Saturday, June 09, 2007

Saturday, June 9, 2007








1st full Day as a Family of Three

Amy and I woke up around our usual 7 am and to our surprise Az was still snoozing away. He slept the entire night and didn’t wake up until around 8:30 am. After Az woke up, Amy changed him and we decided to fix some breakfast. Az had a scrambled egg, a piece of cheese toast, and milk. He enjoyed all of it. There has not been one thing he hasn’t eaten. Yesterday he had a banana and 2 cracker sticks for snack and beans, rice, and half a hamburger patty for dinner. He does really well feeding himself. We try to make sure that he only puts one bit of food in his mouth at a time. It seems that sometimes he sucks food down whole. Also thank goodness for the stroller that we brought. It has been a life saver. He uses it as his seat for meals. We push it up to the glass coffee table in front of the couch, which makes a great dinner table.

After breakfast we played around the house for a while then decided to take a walk around the WWII memorial park. We struck out around 10:30 am. Az walked for a while through the park, but then wanted to ride for a bit. We walked through the rest of the park and down to the water fountains. He liked watching the water shooting out of the spouts. He has also discovered that he can push the stroller. After strolling for a bit more we walked back to the apartment to get ready for some lunch. I had a grilled cheese sandwich while Amy and Az had green beans, potato dumplings, broccoli, and bread. Yes, he ate all of his veggies even the broccoli. After lunch we actually got Az to take a nap although it took about 30 minutes for him to settle down. I think the “happy feet” soundtrack will be a naptime and night time ritual. He finally fell asleep watching the shapes and colors of the screen and listening to the music.

Az woke up about 3:20 pm from about an hour and a half nap. He was ready to play and loved to bang empty coke and water bottles on anything that he could reach. He also likes to look out the window and press his face against the glass. Amy even got Az to start blowing kisses. I even think we got it on film. We had a good spaghetti dinner except that when it was gone Az started to get upset. We took an after dinner stroll down to the river for a few pictures and fresh air. Az did not feel like walking so he rode in the stroller while enjoying the wonderful weather. It was sunny and between 65-70 degrees. It was great weather for a walk in the park. We made it home around 8pm and let Az play for about an hour. During our playtime Az started giving us kisses for the first time. It was great. Then it was bed time, a time that Az does not like. We again played “happy feet.” Az fussed and cried for only about 5-10 minutes, which is much better than the naptime and last night. At least we have found something for the meantime that works. Maybe tomorrow’s fussiness will be even shorter. Amy and I finished the rest of the evening with “The Daily Show” on CNN.

We are now two days closer to flying to Almaty and can’t wait for a change of scenery. Nothing is on the schedule for tomorrow except pancake Sunday and a walk to the park. Who knows what Az will do tomorrow?

Hope everyone is doing great and we can’t wait to get home to visit with everyone. Have a great weekend and we will talk to you all soon.

Love, David, Amy, and Az

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

I see what you meant about the play pen being too small. At least he won't have to sleep there much longer. He is getting more secure with you two not leaving him. That's why he is settling down. I hope you get lots of his firsts on tape so we can see them. I know it thrilled you both when he starting giving you kisses. Tell him to save some for us.

We love you all,
Papa & Nanny

Anonymous said...

David, Amy and Az,

Congratulations on Gotcha Day. The pictures are priceless and I couldn't help but cry seeing Az finally home with his forever family. Enjoy the rest of your trip and have a safe journey home.

Robin Gillis

Anonymous said...

Looks and sounds like you two are naturals at parenting. Seems that the new foods and empty coke bottles are his favorites. Can't wait to see all of you.

We have a new great niece, Ameila Dye Watson, born in Chattanooga last Thursday. The cord was wrapped around her neck so she had a rocky start and had to spend a couple of days in the ICU. She got to go home today.

God's blessing for a safe trip home.

Mary Ann

Anonymous said...

GOOD MORNING; I KNOW THAT THE AIR IS FILLED WITH EXCITEMENT. LOOKS LIKE EVERYTHING IS FITTING TOGETHER WELL AND AZ IS GETTING SOME PEACEFUL SLEEP. THE NEXT FEW DAY AND MONTHS WILL ALL BE FILLED WITH NEW THINGS AND I THINK HE WILL BE AMAZED. LET US KNOW WHEN YA'LL GET TO ALMATY.
HUGGES AND KISSES
LOVE DAD AND PAT