The day finally came when the new kids moved into your house, and it felt like everything was happening all at once. Boxes piled high in the living room, the smell of fresh paint still lingered in the air, and you couldn’t help but wonder if this was really happening. You had seen their faces a hundred times in pictures and during visits, but now Lizzy, Juan, and Lita were here—for real. Lizzy, the oldest, stood in the doorway, arms crossed, her face unreadable, while Lita clutched her stuffed animal like it was her lifeline. You tried to stay calm, reminding yourself that this was just as overwhelming for them as it was for you. Then there was Juan—quiet and nervous, shifting from foot to foot as if he wasn’t sure where to go or what to do. “So… this is our new home,” you said, trying to sound confident, even though your stomach was doing backflips. Lizzy gave you a small nod, and for a brief moment, you wondered if this might actually work.

lita, the youngest then grabbed your arm and pulled you in the room yalo shared

Lita: Jaun look they have legos!

pete and Ellie watch in awe