Pics: playing with house friends in the sea of toys, Erick praying to the plant that he could eat some of the dirt in the pot, Sunday stroll with friends, Beth and Angie.
Some of you have been asking what I do all day now that I don't have a job and I'm in a lovely, warm city. Well, I don't sunbathe and eat chocolates all day! OK, maybe a little here and there. We did get into a kiddy pool for a few minutes yesterday. He loved it!
Erick wakes up now at ~6-6:30, we stroll in to make breakfast, play in the playroom with the other kids, skype/videocall Daddy at 8:00, get dressed and climb the stairs for awhile and burn some energy, and then usually get into the stroller and head in to town to explore, run errands, stroll him to sleep, etc. We're back for lunch, I chase him around some more, try to get him down for a nap around 3, chop fruits and veggies for the next few days or do laundry, dinner at 5, play, read, call Daddy again, bottle, bed around 8. And I'm pooped! He's at a pretty clingy stage, so there's no alone time. It's a stretch to get the bathroom door closed for 2 minutes! Again, I know, all you parents have "been there done that" and it's nothing new to you!
I'm learning those fine-tuning skills like just the right moment to transfer a sleeping baby from arms to crib w/o waking him, the wonders of cheerios in the bib pouch to keep him occupied for a few minutes, and how to cut nails!! I wait til he's really tired and asleep, lean over his crib to trim and file with a petzel on my head (my brother's mini headlamp--he'd be so proud of my innovative use!)
Our adoption process is moving along at a normal speed as far as we know. We haven't heard of any glitches yet. Pat and I will likely meet w/ our Guat attorney at the end of March when he comes here. I haven't posted a timeline as I really don't know what the details are and I'm trying to focus on getting to know Erick right now. I trust and am very appreciative of our agency and know they are working hard on our cases. Yes, it will still take several months. That's my timeline.
About Pat coming--he's coming March 21 and care packages with homemade sweets would be very appreciated!! He can make room!
7 comments:
Sounds like you're keeping busy! I love the picture of Erick and the plant! He is really studying whatever it is in his hands! Very Cute!!!
Felicia
Great pics...I was just about to get on to give you a guilt trip about no new posts:)
I love the rock eating picture - classic. Also great idea with the petzel...I have two of those from my outdoorsy days and I clearly need to give one to Emily to take down
So are those sawdust murals just sitting in the streets for 3 weeks and no one touches them, no wind blows them away and it never rains? That is a mystery to me...
In case Pat didn't tell you...they had a picture presentation of that coat drive you two participated in where you slept outside all night in the freezing cold. The best pic was Pat sleeping in the car...the church roared in laughter at that pic:)
Jimmy
Erick looks like such a jolly little fellow. I'll bet he is a lot of fun! Hope you are doing well.
Jana
It is great to see you and Erick together. Joanie and I think of you often and look forward to celebrating with you, Erick and Pat when you return home.
I hope to recruit Pat to help with our annual golf tournament with donations. All proceeds go to the Adoption Resource Fund so maybe Joanie and I can adopt a wonderful person such as Erick. It will also help keep Pat off of the streets while you are gone.
We think of you often and pray you are safe.
Joanie and Tom
It was fun to hear about your "schedule"... it is hard to wrap my brain around what that will be like! I love the picture of Erick in the swing. I couldn't sleep last night after getting your email. Hope to see you very soon!
Emily
Pat and Lee Anne, we are so happy for the both of you. I don't think there is another couple out there that deserves this wonderful blessing as much as you two. We can't wait to meet you Erick! Love you Pat and LA.
J and Meg
You have some great pics! Love the picture of all the kids surrounded by toys. Now that is a play date!! Erick is just adorable. He is so inquisitive and has a contagious smile! I just love seeing him. Thinking of you guys. Take care!
Amy
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