Mason Update

SO many things to say.
SO many blessings.
SO many smiles.
This is not to say there haven't been struggles we've all had our share of tears, and we are working on redefining our "normal".

Birth to Three will be coming weekly to help encourage his development.
He is working hard on strengthening his core, and is not very happy about it.

Today we saw the eye Dr, who says they think surgery is needed, but not just yet.
and patching his good eye (right) is a good idea, but not just yet
and maybe an MRI, but you guessed it... not just yet.

He is easily overstimulated so my mind is constantly analyzing his environment...it's emotionally exhausting sometimes.  Here is how I see it:
Newborns are a puzzle.
Adopted Newborns are a constant puzzle.
Adopted Newborns who are easily overstimulated are a constant complex puzzle.
and I know this doesn't just apply to newborns...bigger kids ;bigger problems.

But there is SO much good too:
Mason is growing like a weed. In one week he gain almost a pound...guess he's eating OK :o)
He enjoys bananas, peaches, sweet potatoes, and squash..He does not like green beans, but who can blame him. 

He is getting to know his family.  He is soothed by touch and loves to snuggle.  He is particuarly snuggly with his Mama (which I have to say suits me just fine:o)

and when he smiles, his whole face smiles...and if you tickle him just so, he giggles.  And those smiles and giggles warm my heart, strengthen my trust, and remind me just how lucky we are!! It shows how much our Heavenly Father loves us, to entrust us with this special gift!