knows that Sweet Pea is supposed to be in your family. I love that you call him sweet pea, because I use that with the most special people in my life.
    God bless you and praying that you will all be under the same roof very very soon. Sweet Pea ‘s forever family.
    In His Grip,
    Momma Sande

  31. Marjorie

    This is SO beautiful SO very happy for all of you. Can’t wait to see your Sweet P. Safe travels back and I hope he can come home soon.

  34. Michelle Mortensen

    I enjoy your decor posts, but I ABSOLUTELY LOVE your posts about your adoption journey. I am so happy that you have finally been anle to meet your little guy and that there is already so much love there. I hope the trip continues to be safe and full of great moments. I pray for you and your family and I look forward to hearing all about the day when Sweet P finally comes HOME!!
    Hugs, Michelle from simplysantabarbara.blogspot.com

  35. Denise Gebalski

    How very sweet. I know you have been waiting for this day too come. So glad to see you made it! How full your hearts must be. Congrats to your little family. Hope he gets to come home soon. Safe travels!

  37. Joanne B.

    My heart feels so big for all of you when I see these pics- I can’t imagine what you are feeling! God bless your new little family!

  40. Vivian

    Oh, how wonderful is our God!!! Praise Him for this unspeakable blessing!!!! Love and safe return to you all!

  43. Starla

    Can’t wait till you’re singing him to sleep in his room.:)
    May the Lord bless this precious time with your Sweet P.

  45. Bethany Gibbons

    February 26th…your dream! It is truly miraculous and beautiful the tender mercies of our loving Heavenly Father. Both the little and big ways he shows us that he really is aware and involved in our lives. I am so happy for your family!

  47. Jill

    I’m crying & praising God for the beauty y’all are having with each other. My heart has hurt for the long wait of this for you all & seeing that you’re together is such a relief 🙂 The shirts & music & puzzles & oh goodness 2/26…I’m just a happy mess! Praying each day for you 3. Thank you soooooo much for sharing.