Crazy Kids

Showing Off Mommy's New Tires

Parker did this pose all by himself when I said I was going to take a picture of the tires for Daddy. I could just gobble him up!

Not the right "Ma"

We had a little relapse last night. When falling asleep, Parker started whining and then that turned into full-blown hysterics. It lasted about an hour and there was nothing we could do to comfort him. I wasn't the right "Ma" that Parker wanted. It is so heartbreaking, but I love that my little guy knows how to love.

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The picture above was sent to me yesterday. In my heart, I think this is "Ma." I am not ready to ask Parker yet, but I look forward to the day when he is comfortable enough that I can show him.

Love You

Harrison and Piper went back to school today and I am back at work for my second day. Mike just called me a little bit ago and I could tell that he had stopped by the house. When we were getting off the phone, Mike said, "I love you," and in the background I heard "Love you." It was Parker. Mike was so excited that he tried to get him to say it again, but Parker had stage fright.

In addition to "Love You" Parker's English vocabulary consists of the following:

Screaming NO and pointing (I think he got that from me)
Mama
Piper - although it sounds very funny and it takes you a while to realize he is saying her name
Bye Bye
Dada - although he won't say it directly to Mike
and Parker - which is a huge improvement from what he originally called himself - Barker.

h1n1

Sorry there has not been a post since we got home - or a catch up post with all the pictures. We came home and immediately caught the h1n1 flu. It is terrible and we are still not 100%, but we hope to be better soon so we can update!

Red Couch - Zhengzhou Kiddos

Taking pictures on the red couches at the White Swan hotel is an adoption tradition. We took our traditional red couch photos today. I love watching the progression of Parker as you scroll from the top.

Red Couch - All Kids

Here are the red couch photos of all the kids in our group. From left to right - Charlotte, Grayson, Lilianna, Gloriana & Parker.