All by MYSELF!

This morning Elijah was building a tower with his blocks. He likes to do this from time to time. After a few tumbles, he built this one! It's taller than he is! Boy, this mama was clapping and cheering, when he stood up on his tippy toes and put the top block on.:) And then I ran for my camera!

Singing at Bedtime

When you're happy and you know it, shout HOORAY!

Sounds good!

Well, I received some good news about Liam's echogram. The doctor is out of the office so the nurse called me and told me that the echo was normal except for a minor abnormality in one of his pulminary arteries. She said there is no obstruction. The doctor will be calling me next week to let me know the plan to follow up on it.
In the meantime.......

Liam's hair is a growin'......:)

Cardiology

Today Liam and Elijah both had Cardiology appointments. They were so cute together. I confess I dressed them the same, but excluding their pajamas and jackets, the Elmo shirts are the only thing identical they have. I couldn't resist.

 They both had EKG's. Elijah went first. He giggled while the stickers were put on and then freaked out when the wires were attached. This also sent Liam into a frenzy! Thankfully, it is a quick test.:)  Elijah checked out okay.:) Liam has to go back this Thursday for an echogram in which he will need to be sedated for. He had a PDA repaired while he was in Russia, but today the doctor also heard an abnormal heart murmur. Please say a little prayer for my sweet boy. He is precious beyond words!

Silly boy!

After he finished his breakfast, Elijah flipped his bib up over his head. Silly boy!

10 days

Liam has been home 10 days. It seems like he has always been here.:) He has added even more joy to our family. The boys have really adjusted well to each other (alot better than I anticipated). We have a pretty good routine going so far. I couldn't ask for anything more.

At 7 years old, Liam weighs in at 28 lbs. and is 38 inches tall. He has gone to the dentist and the pediatrician so far. After a good cleaning and some xrays, the dentist said that Liam has severe gingavitus and periodontal disease. This is because his teeth were not taken care of while he was an orphan. To be honest, it looked like they had never been brushed. But now they are beautiful and he has no cavities! Our dentist is going to consult with a periodontist before we go back next month.
Liam can feed himself and also drink from a cup independently. Right now, he only eats mashed foods. In fact, he refuses to eat anything that is not in a bowl and served with a spoon. My main concern is that he eats right now since he is so small.....but we will gradually be working on introducing solid foods also.
We are working on a few signs. Today he signed "all done" by himself.:)
He LOVES to take a bath. He gets upset when bath time is done.
He loves to watch cartoons. He really likes Mickey Mouse and Signing Time videos.We all went to see Beauty and the Beast at the theater the other day and he was glued to the screen. It was so cute!!
He loves music.:)
He is a cuddler and loves to be picked up and will always come and sit on my lap, if I am in the room.
He is really sweet and very smiley.
He sleeps like an angel all night long.
He also likes to ride in the car. He gets excited when I am putting his coat on to go outside.
He will still keep a hat on but has decided that socks are for the birds.

Tomorrow we go to enroll him in school and also begin to have some testing done. He will not start until mid February, when I go back to work. Right now, I am soaking up every minute with him......and loving it!

ADOPTION is........

one of God's greatest miracles...