ENT

All at ENT well today. It appears both boys' hearing is fine. Don't know how they came to that conclusion the boys weren't very cooperative.

Four Months

Four months ago we were still in China biding our time until we could come home. It was our last day in Zhengzhou.

After 4 months I finally feel like life is getting back to normal. The house is still a mess and I am still struggling with planning meals but I can see the light. We still have some rough days but they are far less often.

The boys will now go to sleep by themselves at night. This makes life so much easier. Still love listening to their Chinese CD or a kids' praise CD while falling asleep. They go to bed at 8:00 and wake up between 6:30 and 7:00.

We have many appointments in the next few weeks for the boys. First up is a trip to the ENT. It is common with their special need to have hearing issues. We don't think they do but don't want to miss anything. We do know their tonsils are huge. Next week they will be evaluated by the county school system. They will determine if they qualify for any services. Also next week is a visit to a neurologist. Excited about this because it is the doctor Nicholas sees for seizures. He has no idea we were adopting. We love him and know he will be a great source of information. In a couple weeks they have a dentist appointment. Dreading this one. Fairly certain they need major dental work. Still need to make eye appointments.

A few tidbits about the boys:

Caleb:
1) Can count to 4.
2) Tries to sing the ABCs.
3) Weighs 36.4 lbs.
4) Smiles a lot.

Jacob:
1) Can count to 10.
2) Sings his ABCs.
3) Weighs 34.4 lbs.
4) Starting to say lots of phrases... What you doing? , What's that? , Alyssa's school, and more.

 This photo was sent to us from Show Hope.  It was taken right before the boys left the orphanage to    come meet us on May 13, 2013.

                  These two photos were taken this week.  Look at those high waters.