Mama and Papa first date

After almost 5 months of being home with our son we decided to go out and left him with my sister at our house.  We wanted it to be at our house so he has a familiar surrounding, toys, etc.  Fortunately we live near a movie theatre so we walked down to see a movie.  We saw catching fire and it was great.

We left the house telling our son we would be back after.  He understands that word so we use it often.  He said mama and papa as we left, but no tears or panic.  He seemed calm as he knows my sister and has seen many times.  When we came back home he saw us walk to the front stairs through the window and we can hear him saying hi. As soon as walked in he went to mama and was very affectionate giving lots of hugs and kisses.  Papa didn't get much love.

My sister said he was really good.  He played with various toys all over the house and was his usual busy self.  Shortly after arriving home we started the night routine and put him to bed.  We thought he may be up often to make sure we are here, but he didn't.  He slept all night.  Only waking up around 7 to lie down for a bit in the main bed with us which is something he always does.

We were very pleased with how it turned out and feel confident how well he has adapted to life here.  What a great kid I have.

First post adoption report

We met with our social worker to complete our first post adoption report.  She asked general questions you would expect like what activities do you do with your child, does he have a doctor, what do they say about him, etc.

We were also asked about food he eats, his language skills which we provided some specifics on.  We talked about his eating on the go and his all day snacking ritual.  The number of words he says and how some words mean a few things.  For example, Apple and open both sound like he is saying apple.  He can't say the letter c and he try's to sing the alphabet especially loving the l m n o p part.  Overall, it was not a big deal.

We asked about the Russian program and she said its been on hold and not sure when or if coming back.  She had another family she was meeting with who were still waiting for Russia.  I asked her what's out there and she mentioned the US and South Africa as options.  It's unfortunate it has to be this way.  I think countries come and go and every year or two there is a new hot spot.  For many years it was china, then Russia and now who knows.