2nd Week home Pictures

We have survived the second week home.  We have heard that the first 2 weeks back in the states are the toughest weeks.  We are praying that this is true and we will be on the up side from now on.  

Items of interest from this week include.....

Monday - Dave went back to work and Maddison just did not understand.  She has been giving Dave a cold shoulder every evening when he gets home.  It is getting a little" warmer" each evening. Hopefully, she will understand that Baba is just gone to work and will return at the end of the day.  We played doctor with the puppies and read Corduroy goes to the Doctor many times in preparation for our visit tomorrow.  I also, gave Maddison a box just to see what she would do. Well........

"Didn't you know the Docs wear shower caps and footed pj's."

What does one do with an empty box????

You load it up.......

get ready.......

and push.

Tuesday - Maddison's first doctor visit here in the states.  Dave was working, so Grandpa Lockman joined us on the trip.   She received 6 shots and only cried a little.  Brave little girl.  I'm so proud of you, Maddison!!!!!

"I'm not real sure of this, Grandpa."

Going to the Dr. wears out a girl, but there is always time for a good book and stacking cups. 

"Ah mom, do I have to smile?"

Wednesday - Just a day to hang out at home with mom playing.  Exciting Milestone.......Maddison slept through the night without waking up.  YIPPY!!!!!!!!

Helping Mama with the trash bags.

Blocks - what fun!

Thursday - 1st hair cut or really just a trim.  She did so good and all it took was a bunch of Gerber Banana Puffs. We bought Maddison a baby stroller today and in the beginning she was not to sure of it.  Then, she figured it out.  Again, Maddison slept through the night... that makes 2 nights in a row.  This time it was not as restful sleep, but we are going to count it.  She never woke up!!!!!!  

Mary Beth distracted me while Rebecca took a little here and a little there.

"I will tolerate this only because I have my puff stars to eat."

"So Maddison, what do you think?"

Well..........

"OK.  I think I like this!"

Whee!!!!!

There is always time for a good book.

Friday - We started the day with a meeting with two of our local Shriners.  They gave us some insight into how the whole process works and the all important direct phone numbers to registration.  Maddison also had some blood work done.  Again, she was a trouper.  Yes, she cried, but only while the work was being done.  The gals in the office were totally surprised in how good she was during the whole process.  Finally, Dave was able to make contact with the Shriners Hospital and happy news.......there was an opening on the 9th of October to visit with the doctors.  Yea!!!  God is so good!  We really had no idea how long it would take to get that first appt.  We had heard it could take 3 or 4 months.  11 days.......again, God is so, so very good!!!!!!!  

Who knows what the weekend will bring. 

Have a wonderful weekend!!

Love,
~ Robin

More cute pictures from our first week home.

It is hard to believe, but fall is officially here and that means gardening in Idaho is winding down.  We have not had a super great corn crop this year, but we did get a dozen or so heads of corn.  Now on the other hand, the dogs think it has really been a great year.  Let me just say if there are corn stalks for them to steal and eat, they are happy.  Really, this is not the reason we plant corn every year though, I promise.  Anyhow, I had a chance to clean out the corn yesterday and Maddison was all interested.  Future gardener in the works.

 

We found a Ladybug and just had to get a good look.

Now it is time to share.  I think these are just the right size for the squirrels.

Many of our friends have been so kind and Maddison has received some cute gifts.  We always have to look in the mirror and see how we look.

For this Denver Bronco fan, Tim Tebow leaving was a very sad moment.  Grandpa still thinks she needs football and the Broncos.  I think she is won over,

but I don't think they were winning at that moment.

Oh well, football is still football!!!!!!

Other cute pics.....

Mandy loves to be close to Maddison!

They are quickly become fast friends.

The best way to anyone's heart is through food. 

Hanging out with mama.

I love to wave!!!!!

~Robin

One Week Home Update

Note:  There are some really great pictures included.  Enjoy!!!!!


We are hanging in there.  Maddison's body is really struggling to try to get this time change thing figured out.  We have actually gotten 3 complete night sleeps since we returned home last Saturday.  She is struggling with really bad night terrors.  One night, and yes I have no idea what day is was, but she suffered for 2 and 1/2 hours with these terrors.  Normally the last one of the evening wakes her up and she fights the urge to go back to sleep.  Hence Dave and I have seen 6:30 a.m. roll around without getting any sleep.  She is to the point that naps are a struggle too.  Poor baby girl!!!!!!  We have done all kinds of things, soft music, lights, singing, etc., etc., etc.  What works one night does not work the next.  We sang "Jesus Loves You" one night for 4 hours.  Please pray for her.  She needs peace while she sleeps and as she is falling asleep.

Each of us came back with a little cough and/or cold.  It is amazing what a little sleep will do to help concur this.  The last three nights of sleep have made a good difference for both Dave, Maddison, and myself.   We did come back to lots of smoke in the air and that has slowed down the healing process.  (Don't know where the forest fires are in our area, but wow the smoke is thick and farmers are starting to burn their fields - a common activity around here.) 

We had our first post adoption meeting with our social worker Saturday afternoon and all went well.   Maddison preformed for her just like she did the night some of us went out to eat right after the Chaberts had been to Maria's Big House and Aidan was not feeling so great.  Maddie was a ham and all over the place.  I think we have an entertainer.

We go to the doctor on Tuesday.  Our pediatrician was out of the office this past week so we decided to wait till he was back.  Our pediatrician reminds me a lot of my dad, so hopefully Maddison will warm up to him pretty quickly.  It will be nice to know what Dr. Gene thinks about her.  Praise the Lord.  We have a Christian pediatrician that I known for years.  It is a very comforting feeling.

Dave goes back to work on Monday and is regretting it tons. I do know we have been lucky to have him with us this week. 

One of our 3:30 AM Play Sessions - still on China Time

Hum..... Oatmeal?  Not sure if it ranks up there with Noodles!

Our "Stylin" Girl!

No Wonder Dad Can't Update Blog - I'm always HUNGRY!!!

Watch Out World - I'm a Stylin' Girl!  Look at my shoes!

We LOVE Bath Time! ( Our little ET!)

The next series of pictures is trying to get Maddison to not eat so fast and stuff everything in her little cheeks.  We have resorted to placing our hands over the the food and saying "Ahhhhh...." so we can see her mouth is empty.  Seems to be slowing her down some.

Really daddy...its all gone.  My mouth is empty!

Our friend Gina brought over a new coat for Maddison.  She was more interested in the bag it was in than the coat (Sorry Gina!).  Had to get a picture of her wearing the bag on her head.  She is quite the entertainer!

Grammie - does this count as a hat?

Maddie and Mom working in the Garden

We seem to be over the jet lag.  We are trying to get some normal routine going and seems to be working.  Maddison is doing real well adapting, but pray that the night terrors will stop and she can get a good night's sleep.  She is a wonderful little girl and we love her with all our hearts!!!  God has really blessed us with her!!!!

-Robin