Just wanted to let everyone know that we are still here and so busy! Our joke is that he's doing great, we're the ones struggling! We did not have the luxury of ever having that phase where he stays where you sit him! Our girls never had the strange urge to rearrange furniture,and they stopped climbing higher when their attempts resulted in bumps and bruises. Apparently his need to conquer the challenge is worth the consequence, even the tenth time. This past month has been difficult as we transitioned to being a family of six. It has taken a lot of intentionality, but we have made much progress. Each week gets easier. I have made a list of "then and now" comparing changes in Liam's behavior within the past two months of being with us. It is amazing how well he has adjusted.
daddy only....becomes distressed when mommy leaves and returns
only one word "Baboo"....20 plus signs and imitates English sounds/words
point and grunt....says Mama and Dada and signs meaningfully
fought bedtime routine......settles into our arms and calms
we slept in same room....sleeps all night in his own bed in own room
rocked to sleep.....after bed routine lays down still awake drifts to sleep only hoding my hand
cried to be restrained......climbs into his own booster seat/stroller/carseat
afraid of our dog......abuses our dog
clingy.....plays independently with sisters in the same room
throws toys.....plays with toys/functions appropriately
afraid of playground equipment.....goes down slide like Superman
drew feet up to avoid touching bathwater......jumps into pool
ignored others engaging him in converstation.....gives smiles, high fives and blows kisses
would not let anyone else hold him....stayed in church nursery with familiar adults for 1 hour
picky eater......understands contingiency and eats most everything offered
banged his head anytime a boundary was drawn........much less often
protective of toys.....shares more willingly
Thanks to everyone who prayed us home. Keep them coming!
Every boy needs to feel like a hero and save the girl.
Blackout shades rock!
I'm not sure what he was planning to clean with vegetable oil.
Never had to install these safety latches with the girls.
Ken as Spiderman
This gives new meaning to wearing a thong.
My Yankee Candle has been replaced by a pee-pee guard and Clorox wipes!
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