Moscow - Trip 2 - Day 16
Sunday, February 3, 2008
It was another great day of bonding with Liam. He truly is a little sponge, picking up so many subtle things as each day goes by and testing his boundaries with us. We had a great morning playing and his giraffe finger-puppet is currently one of his favorite toys (along with a shoe box).
After nap time, Ron & Dinia came by for a visit and brought us some gumbo & spice cake (yummy)! Liam seemed really happy to have visitors and was quite entertaining for them. Here he is showing them his giraffe finger-puppet:
We received a call from Susan & Randy who had arrived in Moscow for their first trip just this afternoon. They invited us to TGIF for dinner and we were a little hesitant about how Liam would react to going out since yesterday’s outing was a little rough. We decided to meet them a little late and have coffee with them at the end of their meal. Not only did Liam not fuss during the stroller ride there, but he was "Mr. Charmer" after we got there, working the ladies with his big smiles. Cheerios & his Ikea froggy sippy cup kept him happy while we had a nice visit with them. He also showed off a new skill, signing "more" with his little hands a couple of times. (We were inspired to teach Liam some rudimentary sign language after watching Melissa & her son Iliya’s videos on their blog. I’ll post a video of this soon.)
We’re really anxious to hear about Susan & Randy’s first meeting with their referral tomorrow!
After we got back from TGIF, Liam surprised us again at bath time! He decided tonight that taking baths was okay and he sat & played in the water for awhile. It was off to bed after the bath and this time, there were only a few tears before he was fast asleep.
I hope this is a sign that he’s getting more comfortable with us and his new surroundings. It’s been a GREAT day!
After nap time, Ron & Dinia came by for a visit and brought us some gumbo & spice cake (yummy)! Liam seemed really happy to have visitors and was quite entertaining for them. Here he is showing them his giraffe finger-puppet:
We received a call from Susan & Randy who had arrived in Moscow for their first trip just this afternoon. They invited us to TGIF for dinner and we were a little hesitant about how Liam would react to going out since yesterday’s outing was a little rough. We decided to meet them a little late and have coffee with them at the end of their meal. Not only did Liam not fuss during the stroller ride there, but he was "Mr. Charmer" after we got there, working the ladies with his big smiles. Cheerios & his Ikea froggy sippy cup kept him happy while we had a nice visit with them. He also showed off a new skill, signing "more" with his little hands a couple of times. (We were inspired to teach Liam some rudimentary sign language after watching Melissa & her son Iliya’s videos on their blog. I’ll post a video of this soon.)
We’re really anxious to hear about Susan & Randy’s first meeting with their referral tomorrow!
After we got back from TGIF, Liam surprised us again at bath time! He decided tonight that taking baths was okay and he sat & played in the water for awhile. It was off to bed after the bath and this time, there were only a few tears before he was fast asleep.
I hope this is a sign that he’s getting more comfortable with us and his new surroundings. It’s been a GREAT day!
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posted by Dede at 11:28 PM
12 Comments:
Awww... It's so nice to hear that you had such a good day! Those pictures just have me grinning! What a cutie pie! I bet Mom and Dad are pretty exhausted, but I know it's a small price to pay for what you have in return. Anyway, most parents of small children are usually exhausted, so join the club! :-) It's around midnight in Moscow, and I hope Liam is in dreamland, and I hope you two get some good rest as well. Love to the three of you!
VK
Sounds Little Liam is ready to come home to Texas! I can't believe he is doing so well so fast.
What wonderful pics! I am so glad he is settling in so well with you guys! He knows he is right where he belongs....with Mom and Dad :) I went WAY back to October 2005 and read about the start of this journey and watched the clip of the News. It was a long journey but well worth it for you guys :)
So glad things are going well...isn't sign language great?! We still use it, even though Iliya's spoken language improves every day.
You've got a cutie on your hands!!
That is so cool that you were able to meet up with Susan and Randy. I think you are right he is getting very comfortable with you guys.
Joy
Yeah! I'm loving the pics with all of you together. Very moving story that is unfolding.
Yeah! Baths are a great time to bond.
congratulations on your little boy!
What a cutie! The pictures are great and I can just feel the happiness while reading your blog. You know, God is smiling from above because His plan is always perfect. We love you.
Glad to hear Liam is doing so well and was a trooper at dinner. I'm also glad you were able to meet with Susan and Randy. I cannot wait to hear about their referral either.
I cannot wait until you are on your way home!
sounds like you all are adjusting well.
I'm very excited we are finally getting to see pictures and can still hardly believe you already have Liam!
Sounds like an amazing day and some major progress! :) How are you learning/teaching the sign language? Any recommendations?
ps - LOVE the pic of him with the finger puppet. Too cute.
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