1+ Week Home

Yesterday (Wednesday) marked one week that we have been home. In one week's time Wesley has experienced many milestones/firsts. Just on our journey home he had his first car ride, airplane ride and first time in a car seat - big day! As prepared as I thought I/we were for Wesley's arrival, I am a bit embarrassed to admit that I do not yet have an "official" baby book for him. So, I have been recording his "firsts" and important milestones in a journal so that we at least have the information and dates down to transfer when I do finally get around to getting a book.

We went into this first week thinking that it would be one of transition but somewhat uneventful in terms of activity on Wesley's part. We figured that he would spend this time bonding with us and the exploring and such would come later. Well, looking back, we had a pretty busy first week. We visited the doctor's office not one but two times (once for what we thought was more than a cold and once for his first physical). We made the switch from Korean formula to American (Enfamil) formula and then introduced solid foods such as: sweet potatoes (pureed), orzo pasta, green beans (pureed), turkey deli meat and cheese.

We had our first social "outing" to a nearby park and then went shopping that afternoon. And, last night Wesley slept in his room alone in the crib - with the exception of the first night we came home, Brian's been sleeping on the floor each night with Wesley in the crib.

I think there is more sweet potato on his face than in his mouth.
Wesley still has his moments of grieving but overall he's a very happy, active and curious little boy. His pediatrician described him as having a very happy disposition. The last two social visits we've had, we've done outside of the home and they have worked out much better. On Monday, my mom stopped by and we took a nice walk to a nearby park. Wesley did great and ended up in my mom's lap. It was very cute.

He loves his Grandy already.





Although we really aren't on a "schedule" per se with Wesley yet, we are doing our best to roll with it. We're tired, you probably already read the post about me not knowing when I last washed my hair (it's clean by the way), and we eat when we can - but it's still the best thing we've ever done and we wouldn't change a thing. When this little dude looks up at you with these trusting eyes that just melt your heart - nothing else matters. Nothing.