Jude is…

Here are some random quick thoughts to help update:

Jude is…
…enjoying the snow! He loves to be outside, and the cold doesn’t bother him a bit.
…growing! He’s gained five pounds and a couple of inches since he got home – we love hand-me-down clothes! He’s grown out of his 18 month clothing and into a 2T…and now out of some of those!
…growing more! He has two new teeth since he got home!
…funny! He loves to laugh, and he makes us laugh all the time. His first real, unguarded belly laugh came about a month ago, and he laughs more and more all the time.
…a happy kid. He wakes up happy each day and sings and chatters through the day.
…learning! He says quite a lot. “Help, please” is one of our favorites. It’s much better than the alternative screaming in frustration when he can’t do something!
…beautiful! I know, we’re biased, but nonetheless…I’m learning a lot about how to care for his hair and skin to keep both healthy, and he is very handsome!
…”a joy!” That’s how his papa finishes the sentence.
…learning that he won’t be hungry and that he’ll always be fed. His food anxiety is waning little by little as he learns that mama and papa will always give him food when he’s hungry.
…still sleeping restlessly. He sleeps through the night, but still does some crying and head-banging in his sleep. It’s getting less and less, but still happens. This, too, shall pass, we are sure.
…still learning that he’s safe. He still gets nervous and doesn’t sleep after big experiences, like family gatherings in new places, etc. We went to a wedding recently and he had a fun time for the most part, but slept horribly for a couple of days after. He also gets nervous when we take him out and about and one of us has to run into a store while he and the other one wait in the car.
…a blessing to many!