Welcome home party!

I know I promised to write a note every week but it has been a little crazy here. I know everyone says not to have a party for a while after they get home. But we did it a little different. We wanted all the craziness out of the way as soon as possible so that we could then settle into a routine. We had a party on Saturday 16th for friends that had not gotten to have a baby shower for me and to celebrate his birthday. We also had a few family members from Drew’s side of the family here. In total I think we had about 60+ people at the house. Stephen did such a great job with everyone and even fit in an hour and half nap while people where here. On Friday we took Stephen to the doctor and he has put on 2.5 pounds and grew 3 inches since we came home. We are very excited about that. The doctor has set us up with a couple of other doctors and county help for international adoptions. We are looking forward to meeting them and working with them to help Stephen grow.

Today my mom starts her trip back to Alabama. After today it will be me, Stephen and our two dogs, Hurc and Angel, home alone while Drew is at work. That will be the true test of how good I can do this. I am sure I can but it will all be true that I am a real mom. Up till now it hasn’t felt real but today it is starting to feel real. I am sure that my mother and stepdad will not be staying away for long. For this year they will have to travel to see us. Drew used up all his vacation time for this year. I think we will be heading down to Alabama for Christmas then for vacation next year.

Stephen is doing so well; started to furniture surf while walking and is taking our fingers and walking around. It is really hard to believe he is the same child that we met almost 5 months ago. I am so happy to have him home with us and not overseas where we worried about him.

I think that is all for now. I will keep you all updated better from now on.

Thanks again to everyone for support and help.