August 23, 2007

Two Weeks Have Flown By!

It is truly hard to believe that we have already been home from China with Michael for 2 weeks! It is 2 weeks today that we traveled home to begin our new life as a family.
First, I am sorry to have taken so long to get back on here and post a message. Since we have arrived home, we have been so busy with just trying to get Michael settled and SLEEPING! Needless to say, our first week home was quite a challenge. Michael had quite a difficult time with adjusting to the time difference. Our day was his night, and his night was our day. So for the first week, Michael would not sleep much at night, only sleeping 2 hours or so at a time. He would then consistently wake up around 2:00am, ready to play! This happened almost the entire first week home. We were all so very tired. Then finally, this past weekend, after 9 long nights, we finally reached a routine! YEAHHHH!!! Over this past weekend, Michael began to sleep through most of the night, only waking every once in a while. He will cry for only a bit, but then will put himself back to sleep. We are all in much better moods! It was such a challenge for us all, and we certainly had no idea how hard that part of the transition was going to be. But even with thunderstorms coming through last night, Michael has slept the whole time.
We are all adjusting well. Michael is a very happy child, aside from a few meltdowns (which I am sure are just a part of being a 16-month old). Brian has started back at work, and Michael and I are spending our days together. He has been to the park, and swimming with our friends next door. We even had the chance to visit my work and introduce him to everyone there. The house is also almost back to normal too, with most things put away from our trip, and suitcases finally back in storage.
Michael also had his first doctor's visit last week, and we are happy to say that he is healthy from head to toe. He needs to gain a little weight, as he is only 20.6 pounds, and the doctor would like him to be at around 24 pounds. But the way he eats, it will be no time at all that he will catch up. He LOVES to eat, and just about anything!
We are enjoying this time with Michael, as we learn and grow together as a family. This week, Michael has learned to say "bye-bye" while waving goodbye. And he has had wonderful visits from his Grandma and Grandpa, and his "aunt" Theresa.
By the way, today is Brian's birthday. Michael gave him a wonderful picture frame that says "Daddy & Me" with a great picture of the two of them. It made Daddy's day!
Here are some recent pictures of Michael. And I will try to keep posting when I can with updates. Thanks for all of your patience as we try to get back to a more normal routine! I will tell you, SLEEP definitely has helped! Bye for now!
Chillin' after a swim in the hotel pool.

Daddy & Me!

Saying Bye Bye to China.

Ready for a swim!

Peek- A -Boo!

I love Aunt Theresa's chocolate chip cookies!

6 comments:

Christie said...

Such a doll! So glad to hear that you're back and that the routine is finally getting there.

Good to hear an update! Take care of you!

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear you are all settling in to your routine. I'm amazed at how many (practically all)pictures you have of Michael smiling - what an incredibly happy child. My sister has had Kalyn for over a year and we only have a couple pictures of her smiling! She smiles a lot except when there's a camera nearby!
Happy birthday Brian - you've received the ultimate gift!
Love, Wendi

pkitsch said...

Happy Birthday Dad! It is wonderful to hear that you are real parents with all the same issues that plaque the rest of us now. We are so happy for you and are so excited that you are settling in. Please post more pictures soon he is such a charmer!

Love,
Paula & Kenny

Anonymous said...

It's great to see and hear how wonderful things are going, and the pictures are also great love them and Happy Birthday Brian and Happy Fathers Day,and Sue Happy Mothers Day and all that,Michael is such a pleasent Toodler and he's all yours, and you get to spoil him now and forever,what a beautiful smile he has, thanks for the updates, and can't wait to see more pictures.....BYE FOR NOW

LOVE KNUCKY

P.S. I hope Michaels gift arrives in one piece......

Tracy said...

Oh my! He is just so cute, and I love seeing his pictures! I still think we could get a boy referral maybe! Reading about Michael sure makes me know that would be a wonderful thing! Yes, jet lag is awful - I would imagine it will be very hard, and I am dreading that part!

Tracy
LID 11/22/05 - next :)

Mrs. Moose said...

He's so cute. The look that Brian has on his face is familiar to me, as Michael is only 6 months younger than Will! But, I haven't had jet lag to contend with like you guys have - I am really amazed at all you've done together. Have fun, and you know I'll keep reading if you keep blogging:))