Home for Five Days!!!

It's funny how time can fly! Our sweet Teddy is doing so well. Of course, this is a huge adjustment for him. But he is so brave and full of joy. He can also be quite stubborn. He has been crying more, but absolutely no tantrums. Anna's tantrums have continued as normal! She got very possessive when we got home. The two weeks of bonding in China helped so much. It feels like they are real siblings now. Anna fights as much with her older siblings as she does with Teddy, so not much has changed! Anna is almost the complete opposite of Teddy in disposition. I am so thankful that I was able to bond with Anna early and that Teddy is so easygoing.

Teddy is speaking more English every day. We also bought Mandarin/English DVDs that have really helped. We have no problem communicating needs to each other for now. I know more understanding will come in time.

Many people have concerns about adopting an older child. We knew this adoption was God's will for us, so we stepped out in faith. God is always faithful to us when we trust in Him. I went into this adoption with no expectations, knowing that God would take care of everything, however things turned out! Many of you who know me, know that I am usually on the weak side emotionally. I have learned that I REALLY CAN "do all things through Christ, who gives me strength". I look back at our blog and can't believe that was ME in China! I really didn't want to live out of a hotel room and fly all over a foreign country again. I am living proof that "God's power is made perfect in weakness". My thanks is to God for bringing us through all of the paperwork, waiting, traveling, and for helping us through struggles to come in the future.

Kristina



Today was pajama day! He liked the sidewalk chalk.

And he likes corn dogs, too!

He likes when I cradle him and call him "baby".