I know some of you have been checking in to see how things are going. But to be perfectly honest, we’ve been having too much fun bonding as a family to think about the blog!William has had the chance to meet all 6 grandparents and 3 great-grandparents, 3 uncles, 1 aunt, and 2 cousins, plus a few friends. He’s been to church, Target, Chick-fil-A, the mall, Wal-Mart, Old Navy, Frontera, and Shane’s Rib Shack. He visited a preschool class to check it out (we'll enroll after the first of the year). He helped us decorate the Christmas tree yesterday and loved that. And today we had a fun trip to see Santa! He is doing incredibly well.
He and Adie (our Jack Russell Terrier) are virtually inseparable. She has been our only child for 8 ½ years, but looks like we’ve lost her now :) She always sleeps right next to him, and they play very well together.
Our house has been over-run by Spiderman and all his superhero friends. I don’t know if William will understand the concept of Christmas gifts, because so far every day since he’s arrived home has been like Christmas. We landed in Atlanta with not much more than the clothes on his back. His drawers and closet are now busting at the seams, and all the toy baskets are quickly filling.
His personality has really come out. He apparently has my [obsessive] desire for order, and Zack’s love of sports. He even tends to be a bit sarcastic like the two of us! He always wants to help, no matter what we're doing. It's so nice to have someone who likes to clear the dishes from the table - I wish that would last!! He is a perfect fit for our family and we can’t imagine life without him. Thanks to all of our friends and family for the support you’ve given. We can’t wait for everyone to get the chance to meet him!
17 comments:
Thanks for keeping us updated!!! It looks like you three are having blast! What an adorable Santa picture - I'm betting William has already gotten everything he has ever wished for - his mommy and daddy!!!
What a cute Santa picture! Was that his first time? FUN!
I love reading your blog! I know you won't have as much time for it now, but thanks for the update! :)
Sounds like so much fun! Glad he is home safe with his family. Looks like a real blessing. Thanks for sharing your story online.
Merry Christmas.
Krista
Fantastic!!!
I am so thankful to God with you! Your son was definitely always meant to be yours. He is precious, and I will be praying for continued easy transition for all of you. Thank you for allowing those of us considering international adoption to follow your amazing story. It has been a blessing!
I'm so happy for you guys! Isn't it amazing how William's personality matches yours? The picture with Santa is so precious, what a handsome boy! Enjoy your time as a family - what a joyful holiday season you'll have!
Do you think Willima could spend a little time with our three wild Indians and teach them some things?
He sounds like the perfect fit for ya'll. These things just don't happen by accident....our Father had to have that child in mind for you from the beginning...isn't that a surprise!!
Can't wait to meet him!
It is so great to hear (and see) how well he's doing. The picture with Santa is darling.
I'm so thrilled for you and just hope we'll be writing similar posts in a few months!
Congrats and Merry Christmas!!
What a wonderful gift!
I am so thrilled for you and William! I love the picture of him with Santa. Praise God that he is such a great fit for your family and that He has blessed you with each other! Thank you for sharing your story with us prospective adoptive parents out here in blog land. :-)
Gee, I sure hope Santa is bringing us a picture like this one with William. It is so adorable! Have you all considered that you may have to go to a bigger house to accomodate all his toys? There just are no words to say how much we love him. I think God, unknown to us, planted love for him in our hearts when he was born, or before. Nothing is an accident with Him. Love, love, love Mom
The photo with Santa is adorable! I love his sweater! I know that you guys are having so much fun watching him experience so many new things. He must be amazed! We can't wait to meet him. We weren't able with our schedule this week to stop by to see you guys. If you have some time in the evening next week could you shoot us an email.
Keep having fun!!
Dee Ann
Thanks for the update. He sounds amazing.
We are so glad things are so perfect for you! Isn't this whole adoption thing amazing?!! Stop by our blog and hear about our boys!
Jenn, Zake & William,
Ray & I have been keeping up with you guys and are so very happy for you. And "Oh My Gosh", how much he looks like Zack!!! That is amazing!! William is a very lucky little boy and so are you guys. Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas & hope to see ya'll before to long AT THE LAKE!!!!
Sherry & Ray
Zack, Jen & William,
What a great thing! I've been keeping up with all of it thru you
Kathy. The pictures are beautiful.
God gave all of you a special gift...a child for you and parents for William (and a brother for Adie)
Dena and Richard H. Milledgeville
adorable! merry christmas dove's! ~ Lisa
Wow. It's amazing to find you out here in blog land. Jen, I remember you from our first years at ACC. I was Cara Langley then, but married Kevin and now am a Boone.
We are on the same journey to adoption, but on a different route. We are in the early stages of adopting a sweet little Haitian girl named Rebecca.
So glad to hear your little man is home and that your family is together now. We'll be praying for you all.
Love, Cara Boone
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