Adjusting?

Brayden had a super busy past four days and seemed to hold up really well! We are cautiously optimistic that he is settling in well, but we know grief could hit him in a few weeks or even months.

On Thursday the two of us went to the library for a bit where he started crawling away to explore. Yay!! He would look back to see if I was still where he left me which is a HUGE sign of attachment, but then went up to a lady reading to two girls and wanted to share blocks with her?? Two steps forward....

Next, my dad's coworkers threw him a grandpa party after work so we stopped by and Brayden was the life of the party!!!! He even let my dad carry him around for a bit. The idea of the party was so sweet, and the execution was amazing!!!! All the little details!! :) I was nervous he would have a rough night since there were so many adults there, but he slept through the night.

Friday morning I brought him to my work since they had conferences and I LOVED having my son there and introducing him to some of the most supportive people I know!!!! I miss seeing them, but I don't miss working....well, teaching....staying home with Bray is hard work!!! ;) again, he held up well being the center of attention so I felt good that my parents were coming after his nap so Benson and I could sneak away to watch a movie and be home to put him to bed. It's like he knew because he was fussy after his nap!! :( my parents said he was fine and he was super excited to see us when we got home so no permanent damage ;)

Sat we celebrated my birthday at my parents house and Brayden explored a bit, but of course had more fun with things that aren't toys (the railing???) then the toys all their neighbors have lent or given them for him ;)

He was up later than normal but got up at his normal time Sun so we went to church for the second week in a row. He was a bit louder than last week, but still did a great job. He was watching a little girl dance at the end of the service next to us, so started showing off his "moves" of swaying in my arms :) 

After only a 45 minute nap, Benson's parents and Tita Doris came over for a bit, we did the ball pit, and then his tiredness hit him!! He was asleep before 8!!

So everyone who has been so patient and kind in giving us our space....I think we are ready!!!! Come on over....we are ready to play!!!!!! But please keep praying for Brayden's acceptance of us as his forever family....they are being answered! :)