We've been home for a full 2 weeks now and I think that's amazing! Luke and I have been together just shy of only 4 weeks. That's even more amazing, because it feels like we've been together forever! He continues to do so well! Yesterday he took his first nap in the crib and last night he slept in the crib for the first time. In China he slept in my bed, and it was perfect as we were establishing our early relationship, and forming such a strong attachment. We were also so tired, that we both fell asleep instantly! Now that we are back in the States, Luke feels a bit more like a big boy, relatively speaking. He is comfortable and bold and outgoing, and funny! I was starting to really struggle when putting him down for the night. He is so much happier in his crib, and safer. Luke didn't crawl around much at all in China... he stayed put. Not anymore! When I put him down in his crib, he makes a bit of noise, and then he's asleep within 5 minutes. Good boy, Luke!
Luke's appetite is as healthy as ever, and we have tried to give him as many rich and healthy foods as he'll eat. He loves yogurt, and mashed potatoes made with whole milk, butter, and sour cream! He loves Grandma's vegetable soup, and eats a lot of cheese. He loves fruits and vegetables, but the doctor wants me to feed him in order of richness and caloric intake... he doesn't need to be filling up on fruits and vegetables quite yet. He'll be growing big and strong in no time at all!
Well, Luke and I were playing with his blocks on the couch today, and a commercial came on the television playing music. Luke stopped what he was doing, looked at me, and started to dance and laugh! It was so fun, his first dance! He was shaking his head and moving his shoulders a lot. We were both laughing the entire time! That was just as cute as it gets! Luke also had a telephone conversation today with my cousin Lisa! He wasn't ready to make a sound quite yet, but he was looking at me, smiling the entire time, and trying to grab the phone. He loved hearing her voice in the telephone. What a great day, and what a great first 2 weeks home with family and friends!
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