I should have had him in this onesie on Sunday.

Four Whole Weeks!

Jayvan is four weeks old today.  I can't believe the time has flown so quickly, yet he feels like he's been a part of our family for so long.  I find myself being more joyful than I have ever been in my life.  So many people have told me that I have that new mom glow even though I don't have the postpartum hormones to blame it on.  Jayvan came to visit me in the office for a bit this morning. My camera is still being repaired, so here are some lovely webcam shots for you.

Mid-morning is definitely the time to see his beautiful brown eyes.   He is a happy boy as long as you aren't bathing him or changing him.  We cannot believe how blessed we are.

A lot of people have asked about our contact with the birthfamily.  We talk to them and skype with them every few days.  We have left it totally up to them.  Jayvan's birthmom (B) has had some health issues and we would appreciate any and all prayers for her.  She is a wonderful woman and we want her to be healthy and happy.  We cannot imagine a better relationship with the birthfamily and we hope to see it only grow and develop more deeply.  As Matt said, "We went to Virginia to get a baby, and we ended up getting an extended family."

Four weeks. . . wow.

Life is Good

Today there are many things I know for certain.  Here's the list:

1. God is so good and we are so incredibly blessed.
2. I break out in random tears when I think about all that has happened in our lives in the last month.
3. Jayvan sleeps through our dogs' barks and I am thankful.
4. Lexi makes some of the best pretend coffee and pizza that I've ever had.
5. Green Mountain Coconut coffee is delicious.
6. Jayvan slept for five hours straight last night and it felt like a lot longer.  I am refreshed.
7. Suitcases don't unpack themselves.
1. Laundry doesn't fold itself either.
2. I don't really care about it right now. . . 
8. My family is amazing and we are so blessed with the outpouring of love we have received.  
9. My love of babywearing was reaffirmed by my inability to make coffee one-handed.
10. I'm a crier.  
11. As of 12:00 am this morning, Jayvan's adoption is no longer a "legal risk."  I stayed up until that time because I couldn't sleep until I saw the clock hit 12:01.  Our revocation period is over and honestly that is probably why I slept better last night.  Praise God from whom all blessing flow!

First BBQ

No, he didn't eat anything, but Jayvan attended his first poolside BBQ at our hotel last night. 

The weather here was gorgeous, and Big Sister didn't want to get out of the pool.  Jayvan and I admired her skills from the shade.