January/February 2008
Well, we have been chastised by many people for our slow
posting. It is hard to believe that Macy has already been home
for almost three months. It really has been a wonderful three
months and we have seen her go from a quiet, somewhat shy infant
to a blossoming, joyful toddler.
After we arrived home from China, we were of course jet-lagged.
Macy and Mommy spent many hours up between 1:00 am and 4:00 am
before we got settled into the routine again. They spent time
playing with toys, going through mail (she is very good at
shredding), and getting to know the dogs. Marlee (the large lab
puppy) took some adjusting to for Macy. Marlee does not know how
big she is and tends to knock over unsuspecting children.
Three days after our arrival in the US, Macy got to make her
debut to family and friends at Jeff’s belated 40th birthday. We
had it at a suite at the Rockets game. She did really well and
would let others hold her as long as Mom was in sight. Jeff
enjoyed celebrating his birthday and it will surely be one he
remembers forever.
After that, the family celebrated Christmas. We spent Christmas
Eve with Jeff’s family and then had a quiet day at home the next
day. It was neat to be a family of five and watch the children
play with their toys.
On December 28, Jeff and Kathleen’s anniversary (which they both
forgot until the next day), we all flew to Utah with Jeff’s mom.
We met up with his brother and sister and their families.
Kayleigh, Brayden, and Jeff got to ski and Macy and Mom bonded
at the condo. The kids were excited to see snow and play with
their cousins but the trip was probably overly- ambitious after
being away from home for so long. We were glad to get home and
get settled back in.
Most of January and February was spent just getting the house
re-organized and enjoying the kids. Macy loves her big sister
and big brother and they return her emotions. She now sleeps
through the night in her crib and most often one of the kids is
the first to hear here and get her out of bed. She smiles
readily now and is quite close to walking (just won’t quite let
go yet). She screams for “Da Da” all the time and we think she
says Kayleigh and Brayden.
The exciting news is Macy turned one on February 20th.
Unfortunately Daddy was sick so we waited until the weekend and
let her experience her 1st birthday cake. She was not shy and
everyone in the restaurant was enthralled with her. After all
her messiness, everyone sang “Happy Birthday” to her. It was
definitely that.
We are going to try to update more frequently now (once a month…
that’s the goal). We leave you with Kayleigh’s comment … “Mommy,
the wait was long but now I know it was worth it.” It definitely
was.
Love,
Kathleen and Jeff |
The kids on Christmas morning.
Macy with her favorite two fingers.
The kids at the condo in Utah.
On her birthday (before the messiness begins)
We think this speaks for itself. |
