Home 5 Weeks!

It has been 5 weeks since we returned home with our precious little man!  In some ways, it seems like we have had him for a long time.  He has melded into our family so easily.  It amazes me how quickly he is picking up the english language.  He says little sentences seamlessly like, "Can you get me a drink of water?" or my very favorite, "I love you mama!"  He gives us hugs and kisses all the time.  Man, how truly blessed are we to have Jason part of our clan!

Christmas with Jason was incredibly special.  We celebrated our Christmas on Christmas Eve.  On Christmas morning, we got up early and headed to Steve and Paula's to celebrate.  It was so nice to get to introduce Jason to our family.  Later, we went up to Grandma and Grandpa's house to visit and stay the night.  Jason learned quickly to open his presents and say a hardy, Thank you! It was truly the best Christmas ever as we have the most amazing addition to our family!

Jason has visited our Pediatrician, Dr. Poppalardo a couple of times.  The first time was for an initial screening.  Samples of stool was taken to rule out any parasites, as well as a background medical history check.  Jason's second visit was much more involved.  The Doc took several vials of blood for a thorough check on his health.  Thank God, everything came back great.  Our next visit with the Doc is scheduled for this week to move forward with immunizations.  He will see the Urology surgeon for an initial consultation the first part of February.

Some of the most precious times spent with Jason occurs at night.  We all gather around Gianna's bed to read a book and then prayer time.  The last couple of weeks, Jason says his prayer with everyone else.  He thanks God for us as well as a host of other things. WE are so incredibly thankful for this sweet, charming, intelligent, passionate, sincere, little man we call Jason Elijah Jian Mangas!