So you're all probably wondering where we're staying... I'm not that ambitious to actually keep this updated on daily basis, so we'll work on trying to keep it updated on a weekly basis from now on.
We had a great first week at home. We were incredibly blessed by a group of our friends here, who had arranged to keep us fed as we transitioned home.
We had rotisserie chicken, KFC chicken, Hamburgers, pizza, chicken burgers, soup and buns, pulled pork, ethiopian food, Lasagna, and more. It was an awesome week of food, and we thank all of you once again who contributed.
Even though we are in a process of cocooning, and ensuring that Eli is attaching well to us, we felt that we needed to get out and spend some time outside the home. As a result, we had a busy week of connecting with some family and some friends, and introducing Eli. Eli has been showing some real good signs of attaching to us here. He loves both sets of grandparents already, and really enjoyed spending some time in the pool with Grandpa Dueck.
He met most of the friends that showed up with food, and learned that he may have to start sharing with friends when certain little friends closer to his age showed up to have a look at his stash of toys. Speaking of toys, we were happily surprised when another adoptive momma and her dear daughter showed up during the week with some toys for Eli to play with. He has really enjoyed those toys, R, and I'm sure you'll see many a picture in the future with familiar toys :).
We went on a little excursion to visit our dear dog, Zeke, who is still being looked after by our friends R&P and their 4 boys. Eli was a little unsure of Zeke, but as we played and visited with P and the boys, it seems that he warmed up to him just a little bit. It will take some adjustment, but we think that it is almost time to introduce Zeke and Eli in our house. This will happen this week.
We learned this week, just how positive our transition has been for Eli. He has been so very happy, and has traveled so well. We are blessed to have Eli in our lives.
We had a great first week at home. We were incredibly blessed by a group of our friends here, who had arranged to keep us fed as we transitioned home.
We had rotisserie chicken, KFC chicken, Hamburgers, pizza, chicken burgers, soup and buns, pulled pork, ethiopian food, Lasagna, and more. It was an awesome week of food, and we thank all of you once again who contributed.
Even though we are in a process of cocooning, and ensuring that Eli is attaching well to us, we felt that we needed to get out and spend some time outside the home. As a result, we had a busy week of connecting with some family and some friends, and introducing Eli. Eli has been showing some real good signs of attaching to us here. He loves both sets of grandparents already, and really enjoyed spending some time in the pool with Grandpa Dueck.
He met most of the friends that showed up with food, and learned that he may have to start sharing with friends when certain little friends closer to his age showed up to have a look at his stash of toys. Speaking of toys, we were happily surprised when another adoptive momma and her dear daughter showed up during the week with some toys for Eli to play with. He has really enjoyed those toys, R, and I'm sure you'll see many a picture in the future with familiar toys :).
We went on a little excursion to visit our dear dog, Zeke, who is still being looked after by our friends R&P and their 4 boys. Eli was a little unsure of Zeke, but as we played and visited with P and the boys, it seems that he warmed up to him just a little bit. It will take some adjustment, but we think that it is almost time to introduce Zeke and Eli in our house. This will happen this week.
On Friday morning, the 3 of us went strawberry picking. We met many friends and even a family member who had been unable to meet Eli until now. Eli got his first golf cart ride. He thoroughly enjoyed himself and it was great to show him off again to others, and we got lots of freshly picked strawberry's.
Finally, this afternoon, we went to watch our nephew Z in a baseball tournament. Eli was happy, and content most of the day, and was able to meet his cousins again, and get to know them a bit more. It was an exciting baseball game, and he was tuckered out by the time we went to bed this evening.
Finally, this afternoon, we went to watch our nephew Z in a baseball tournament. Eli was happy, and content most of the day, and was able to meet his cousins again, and get to know them a bit more. It was an exciting baseball game, and he was tuckered out by the time we went to bed this evening.
We learned this week, just how positive our transition has been for Eli. He has been so very happy, and has traveled so well. We are blessed to have Eli in our lives.
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| One of the rare times Eli has fallen asleep in his car seat. |
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| Thanks ASI. We appreciate our "family" of co-workers |
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| Exploring a new toy from Grandma and Grandpa |
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| Mom and Dad, this water is coooooold! |
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| Thanks to all of our friends who contributed to our meals. They were all delicious! Thanks everyone! |
Sounds like a busy, but rewarding week! So glad you made it home safely and that you're all adjusting so well!!
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