Xavier Update

Happy 8th month birthday, Xavier!

Xavier discovered his toes earlier this week. When he's on his back, he can reach his toes, but he can't get them into his mouth. He tries hard but he's just not that flexible, at least not yet. I really must get a photo.

He had his RSV shot last week. The nurse has to weigh and measure him each time to make sure she gives him the correct amount of medicine. He is 26 3/4 inches long and weighs 15 lbs, 6 ounces.

Good news regarding the adoption process. We received an email from the contact person in Canada that Xavier is not considered a habitual resident of Canada. We should be receiving an email soon with a scanned copy of a signed letter stating this. It is my understanding that the lawyer will now be able to proceed with the adoption.

We managed to eliminate one of Xavier's night feedings. He now goes to bed around 6 pm and wakes up at 11 pm and 4:30 am. He was getting up around 1 or 2 am. I stopped feeding him at that time and apparently he decided it wasn't worth the effort to wake up. I would give him a quick cuddle and tell him to go back to sleep.

We think Xavier realizes that Emily is someone special. He's started laughing and smiling when he sees her. Big baby belly laughs with his mouth wide open, eyes sparkling.