Update on Kanah's first week at home!

Kanah has adjusted very well so far to his new home and family. He will now go to other family members and allow them to hold him rather than his Momma! He still does not like for me to put him down, and throws a fit for a minute until he gets and interest in a toy we give him or Keaton plays with him. They are both learning the hard task of SHARING TOYS! I had he and Keaton taking turns with a toy last night and at first there was a cry from each when we switched, but they ended up handing it back and forth. This will take constant effort on our part to continue this practice.

Kanah also went to see the palate team Tues. 8-16-11 with his lip repair this week 8-25-11. The palate reapair will be in about 3 months. We hated to subject him so quickly to surgery , but his weight is low and though he is eating well he needs his surgeries soon since he is already 22 months old. I also have to return to work next month and need to get him healed, go to follow up appointments, and get him adjusted to day care before I go. He and Keaton will be together in day care so I hope this will help the adjustment go smoother.

Kanah is walking very well all over the house, getting stronger daily, eats everything you give him. He has eaten some gourmet dishes prepared by the grands such as coconut infused wild rice, talapia, & moussaka ( a greek eggplant dish with ground meat & potatoes), and blueberry banana pie! He ate 2 helpings each night! There is nothing wrong with his appetite or his ability to eat! He just takes time to do it. I know the orphanage may not have had the time or have known to try other foods than formula and cereal. I was told that was his diet there! He has managed to gain 1 1/2 lbs so far since being with us in 3 weeks. I hope for an increase in weight when we go back to MUSC for surgery. No doubt he will have at least a few more ounces! The boys are constantly coming into the kitchen for a snack! Kanah is persistent to get a bite of anything you have.

More updates after surgery. We posted a few pics on here too. We loaded all of them last night to the computer.