Well, I wanted to do a 1 week post but yesterday came and went and I somehow never found the time. It's amazing that Aaden has already been with us over a week. We are starting to settle in now at home and we are all getting more used to the time changes and getting on a schedule. He really is a good sleeper so that helps. He has learned so much in a week and you can really see the changes now. Just to brag a little, here are all the things my little guy learned in under a week:
-How to eat solid food. He had only had soft food but is now a champ at eating cheerios, goldfish, animal crackers, and bread. We're still working on the fruit, he's not really sure about the textures and tends to spit them out.
- How to zoom around the room without falling all over the place. We were told he couldn't walk but he started the second we put him down in our hotel room although he was quite wobbly and got tired after a half hour or so. Now he runs around for hours in the morning and barely falls down and never seems to tire.
- How to sleep on his own. At first he would only fall asleep in our arms but now he is able to fall asleep in his crib after being home only 2 days! His parents are really proud of him for this one because it means we get more sleep too ;)
-How to hang on when being carried. At first it was like carrying a stiff board. He would keep his legs straight and not hold onto you. We had some sore backs from carrying him those first few days. Now he has gotten the point to hook his legs on you and hold onto your arm. My back thanks him!
- How to high five. This is one of his favorites and makes him giggle all the time.
- How to stack things. He loves to stack his cars, plastic cups, anything he can get his hands on. He is quite good at it too.
-How to drink out of a sippee cup. He thought it was a toy at first but now loves it.
It's so amazing to see his confidence now as he explores his new home and the world. His eyes are brighter, he is much stronger, and he laughs even more now (maybe cries a little more now too but that's okay). He has really opened up and adjusted very well to all this change. Better than I could have ever imagine. We are so lucky to have him.
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I can hear all the enthusiasm in your voice as you speak about Aaden, and I understand the joy of having a child. Lori I am proud of you and how well you are handling the new changes in your life with your new son, you are a born mother.
Love,
Aunt Kathy
Lori:
That is so great!!! I can hear the pride in your voice as you write about your little guy. Can you believe it's only been a week.
So happy for you.
Christine
It is so nice to read about all the advancements Aaden is having in such a short period of time. I agree that those Klintsy boys are pretty fabulous! Thank you for all your support and know that we are here if ever needed. We look forward to a day where Aaden and Nicholas can see one another again! Your family is in our prayers!
Scott & Tammi Swensen
dont worry, K has been home a year and a half and still spits out fruit
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