Griffin...You're The Best!

I've been a bit slack in the blogging department lately, but I've been meaning to get an update on here as to how things have been going for us...

This past Sunday marked 2 months since we met Griffin.  Wow!  In some ways I can't believe it's been 2 months already, but at the same time it feels like he's always been part of our family.  It has been an incredible joy getting to know him more each day.

our first meeting 2 months ago

We've had many people ask about how we are doing, as new parents...we are loving it!!  Ian & I have been trying to soak up every minute as much as we can.  There are days when I'm tired, but we have been having so much fun with Griffin and all the adventures that come with being a parent!  We are so proud of him and all the new things he is learning and doing each day!!  I find it difficult to put into words the way our hearts swell just watching him discover and grow. It's honestly still surreal sometimes (at least for me).  I've wanted to be a mom since as far back as I can remember and now it's here.  It feels good.  :)

As far as the bonding/attachment/settling in/cocooning...it's been going really well.  That first week or two back in Canada, we could tell that there was adjustment happening for sure, but it's slowly been getting better and better.  It is very evident that he knows "mom" & "dad" and we can see how he feels safe and secure with us.  It's powerful to watch a little baby put his trust in 2 adults that he only recently met and how quickly the love grows.  We are still very conscious of how he is handling each new face and outing, but we've been seeing a lot of joy and contentment from our little man. Griffin is a very social boy and, while he likes to be with us, he is happy to interact with our friends and family.  We've had over 3 weeks now at home and see that he is eating well, sleeping well, laughing often and being very generous to us with his hugs & kisses.  Each day brings newness and a deeper love in our family. We are thankful for a little boy who, we believe because of all the love that was showered on him, has been able to bond with us and receive our love as his mom and dad.

Well, there it is.  A bit of a short update.  I'll continue to update and post when things are on my mind, but I'm not sure what direction to take now.  This blog was started to document our journey through the adoption process and now that we're home, we'll see where life takes us from here!  For now, we're just a regular family, navigating this new world of being together at last.


A few pictures of life here...

 he loves his new wheels from our neighbour

mmmm...snacks :)

 out for a walk

 picking out a Christmas tree

 

 brrrrr....

Oh, and one more thing...a BIG shout out to the best Grade 5's!! (You know who you are!)  Thank you for loving and praying for Griffin and our family.  You are ALL awesome and a huge blessing to me!  :)