Nana and Papa's first few days...

Jon's parents (Nana and Papa) rolled in yesterday. It is so amazing to see our family connecting with the baby. It's hard to live so far away.

Now, about the visit. The first thing I have to say here that it is like pulling teeth for me to get the baby to laugh. Don't get me wrong, he'll laugh, but it is sooooo much work. Then, Nana walks in and the kid cracks up. Good thing I'm not the jealous type. Go Nana!

Last night we brought the baby to shabbat services so the rabbi could welcome our newest congregant. Julian actually yawned when rabbi was talking. Nice. The cutest was someone waved at Julian from the pews and he waved back and then everyone waved to him. Super sweet.

Now, what's new with the baby? CRAWLING! Yes, that's right folks, crawling. Forward. On command, not so much- but leave a camera unattended? It's game ON.

Nana and Papa

Impromptu dinner

We were going to go to the farmer's market with Lori and Stella today but since Stella woke up on the wrong side of the bed, Lori invited us to come over instead. Jon, apparently starved for some adult company that isn't me, practically started salivating, and asked if they have a grill...

Lori was very gracious and ok'd our invitation to bring ourselves and our meat to her house. Greg was also very kind to greet his surprise visitors with a smile, even though Jon was drinking the last beer in the house. Julian was happy and easy going, and we had a lovely dinner of meat and meat. We then finished off with 2 rousing rounds of 'Ring Around the Rosie' before we left so the kids could both get to bed.

Couldn't have been a more perfect night.


Julian and Stella


Julian's new bib


Cutie Tootie


Obviously not at Lori and Greg's.
Had to post this though, as apparently Elwynn has signed up for a yoga class we didn't know about.

Just photos

helloooo!


what's better than having a bucket of toys? getting into a bucket of toys!


like i said...


happy clean boy

Sharon and Jeff's visit

So, jury is in, I'll keep blogging. Things may slow down a bit though as things are starting to ramp up with the new office, and I am getting ready to head back to work in 3 weeks. Did I mention I really like being home?

And for our update with the Boy...
Last Thursday we had an appointment with a specialist in attachment for adopted children. She watched us with the baby and we talked about his transition, and our experience so far.

It was very helpful for us to have some additional guidance regarding how to best assure he makes the transition from his first home to our home. We talked about all of the losses he has experienced...not only language, smells, people, sounds, foods, but also specifically how he is put to bed, how his diaper is changed, how he is bathed...everything. She gave us things to watch for, as well as some specific recommendations for how to encourage his attachment to us. She suggested that I do more of the nurturing (Jon has been bathing and napping with him most of the time) as this time frame is crucial for him to really connect to me as well as Jon, especially before I go back to work. We had been having Jon do most of this as he will be the primary care taker at least until he goes back to work in Nov. And, she thinks he is where he should be in the process of his ongoing attachment. That is great news.

My sister Sharon and her hubby Jeff have been here for the weekend. It has been amazing to have them here. I miss my sis.

For their time here, we have been following the recommendations of the therapist regarding visitors, which means them playing with him, interacting, etc. but limited holding, and no care taking (meeting basic needs...feeding, diaper, comforting, etc.) I look forward to their return once he is a bit more settled so he can experience all his auntie and uncle have to give.


we have julian on us when we can


the baby is waving for the first time...wish this shot was taken from in front!
btw- the trick is now firmly established
it is soooooooo cute


oops, overflow


absolutely entranced with the guitar (and uncle jeff)


we're taking bets on when he'll crawl. what do you think...?

Mama Feliz

I got a package in the mail (that I had ordered) and Jon reminded me we're not supposed to be buying stuff right now, certainly not without a family meeting. Well I opened it and showed him the 2 purchases. An "adoption rocks" bib, and a t-shirt for me. I got a dispensation.





We are also happy to announce that Julian is excited about learning to play frisbee. He didn't crawl for it, but close!

New Skills

Here is a series from this morning. First of all, we put him down about 3 feet from this basket. He butt scooted to it, and the photos follow. Please note when he was done with this he tried to stick his finger in the electrical socket in the background. Sweet.