Thank Yous and and Update

I can't thank everyone enough for the kind words, words of wisdom, and support that I received from my last post. Many people left a comment and many more emailed me. It is amazing to realize the amount of support that we can receive from a blog. It is one thing to try and explain how I feel to my family and friends but they haven't gone through what I have, and many of you have. Just knowing that my emotions have been experienced by others makes me feel better.

Now for an update: Colby continues to learn more and more every day. He has started to speak in 2-3 word phrases, other than his favorite "No, no bad dog!". Now his favorite thing to say is "All done.". It is rather cute because he alsmost sing songs it to us. We are noticing a growth in his independence as well. He certainly knows what he wants and when he wants it. Some frustration does arise because he can't always express himself clearly, but not for a lack of trying. He is VERY vocal, holding complete conversations with us and everyone else. There is true meaning behind what he says, I just wish I knew what it was.

As for the bonding: There are ups and downs. Just the other day Colby seemed to only want me. Then the next day it was Mike he searched for. Who knows what tomorrow will bring. I think he is still trying to sort out who we are and what a "family" is. A new concept for him that will probably take awhile. Right now Mike is Dada and I am Mama but I'm not sure he knows what that means. It will come. Patience is needed and we need to remember that it has only been 3 months since we came home. Sometimes I forget and think he has been here forever!

Another update: My fellow bloggers Laura and JD have just left Ekat. They were there for almost 4 weeks. But they left with their daughter on May 13th (my birthday!) for Moscow. They are officially a family. Their daughter Kristina is so adorable. Congrats to the Deary Family! Hope to see more photos soon!

Many Thank Yous

I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for reading this blog and for all of the warm thoughts and many comments that I have received. It has been a very difficult week this week and knowing that there are other families there that have gone through, or are going through, similar circumstances is reassuring. It has always been difficult for me to express my feelings outloud. Through writing I am able to share my thoughts and feelings, good and bad. I only hope that by doing so on my blog that I might help other families as they go through their adoption journey. In numbers, there is strength. Knowing that I have the support of others will get Mike and I through this terrible wait until we see our Colby again.