And then there is this otherside of our son. The willful side. The side that throws tantrums when he doesn't get his way...He is NOT even 2 yet! LOL!! Anyway, we are trying to improve his reaction to his dislikes....Like throwing an object in anger is unacceptable. The go sit and start crying and pouting is not working for him either! Here is a photo taken of him after being told no stove...
Plus...we don't really know his signals for his wants and needs. And feeding...at the orphanage they just fed him the set amount...whether he was hungry or not, full or not. So...are we feeding him enough, is he full, is he hungry? We just don't know. He has learned to finger feed little toddler snacks and cookies. I don't think he even got a change to do that. He is liking the sippy cup and is learning to tilt to drink.
We may have made a tactical error which may not be helping his transition any. He sucks his thumb and index finger of his right hand. (We think he may be left handed). We have been trying to stop the sucking and substitue a pacifier. He is NOT happy about this change. But he knows what we want...he is just not happy to comply.
Tomorrow we will be continuing our journey of bringing him home. We have to get visa photos taken (another thing Tatyana didn't do...the list just keeps growing...she also didn't get some papers translated) tomorrow a then he goes for his physical. They may take blood because of the possible HIV infection at birth. I'm sure he is going to LOVE that...Oh Joy! Then CHI takes all our papers to the embassy. They have to get there between 9:30 and 11am in order to get the Visa on Monday to go home. We are going to find out what time the visa is supposed to be ready. If early enough in the am, we may be able to fly home on Monday...but we are not counting on this. American doesn't fly on tuesday that is why we would be coming home on wednesday.
So...at most...6 more days!
10 comments:
Oh my gosh, he is just so stinkin cute!!! He may want to suck that thumb for awhile...as a comfort, once he settles in and feels secure with all that love you will be pooring on him..he may just stop! My little boy only just gave up his favorite blanket and the binky took forever...good luck, and such wonderful news!!!
Oh he is gorgeous. What a beautiful little boy. What a little joy he is going to be. Definitely worth all that work. Congrats!
Janet, he is so beautiful!! I am sure that everything will work out fine even though it may take time. I am probably almost as excited for you to get home as you are to get there yourself. Can't wait for more photos.
"They may take blood because of the possible HIV infection at birth."
T.M.I. for everyone to see imo... But I know my little pimp nephew is gonna be just fine!!! :) Can't wait until you guys are safe and back in the states! Travel well sis!!!
aawww...he's so precious, Janet! Hoping only the best for you and your family! Hugs!
He is beautiful. I is wonderful to put his little face with all of your stories. Sucking those fingers/thumb may not be a bad deal(you won't have to worry about him losing them in the middle of the night!) Travel safe and love to you all!
What a handsome little man! CONGRATULATIONS!
He is just PRECIOUS!! I can tell you are soo happy you could burst!
Congrats on your happiness!!
HUGS,
Drea
wonderful news and he is so cute (even the sad face, lol)! hope you all get adjusted VERY soon and we start seeing scrappy creations with him in them too! =]
I am so excited for you! Will continue to pray for you all for a quick and easy transition. He is a cutie!!
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