Home and Happy!

Braden loves his room, all the colors and all the fun stuff in there.  He is even comforted by his cozy crib.
All continues to go well, and we are slowly working out of jet lag.  I cannot believe that our little guy is completely in sync with the time change, but Ken and I continue to suffer with jetlag.  We are all very happy that Braden is doing so well.
He loves to laugh, and we all love to hear it so we do what we can to make it happen.  Swinging him around, tickles, raspberries on the belly, playing with balloons, puppet shows.  Such fun!

We didnt have much fun at the doctor, though.  We love our pediatrician and she is quite gentle, but the TB test and the blood draw was a bit torturous.  The lab tech must have seen the big "cry baby" sign over my head and asked that Ken hold Braden while she drew blood.  I didnt disappoint, as it was very hard to hear my little guy's screams and cries.  They took alot so that they can test to be sure that the vaccines that we were told Braden got, were actually given.  They are also testing for a few other things, that are commonly seen in adopted children.  We beelive all will be well.  Our mission now is to get some good nutrients into him.  He is in the 15th percential for height and in the 5th for weight.

We have introduced some new foods, and it is fun to watch him feed himself.  We really prefer to, but he is not only insistent, but quite strong in grabbing utensils.  He is also particular in wanting to be fed by us with chopsticks versus a fork.  Food that is yukky with a fork, is suddenly very yummy from chopsticks. 

The dogs really love that he is feeding himself at times  - there are lots more snacks now.  Except for the toppled dish of strained apples, pears that went all over them, it is all good.  Unfortuantely he also has learned how to feed them from his tray. (thanks,  Uncle Tom!)

He also uses both hands equally well - interesting!