It's been 2 weeks since we arrived home with Roman and we have been so blessed with a little boy who is so fun and loving. It was hard to really gage what he was like in the orphanage because he didn't really feel that comfortable with a stranger. Now he is making his way into the American world EVERYTHING being new. It's a first for so many things. Swinging in the swing, eating ice cream, feeling the rain, taking a bath just to playing, coughing, riding in the car seat, playing outside, allergies, having his own room, getting all the attention, Patty Cake, Peek a boo, crying really loud, grandparents, English language, sisters, older children, men - it's a lot to handle. He is doing so well and learning so much every day. Each day he is gaining confidence around the house and learning to walk better and better. He is very intrigued about different textures to feel - grass, carpet, walls, leaves, car leather, etc. There are so many things to explore and do. We are having fun and it was worth all the time, paperwork and expense.
We are spending a lot of time outside and I'm sure he has not been outside enough to experience seasonal allergies until now! But he is loving it and points to go outside most of the time .
His grandmother got him this little trike bike for Christmas and it has rave reviews for not turning over. But, it doesn't say the kid won't just fall over 4x on our tiled kitchen floors! I think he gets too excited or reaches to pick something up. He will get tired of falling and decide to stay upright!
Our little son was handed over to us to leave the orphanage- with just his diaper to his name. Not even the clothes on his back. It's quite humbling after i think back to it. I think about it often. I have a heart for orphans but Even more so now. This process has been in process for about 2 years to add a child to our family. I always thought about it as that- adding a child to our family. Now it's evident also that we rescued a child from an institution who was an orphan and gave him a loving family. It's a different view.
Jenny
Finally!!! He is precious! If you need to show him some mid western weather, we're open any time! The girls are looking great too. So pretty!
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ReplyDeleteRoman has literally hit the ground running. Another "first" -ballgames and the ballpark, but he is handling that well. He was the star of the show at Lilly's ballgame this week. As he held onto the bottom bench, he ventured around the stands, patting the wet benches, pushing the big wheels of his stroller to remove the obstacle in his path, then turning loose and walking several steps to peer through the fence at the ballgame.Mom
ReplyDeleteJenny,
ReplyDeleteI love your blog. Everytime I read it my heart swells with joy for Roman and his new family. But also sadness at the others who are out there in the world waiting to be loved. I pray many blessings on Roman as he continues his road of firsts. Praying for the rest of the family as well.
Praying that when God burdens the rest of us we are as unafraid as you and Russ in our actions.
Mandy