LN: Parks
DW:
Elly Marchita (30)
DH:
Richard Elijah Sr. (32)
AD:
Vera Yekaterina (17)
--DS:
Aleksei Grigori "Alek" (1)
DS:
Richard Elijah Jr. "
Eli" (12)
DWelsh Corgi: Naminé (3)
DWelsh Corgi:
Sora (3)
It has been one year since the adoption of
Vera and her son
Aleksei was finalized. They each have their own bedroom, though
Aleksei's is very close to
Vera's to help her feel more comfortable.
Vera has been seeing a psychiatrist for about 10 months now. Her PTSD episodes are much fewer and far between.
Vera seems to really enjoy going with us on camping trips. She says the exercise and fresh air help her feel calm and safe.
Aleksei loves camping because he gets to eat smores!
He has a strong sweet tooth.
Eli has been getting along fairly well with
Vera.
He thinks of her as a big sister, which also means he has his moments where he dislikes her intensely. All in all, they get along better than expected.
Eli and Alek get along great.
Eli is already teaching him about throwing balls and catching them.
He says Alek is going to be a great baseball player.
Elly and
Vera seem to have a very close bond.
Vera loves helping around the house and being a mommy.
Elly loves being a nana. Because of
Vera's PTSD and
Aleksei,
Elly felt it was best to homeschool
Vera until she graduates. Then she can choose to go to college or not.
Richard has a great bond with both
Vera and Alek.
He tries to include them on everything and enjoys showing them new things.
Naminé and
Sora love
Aleksei! They follow him around and even nap with him on the couch.