Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Back again.........

I haven't posted anything in a while because I couldn't transfer the photos from my camera to the computer for some reason but now things seem to be working again. We have now been home for 6 weeks. Rafael is doing great! He now has a regular nap schedule and goes down around 11am for two hours. He also goes to bed pretty easy now after we rock him for a few minutes. Wonderful!!!! He has been sleeping through the night from 8pm until 7am but for some reason he decided to get up for 5 hours last night. He wasn't cranky but was smiling and laughing and was wide awake. He just wanted to play but I just wanted him to go back to sleep. He eventually did at 4am this morning. Hopefully that doesn't become a habit. Our second visit with the social worker is tomorrow. We have monthly visits for 6 months. The last one went well so hopefully tomorrow will be the same. Rafael is a real show off and loves to sing and dance when we have company. He dances in a circle with his eyes closed and swings his hips back and forth. He's soooo cute!!!!!!! We had a 3 night visit out to my parents house this past weekend. Brian had a course all weekend so he stayed home alone. We had a great time and Rafael loved all the extra attention. He had homemade ice cream for the first time and loved it and he also went for a walk in the woods which is amazing considering how short his little legs are! He loves the outside and had his first trip to the park a few days ago. Here are a few photos from the past two weeks. Our boy continues to be super active but he gets cuter by the day! He now will point to his head when I sing "head and shoulders, knees and toes" and he will shout Hurray when we sing "if you're happy and you know it". He is saying bye but not consistently and he will now kiss us on the lips which is precious. It is amazing how fast the time is flying by!











6 comments:

Jennifer said...

I just love him in his TIGGER hat!!! And the picture with the bowl and the spoon in his mouth! Ooh, I am puddles of mush! I'm so happy for you that he is such a delightful boy. Your posts always give me something to smile about! Good luck with your next SW visit!

Agnes said...

I'm so happy for you, Renee! It sounds like Rafael is transitioning well and your family in getting into the swing of things!!! Probably, like you, I am so pleasantly surprise and the kids' resilience during this transition!!! I honestly think, they've transitioned way more smoothly than us parents!!! Hahahaha!!! Keep up the good work, mama!!! Best to you all for tomorrow's visit. I'm sure everything will be great!!!

Wendy said...

We love your son at our house. A good day for us includes reading your blog and ooohhhing and ahhhhing over Rafael, the happiest little Filipino boy on the planet! 'Cause that kid of yours? He has the best smile on earth!

Jenny said...

I'm glad that he is normally sleeping very well for you guys. Levi is still on the morning schedule that he had while in the Philippines...he still gets up between 5:30-6:00 in the morning. In fact, he was up with me at 5:20 this morning. Raphael looks to be a very "busy" little guy. I'm sure he keeps you guys moving. So glad to hear that all is going so well with his transition. :)

Amber said...

Oh Renee, he is such a cutie! I love the pictures...he always looks so happy and has such a gorgeous smile! I'm glad to hear that things are going well...keep up the good work, and keep posting those adorable pictures! I love seeing them!! Good luck with your next SW visit...I'm sure that it will go well and that Rafael will be happy to entertain your guest!!

Wendy said...

You need to enter that boy in some kind of cute baby contest. Pronto. He is a shoe-in.