And He Stole My Heart!

Originally posted May 9, 2011

Hello All!  So sorry for the lack of updates the last couple days.  We’ve been livin’ and learnin’!

That sweet boy currently sleeping my bedroom is truly amazing!  He has a smile that absolutely melts my heart.  We have spent the last few days learning about his likes and dislikes.  So far he likes pretty much any food expect good healthy fruits or vegetables.  He’ll try anything, but rarely eats more than a bite of that healthy stuff.

He loves music and especially enjoys sitting on dad’s lap watching the prayer room.  One of these days you’ll see him bopping and dancing his way around the prayer room.

He loves his big sisters who can make him laugh quicker than anyone and are diligently teaching him bad habits like turning lights off and on.

He loves to hug and snuggle…for a few minutes until he is off to check out what someone else might be doing.

He is big and strong and enjoys muscling boxes of toys, strollers with the brake on, or anything else that looks fun to push around the room.

He also likes buckling any buckle, but particularly his stroller or feeding seat thereby making it nearly impossible to put his squirmy body in the seat when you want to. :-)

He LOVES sitting up high on Dad’s shoulders anytime and anywhere.  That is the foolproof method to calm him down when he gets overwhelmed.

He thinks waves are a riot, but is completely unimpressed by floaties in the pool.

If he gets away from you for a second, he’s off like a lightening bolt.  You can’t imagine how fast that little guy can run.

Truly to see him, you think he is 3 so we have to be constantly mindful not to expect him to act like a 3 year old.

To finish up my bragging, I will also report that he is speaking dozens and dozens of words.  He will be talking up a storm very soon.

Yes, we have our moments.  He throws toddler tantrums, which are getting less and less as we consistently work and love him.  Yes, he misses his first mama.  So we pray over him, love him, speak scripture over him, and speak the truth that he is wanted and loved.

We have no doubt that God provided this amazing boy to our family!  We’re beginning to find a daily groove that works for all of us.

Enjoy a few more pics.

One of Christian's favorite places on dad's shoulders.

Love that look.

Playtime before the girls get up.

Happy to have the big sisters up!