10 day-versary!

Today marks 10 days of Forever with our boy!  In the past 10 days, we are learning more and more about the little boy chosen for our family.  Everything is not perfect ... we have healing to do ... but every day the Lord gives us smiles, kisses and moments where our heart melts a little more for this amazing little guy!   Thank you for praying as we continue to transition and be grafted as a family of 6.

So ... in honor of 10 ... here are 10 things we have learned.

1.  In new places - he gets quiet and studies all those around him.  Inside the house - he comes alive with excitement.  This is good ... home is beginning to feel safe and a fun place to explore.
2.  He loves Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwhiches - good thing - because he is a picky eater!
3.  Before he eats anything new - he smells it.  A shoulder shrug and a push (away) of the food means he doesn't want to try it.  Often, if left alone - he will indeed come back and try it later.  If he eats something and likes it one day, it doesn't mean he'll like it the next.  
4.  He LOVES baths - even though that shower at the guest house was absolutely frightening.
5.  He falls asleep quickly, sleeps soundly but is very afraid when he wakes up if you are not in sight. (Thank goodness he sleeps on his mattress right next to Mommy and Daddy)
6.  He has the BEST little giggle and smile.
7.  DADDY is adored ... I love hearing him yell "Daddy, Daddy" with excitement to show him something.
8. He knows quite a few animals, letters, colors in English.  He is bright!  He loves books!  
9. Discipline is hard - I believe he has gotten away with much with a cute giggle and smile.  Time ins on Mommy's lap are hard - but soon he will learn that he can push, kick, bit and spit and Mommy still never loves him less.  Boundaries are being tested indeed - this is good.
10. He loves to look at his photo albums we sent him ... and name every one in the picture ... over and over again.  It seems to bring him comfort.  

We have learned so much more ... but today, in honor of 10, I will only give you 10.

I love this sweet song and today it is perfect for my sweet Zebene.  As we learn about each other each day, I find that he may just be teaching me as much about love as I am teaching him.  It is a choice!  I choose him!  

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