Fitting In

By the end of the first day, Joshua was right in the middle of things playing and making creations with Knex.
The second night did NOT go so well. Joshua decided he wanted to be somewhere else than in his bed.

He cried.

I cried.

It was the first cry since we had met him.

So sad.

So healthy.

Somehow we survived the night and started a new day with WII. I was excited that he caught right on and could play something with the kids that didn't take too much physical energy.Micah loves his new brother.
When he gets dressed, this is his go-to outfit. It is what the orphanage sent him in when we met him. I didn't let him wear it in China until the last day. I told him about the piano while we were in China and he shook his head no.
He changed his tune.Jet lag is a crazy thing. I felt terrific the first two days. A little grumpy on the second day but not utterly exhausted like I had anticipated. My parents hung around to get to know Joshua and help out for a few days.

Wowsa. The exhaustion hit me more and more as the days went by. I was surprised by this. What is even harder is that we have no indication of how Joshua is feeling physically with the time change. A wonderful friend set up meals (no small feat for a family of 10 or 11) for a few days and what a blessing that has been.

I am amazed how Joshua fits in to our family. I have always been adamant about adopting/fostering in birth order and I am glad that we changed our minds for Joshua.

He's a keeper!