Glad everyone is okay

Hey all - just heard about the earthquake. I am hoping everyone is okay. Thinking of you all - but if the worst thing is Jer losing a couple planes, it's all good - though I don't think he'll feel that way when we get home...

This morning, when we went into the room with all the crips to get him, there was most definitely a gleam of recognition - and his face actually seemed to brighten! And when daddy played with him while changing his diaper, he was full of smiles! He is definitely getting used to us.

This afternoon didn't go as well. We took him outside - and since he's been outside more times in the past few days than he has in his entire life, he is still unsure about being in a strange environment. Also, we have been making him work (crawling, standing - which, by the way, he loves, sitting) and I think he was feeling a little overwhelmed. All he wanted to do was roll around in the walker, like he used to. I didn't let him stay in there for long - he needs to get used to us.

That being said, I can already see a difference in him. He is crawling a lot further and exploring more, instead of just studying us. We even managed to get him to sit on his own - instead of leaning back on us like he would in the walker, even if it was only for a short time.

This "saying good-bye" at the end of the day is even harder then I ever imagined! I was in tears when we got back to the apartment - I just want my baby! But, all good things come to those who wait. I've waited this long, I can wait a few more weeks...

I should also say, as hard as it is, I know that he is getting excellent care and being well taken care of - just not as well as I would like, and he certainly isn't getting the one-on-one he needs. But, soon!