Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Two Weeks Home!

We've been home two weeks already and I can't believe how far we've all come...especially Gabe, who is doing remarkably well.
He likes any kind of food and always likes to try new things. Gerber puffs and yogurt are his ultimate faves. He's very curious about people and things. He likes to see people 'do things' and try to figure out what's going on. He's very social and while he likes to play with people, mom must be nearby. He won't just give a smile willy-nilly, but we are learning how to provoke them more often. He babbles a lot usually saying 'da.' He also likes to growl when he's trying to burp and blow raspberries just cuz. He's very strong in both his arms and legs and uses his strength to pull up or grab what he's after. He's currently sleeping 12 straight hours a night (yay!) but naps still need some work. He likes to be in motion...in the car seat, stroller, or just cruising the house. He isn't afraid to try new things, even if he falls in the process. He likes to have his top off and get belly kisses.
We just love him to pieces!
Let's cap this post off with some recent pics:




24 comments:

kelly said...

Awwww, that's so darn cute of you and Gabe in the last photo. Looks like you are giving him a big ol' raspberry and he's quite enjoying it!

I'm glad you guys are all doing so well at home!

Celeste and Tom said...

Gabe looks happy as well as pictures of Mom & Dad. Good thing he sleeps 12 hours at night as Doyle only sleeps about 10. Maybe the naps will come.

Kris said...

Ahhhh! He is so cute! Yay for sleeping 12 straight hours! Thanks for posting new pictures.

Jenny said...

what a happy boy!!!! i can't believe it's been 2 weeks already!!! so time on the "other" side of the adoption flies, huh?

Rach@In His Hands said...

Awww, look at that little love bug! Yay for sleep and lots of fun!

Anonymous said...

Awww, so cute! I'm glad you're all doing well!

Megan said...

He sounds like he is doing SO well! It is exciting for me to read these posts and how well the adjustments are going thinking ahead to our future so thank you for sharing! The pics are priceless :)

emily said...

i have to say it again...
THAT HAIR!!!!

to die for.

Amber and Luke said...

Oh my. He is so cute! I am so happy for you. I know I keep saying that, but wow, it's amazing. It's awesome!

I love the pictures!

Anonymous said...

yay for sleep!!!! naps will come - that was a big struggle for us in the beginning, too.

the swinging picture is so cute! and i think Gabe may have surpassed Cohen for the most hair! you are in for lots of haircuts! we need to do haircut #5 already!

Janet said...

Love the latest pics. Sounds like you are all adjusting SOOO well. That is soooo wonderful!! 12 hrs of sleep at night? Wow...that has me VERY jealous right now (and I'm not normally the jealous type). Is he in his crib? Baby D is also a big fan of babbling the "da-da-ta-da" sounds & making raspberries. Perhaps he and Gabe could have a heart-to-heart talk and Gabe could share the benefits of mega sleep with our little guy while he's at it!

Christine @ 12,450miles said...

I love the photos!! Yay for lots of sleep! 12 hours?! That's awesome! (We still haven't achieved that!)

I can't get over all that hair!

Bekah said...

Well I got tears in my eyes with the last photo...what a wonderful moment! I'm so happy to hear that things are going well! Yea for 12 hours of sleep a night too!

Min said...

The photos are awesome and the news of his adjustment terrific! I love the last photo. It's precious!

Christine said...

So glad things are going well! Yay for 12 hours of sleep a night--it makes such a difference! Love the last picture of you two. :)

MplsCathy said...

Absolutely adorable!! I can't get over the cuteness. LOVE that last photo of the 2 of you. I love it that Gabe is doing so well...and getting 12 hours of sleep? Wow, that's so great.
Miss Posie has been on my mind too. How is she doing so far?

Kara said...

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the last photo! Glad to hear he is doing so well! Naps took a while for us too, but I'm so glad that he is sleeping so well at night!

Mel said...

Did you ever imagine you'd love someone this much!?! You all look like you're doing sooooo well.

Mi Yeon said...

Oh!! Young Min!!!
I am so happy to see him!
He looks really really happy! :)

HJ said...

i'm so glad you posted more pics!!! that one of you and him is priceless :) and that's awesome that he's sleeping so well now! i hope you guys are finally getting over jet lag and getting some rest too!

Michelle and Stefan said...

He is sooo cute! It looks like Gabe could give Alex a run for his money....thought you were describing Alex there for a minute! You'll be busy, busy, busy keeping up with your busy little boy :) I love seeing your pictures.

Tracy said...

SO SWEET! Glad he is doing so well.

lori polzak said...

I am all verklempt (sp??) right now looking at these pics. I know what this means to you, and seeing you with your son is just unbelievable!! I am so happy!!!! Muchas kisses to you all...

Auntie Wowrie

Mi Yeon said...

The 2nd picture make us laugh. He play with remote control there,too!
When we see remote control..we reminded of him so much. Be careful! Maybe young min can reset your TV by it. He did reset our TV! :)