And he's a champion. He climbed in Allison's lap right from the start, weathered without difficulty the bedlam of a dozen simultaneous "gotcha" moments with about 100 people in the same room, and has been steadily growing more confident since. He loves his toys, he loves his brother and sister, he smiles and laughs, he's curious and interactive as all get out. It will be a challenge to get him to understand he can be more independent now that he's not tied to the regimen of an institution, but that will come in time.
It is, without hyperbole, a miracle. This morning we had two kids. Tonight we have three.
Without further ado, three brief photos as a downpayment on more tomorrow.
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| Our first glimpse of him |
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| Chill. I got this. |
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| Nirvana |
"The art of happiness begins with developing an understanding of what are the truest sources of happiness, and setting our priorities in life based on the cultivation of those sources.” –Howard Cutler
ReplyDeleteI thought of you when coming across this reading. You seem to have found the truest source of happiness in Naomi, Townes and Eli. Wishing you all as much love and laughter as your hearts can hold.
Blissful, exciting moments. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your beautiful new son! Short version--my father-in-law knows your Dad and thought we could use some encouragement by seeing your "gotcha" post. We are waiting for our TA and have hit a roadblock. It certainly DOES help! Thanks for posting and sharing.
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I was so excited to see Eli w/his family! The kids have been asking when he is coming home. We all send our love to you family! Can't wait to see him and all of you!
ReplyDeleteI stumbled upon your blog - congratulations! Good luck with the transition and creating that new family bond.
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ReplyDeleteYay! Eli is within the arms of his family. Can't wait to meet him and welcome him to the larger family unit!
ReplyDeleteSO HAPPY!!! Big hugs to all of you...
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Mindegros!! I am so happy for all 5 of you. Bring that beautiful boy home!
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