Looking Back...Three Months Home

I can hardly believe it, but December 1st was three months that we've been home and together as a family.  Three months as parents.  Three months as a MOM!  Wow, what a difference a month makes.  Looking back, I can say that the first month was one of the hardest months of my life.  Without a doubt.  The second month got easier, but was still hard.  SO HARD.  But the third month, aaaah yes, that is where it's at.  The third month is where we got 'our' groove as a family.  This is when we really all started 'getting' each other.  Not so much struggling, more just living and enjoying each other.  You know, just day to day stuff.  

I thought it would be fun to look back on some of my very first moments with Maddyx, as well as some fun current photos from December.  Just reminisce a little.  I think it's good to remind myself of where we've come from.  And just how very far our little Angel from South Korea has come. 

 The very first time I met my son, Maddyx. 

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Thank goodness for this bracelet.  It was my saving grace.

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 The first time my hands touched his.  I will never forget this moment. It was the most exciting and most frightening moment I have ever felt. 

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 He still LOVES to put EVERYTHING in his mouth. 

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 The first time I ever held my son in my arms.  So surreal. 

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He was so curious.  He was taking in every part of my face.

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Our very first moment as a family.  In the van riding away from Eastern, and everything Maddyx knew.

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My first "Love" (as we call it now) from Maddyx at the hotel in Seoul.

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We're home!

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First week home.  Cooper was still pretty unsure of our new family member.  Maddyx lovcd him from the start.

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His first time cruisin' in his car.  He still LOVES this car.  Dad takes him everywhere in this thing.  He's getting an upgraded version for Christmas.  Shhhh...don't tell.

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Today.  It's December, and Maddyx is now 16 months.  Wow, time really does fly.

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I can't forget Cooper.  Cooper, you are still my first born! I'm still as crazy about him as ever.  Maybe even more.  If that's even possible?!?

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Remember I said he still puts everything in his mouth?  I really meant EVERYTHING!  Yep, even leaves.

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He loves his snacks.  He loves his crackers.  Animal, graham, wheat thins, ritz...he loves them all!

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Continuing to make progress in the walking department.

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Aaaaah, the look.

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Now walking away.

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We've done some Christmas tree decorating.  OK, not we.  Just me.

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My attempt to get some cute photos of Cooper and Maddyx.  Attempt failed.  All outtakes..

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Cooper's eyeballing my hand for the cheese I was bribing them both with.  Usually works.  Not this time.

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Except for this very handsome shot.  Cooper, I can always count on you for a great pic!

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Current favorite book.  His book of colors.  He loves purple and brown.  And he sounds so darn cute saying puuup and baaawn.  So cute!

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What?  You can't read your books upside down?  This boy has got talent.

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Couldn't resist.

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Trial run of the snowsuit.  Didn't go so well.  However, one of the hardest laughs Mom has had in a long time!

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OK, I think I've got my balance........

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Whoa, no I don't......  *side note* take a look at those toes!  Cutest thing I've ever seen!

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Papa & Grandma Cooper celebrated their 20 year wedding Anniversary and we did some flower arrangements for their party.  Ok, again, not really we.  Me.

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And last, but not least, we're working on our utensil skills!

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Sure, why not use both your spoon and fork.  At the same time.

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Success!!  Not really.  There was nothing on that fork when it entered his mouth.

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Alright, back at it again.

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And when all else fails, use your fingers!!

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