Mothers Day

Two years ago for Mothers Day we had just found out (a couple days prior) we were to be parents to the cutest little guy we'd ever laid eyes on.  Hugs go out to Benjamin's birth Mother on this day. I want her to know that her little guy has a home, a mommy, a daddy, and an extensive network of family and friends that love him so much and will be there for him forever and ever : )   

Last year we had hoped our little cutie would be home, but those wishes were quick to be laid to rest with major slow downs in the program. Hugs go out to Benjamin's Foster Mother for taking the time to love and teach him about being a kind, considerate and loving little boy. For being there when we were not and showing him what family is : )   

So alas we are are here again at Mothers Day and so very happy that Benjamin is finally home. His laugh and smile are infectious.  His chatter and sweet voice are music to my ears. His hugs, kisses and wanting to hold my hand just melts my heart. His transition to our family and ability to take on so much newness in such a short amount of time keeps me in awe.  

Friday his day care invited moms in for breakfast...that was a messy glazed donut treat. Then today was a fun day had by all though Fred had to work (sure he had more fun there).  Donuts, playing outside, train ride, lunch, more playing outside then inside then outside, DQ and early bed.  A jam packed day with no nap for Benjamin : ) 

Love you to pieces little man, thank you for making me a mommy : )  
To many more Mothers Days!

Thank you to my guys for the flowers

Making wrapping paper for Grandma's gift

"Throw Momma on the Train"

A yes DQ for dinner...no cooking for mommy

Asleep on the couch during Amazing Race

3 Months Together

Well March just flew by and we've now been together as a family for 3 months. Just another week and it'll be 3 months home!!  Can't hardly believe it's been 3 months as Korea seems such a distant memory. My how time flies when you're busy with work, visiting with friends and family on weekends, and finally able to get outside for a few nice days of weather. Oh how we've cherished those days outside and it's hard to get Benjamin back inside, he's loving it out there!

Benjamin is doing well with day care. Less days with tears at drop off and more and more jabbering at home. Always new words coming from his mouth including our recent new one..."yuck." I do believe he enjoys being there with the other children playing, painting, coloring, reading, singing, dancing, and of course snacking. Um hello who wouldn't enjoy this schedule?!?!  I also believe we have the best of both worlds in that he gets to have these great experiences away from home while Fred and I continue with our adult responsibilities (you know earning a paycheck and keeping the house/yard from falling apart) and then we get to spend the afternoons together. It is hard sometimes to work the afternoons he's home with Fred and wishing I could be down stairs with them...nice thing is I can enjoy him on a quick break. 

Sleep has become a bit more fragmented this last month. To begin with day light savings time just throws a 2.5 year old for a loop...lasting days even a week. Benjamin has been in his own bed by himself for about the last 2 months, but he seems to be needing us a bit more the last few weeks. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason or trigger that I can tell, he just wants us with him. Some nights he doesn't want to fall asleep without us in there and then other nights he's up crying off and on. We continue to keep him in his bed and go to him for comfort as needed, sometimes staying in bed with him for the remainder of the night...just easier when we all need our sleep and and he just needs the security.

Now for a HUGE photo dump of our third month as a family....

And the little guy chooses salad over pudding!!!!!