One month. 30 days. Somehow that's all the time that has passed since we first met Crosby Jin Wolfe. And yet, it feels like a year. I don't know how we managed without him. His infectious laugh, his curious eyes, his goofy play, his flexible nature, his obsession with cats and the outdoors, his happy attitude, his love for others...we are absolutely enamored with this kid. Every single one of us. What an absolute privilege we've been given to love, nurture and raise this sweet boy of ours.
"Gotcha Day", one month ago
Together for Thanksgiving!
I haven't had the time to blog about our "Gotcha Day" or China yet, because....well, I have a very busy toddler now, and when he is sleeping, I'm either grading Sydney's homeschool papers, wrapping Christmas gifts, cuddling with the hubs, or trying to get housework done. But, I really wanted to post a quick update this morning, especially for those of you that aren't on Facebook. I've been posting pics and snippets on there, because it's quick and easy. Overall, things are going REALLY well! Eating new things, communicating, sleeping (thank you, Jesus!), sibling relationships, adjusting to family life and his new home are all going wonderfully! He is making amazing progress each day.
Of course, not everything is fun. Adoption is certainly not for the faint of heart. Doctor's appointments are hard...particularly bloodwork. Crosby turns into He-man, and it took 5 nurses at the International Adoption Clinic in Birmingham just to hold him down for half of the viles we needed. Stool samples are also not fun, but totally necessary. Then, there's the kitchen. If he sees food or dishes, he must eat...and we have an open kitchen. He's not used to seeing his food until it's time to eat. This obviously complicates all things in the kitchen, as well as shopping in any stores that have food. Kroger's ClickList is my best friend (other than Josh) right now. So are those freezer meals I made ahead with my Mom and sister Patti.
Crosby and I are still mostly huddled up at home working on attachment. We are seeing some progress, but it's slow going. He is still showing signs of indiscriminate attachment; you've never seen a kid so friendly with the UPS guy. His charming personality made him the favorite in his orphanage, so we knew this would probably be an issue. He still calls every female "MaMa," because that is what he called all his nannies. We're trying to use "Mommy" for me, in hopes that he will distinguish the two...but he hasn't said it yet. He will point to me though, when Josh asks, "Where is Mommy?" He also knows that Josh is "DaDa" and only calls him that, so that is a great step forward! Please be praying that Crosby will continue to attach to Josh and I as his parents. We're doing everything we can, but we know this is heart work. It takes intentionality, time and God's miraculous work. We are confident in, grateful for, and clinging to the multitude of His promises in Scripture to care for children, particularly those without families...He defends, He sustains, He sets them in families, He lifts them up, He rescues, He loves. This is HIS work. We just get to work alongside Him and watch His promises come to life. What an honor!
Trusting in His great faithfulness,
k.
"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness." - Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV
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