We are just days away from preparing for the journey that will change us from a family of three to a family of four. Our baby boy is due in under 5 weeks, so on Tuesday we will head out to Jordan where the baby will be delivered. We are leaving country for two primary reasons: 1) there is an embassy in Jordan that can prepare our baby's passport in about two weeks and 2) because the health care in Jordan is comparable to what is available in the States. We are both excited for the time we will spend in a new context as well as nervous for the changes ahead of us. Over the past few weeks we have been planning and preparing since packing for a 6-week trip is very different than a week long vacation. In between preparing we have continued to study this language and to try and find ways to keep Zeke busy.
Zeke is a very active little boy and some days can be a challenge trying to help him get out as much energy as possible. The winter here, so far, has been much warmer than expected, so we have been taking advantage of playing outside and checking out new parks. Also, several days a week Zeke has a little friend that comes over and plays for the morning and it has been so cute seeing how these guys interact more and more with each other since they are exactly the same age.
Zeke has been going through some new stages as he gets older and discovers more of his own will and how to exert it! One thing that hasn't changed is his taking advantage of every situation he can. Below is a picture of us at a local restaurant. Everything in front of him was gifted to him by the restaurant staff and other patrons. We cannot take this kid out without the people getting him all sugared up and full of hugs and kisses!
We know that Zeke doesn't fully grasp the idea that he will soon be a big brother. We also know it will be a be a big transition for him and that we all will have our lives changed by our new little addition. As we wait Zeke has been "testing" out his baby brother's things and making sure they are all in working order!
Please be thinking of us over this next month. I will do my best to try and blog some on our comings and goings, but my main focus will be on our family for this time. Feel free to contact us as we will be keeping up with our email and it is always wonderful hearing from everyone back home. So, here we go!
We are just days away from preparing for the journey that will change us from a family of three to a family of four. Our baby boy is due in under 5 weeks, so on Tuesday we will head out to Jordan where the baby will be delivered. We are leaving country for two primary reasons: 1) there is an embassy in Jordan that can prepare our baby's passport in about two weeks and 2) because the health care in Jordan is comparable to what is available in the States. We are both excited for the time we will spend in a new context as well as nervous for the changes ahead of us. Over the past few weeks we have been planning and preparing since packing for a 6-week trip is very different than a week long vacation. In between preparing we have continued to study this language and to try and find ways to keep Zeke busy.
Zeke is a very active little boy and some days can be a challenge trying to help him get out as much energy as possible. The winter here, so far, has been much warmer than expected, so we have been taking advantage of playing outside and checking out new parks. Also, several days a week Zeke has a little friend that comes over and plays for the morning and it has been so cute seeing how these guys interact more and more with each other since they are exactly the same age.
Zeke has been going through some new stages as he gets older and discovers more of his own will and how to exert it! One thing that hasn't changed is his taking advantage of every situation he can. Below is a picture of us at a local restaurant. Everything in front of him was gifted to him by the restaurant staff and other patrons. We cannot take this kid out without the people getting him all sugared up and full of hugs and kisses!
We know that Zeke doesn't fully grasp the idea that he will soon be a big brother. We also know it will be a be a big transition for him and that we all will have our lives changed by our new little addition. As we wait Zeke has been "testing" out his baby brother's things and making sure they are all in working order!
Please be thinking of us over this next month. I will do my best to try and blog some on our comings and goings, but my main focus will be on our family for this time. Feel free to contact us as we will be keeping up with our email and it is always wonderful hearing from everyone back home. So, here we go!
