Can he REALLY be 2....already??

December 6, 2009.....exactly eight months ago he was placed in my arms...and our lives changed forever.

August 6, 2010....we celebrate his second birthday. How can my baby be two already?? His favorite words? "Mama" "Daddy" "Cole" "Lise" "Emmy" "Jack-Jack" "Spongebob" (sorry...this one happened all on its own...and there's nothing we can do to un-do it!!) "night-night" "binky" "all done" and of course..."NO".

Jack continues to grow rapidly. His language is exploding and we continue to be amazed by everything he understands in English. My brother and his family were visiting us from China this summer and when my brother asked Jack to do something in Mandarin, Jack obeyed everytime. So, he hasn't lost his mother language yet....but I know that time will come.

He plays everything the big kids play....desperate to keep up. Emerson and Jack continue to be "oil and water" as he typically wants to be exactly where she is and she wants him to be exactly somewhere else!! Ah....sibling rivalry.

We had a big family celebration for Jack's birthday (and our other two kids who have July birthdays too). We moved him from his crib to his big boy bed and that went amazingly well. The first night was a bit rocky but after that he's been completely content in the bed. PTL! He still wears the brace at night on his feet. We see continued progress and the experts are pleased as well. Physical therapy only somewhat sporadic now as we learn new exercises to continue to train his muscles to hold those feet correctly.

Thanks to all who continue to read this blog....and continue to prod us to keep posting. (Thanks Michele!) It seems like all of you would be tired of reading about our boring life...but we continue to covet your prayers for continued health and adjustment for Jack-Jack. The Lord has blessed us richly and we are so grateful.