Zack's first trip to the zooZack has been in the US one week now. He's doing wonderfully! There was about three days of adjusting, with a temper tantrum a day, but it's been smooth sailing ever since. Our household speaks a Russian-English mixture, but Zack is learning English at a quick pace. Life has been very good at our house!
Zack so enjoyed his trip to the zoo and karate class last Thursday. Friday was his first day of school and he fit right in. He's been to church twice now and has done well in both the service and Sunday School. We had a Welcome Home party for him and he enjoyed playing football and soccer and flying kites with his cousins and Nick.
Speaking of Nick, he is getting better. It's tough being a big brother all of a sudden, especially to a boy that pushes him away, speaks so loudly in a bossy tone, and eats up his parents' attention. But that is all improving every day.
Zack got a clean bill of health from the pediatrician and was fitted for new glasses. His dental appointment is coming up in a few days. Nick will show him how it's done.
I've read to Nick every night his entire life. Now I read to two boys. It's been fun reading to Zack the books I used to read to Nick. Nick is growing up so fast, that this is like a flashback for me to his little kid days. I then kiss Zack good night and go to Nick's room and read "Where the Red Fern Grows" (our current book) and have flashbacks to my own childhood.
So many have said, "God bless you for what you are doing for this child". But, believe me, it's no sacrifice. WE are the ones whom God has blessed by the presence of these two beautiful boys, whether they like each other or not!
