Five Weeks Home!

My oh my does time fly. Gabe is doing remarkably well and really seems to be thriving in every way. I wish I had had a crystal ball to see today back when we first came home. The first week home was rough. Though it was expected, it was still very hard. After about 2 1/2 weeks, we all really turned a corner. That's when we officially kicked the jet-lag and got settled into a routine. Today, Gabe is a very happy, smiley, adventurous, funny, chatty, curious, almost-walking, healthy, love-able, baby.

He loves:
...other kids, especially girls and will make a crawling bee-line to any cute girl under 2 at the playground.
...brushing his teeth. At first he wouldn't let me put it in his mouth, now he starts to squeal with delight when I pull it out. I think it feels good on his chompers.
...machines and loud noises, including making loud noises himself.
...taking walks and going to the playground. You all know the boy loves to swing, but he also likes to climb, go down the slide, and watch the big kids play.
...to do something cute or funny and then turn around and give a big smile to make sure 'omma' saw it too.
...morning cuddles in mom and dad's bed after his morning bottle.
...getting his hair combed.
...our cat, Posie. She is an instant cry-stopper when she enters the room.
...to eat anything and lots of it.
...blowing spit bubbles. I know it's gross, but he it's funny to see him concentrate on opening his mouth just so.
...to meet new people. He likes to spread his charm beyond just his mom and dad and is curious to check them out.

Really, I could list a ton of all his cute, little, ways of 'being.' He's such a joy and each day brings a new discovery for us all. We love our boy and our new family :)