2 Week Update

 Well, we have had Bumble for two weeks and things are going well.  We have finally all adjusted our days and nights - including Bumble, and we are falling into somewhat of a routine.  Bumble is still waking a few times a night to ensure we are close, and of course we have Peanut up usually once or twice a night with his new found freedom of being in a big boy bed.  So although we have our days and nights transitioned...I wouldn't say we are well rested! :)  But...we are getting there!

Bumble and Peanut are slowly getting used to the idea of sharing their mommy.  Like my sister warned me, "There will be a battle going on and you are the turf they are battling for."  Oh so true, but thankfully these moments are becoming fewer and fewer.

Bumble became more hesitant of Jon shortly after arriving home, but is slowly beginning to "allow" Jon to hold him here and there for short periods.  He adores Runner and Pixie has won him over as well - they are his second go to.  Jammer is a help and steps in to play with Bumble when needed, although Bumble is a bit hesitant of him as well, he loves to have him push him on the swing.

Twinkletoes is prcessing all the change in her own ways.  I believe she is excited about Bumble coming home, but I think it has also raised some of her subconscious insecurities, as we have had some things to work through.  She is at the age that she is just coming to grasp what adoption means and we have had some interesting conversations about adoption in general and her personal adoption as well.  Slowly with a little time to process and a little extra attachment parenting she is coming around to enjoy her new brother and I pray that they will grow close in the years to come!!

We were welcomed home by a wonderful crew of friends and our two oldest boys, Jammer and Runner, at the airport.  We arrived at midnight - so we were not anticipating it.  We were deeply touched to have Andrew welcomed so lovingly!!  Here are some pictures of our travels home and our welcome at the airport.  Yes, I am holding Andrew on my lap on the van ride to the airport - they don't use carseats in Korea.  And yes, that is Andrew asleep on the floor of the plane - he slept for about half the flight which was great! :)

We are all adjusting!  We seem to have a couple of really good days and then usually have a harder day.  Two steps forward - one step back.  We know it will take time - months - for those moments of grief to pass.  Usually when Bumble is uncontrollably unhappy, and nothing else seems to help, if I put him in my carrier he seems to settle down.  His Foster Mother often carried him in a carrier and I think it is reassuring and familiar to him when he gets overwhelmed.  However, he is a big boy with low muscle tone so I get quite a workout!  Also, he has conked me pretty hard in the jaw a few times - head butting, so I am trying to learn to dodge that one!  Slowly he is getting used to the hustle and bustle of a large family and we are attuning ourselves closer to understanding his needs.  We have begun trying to teach him a few signs to help with communication.

Jon has started back to work - he even gets to work the weekend. :)  I can't complain I guess, as he has had three weeks off.  I don't know how I would have survived the last week and half at home without him.  I'm a bit leery still of how I'm going to fly solo with both Micah and Andrew.  Hopefully they will only grow more compatible over the next couple days, since we have a swim meet, Mass, apiano recital and a Baptism to attend over the weekend. :)

Here are some more pictures from our first days home.  Remember Peanut is almost 2 1/2 yrs. old and Bumble is 1 1/2 yrs. old, however Bumble is bigger than Peanut.  Peanut falls in the 2-3% for his age and Bumble falls in the 98-99% for his age.  Bumble does have the sweetest smile - I love when he shares it with us!!