One Month Already?

Andrew has been home for 1 month already! In some ways it feels like we just got home yesterday and in some ways it feels like he has been a part of this family forever. He has learned so much over the past month.. Just one month ago my little boy would panic if he didn't have his socks and shoes on because this is what was always expected in the orphanage..he would also panic if we went outside and he didn't have his hat on...Now..I can't keep socks, shoes, or a hat on him...as soon as I put his shoes on he looks at me and says, "off, off!"... Freedom!!! He is picking up on English so quickly! Everyday he learns new words! He is a smart boy! I am proud that he uses off, open, up, and all done appropriatly! He now says, hello, hi, and bye-bye.  When you ask him what his name is.. he says.."An du"...Andrew! Sooo cute! He says drink, bore (more) I have figured out he can't say his /m/ sound but we are working on that! Papa/Dada...still working on Mama...he can't get that /m/ sound out=) We relized it comes out Papa... When I tell our dog "out of the kitchen", He repeats the full sentence! He will randomly repeat phrases he hears.. like 1,2, 3...or good boy..He will also repeat almost any word you give him..so precious in how he pronounces them!! Probably the best way to fill you in on what he has been up to is to give you a list of likes/not a fan of!

Likes

His mommy and daddy
His sisters- especially at bedtime...they rescue him from going to bed with just one more hug!
To snuggle in the morning when he wakes up and after nap=)
being outside
swinging
music
dancing
water-swimming, bathtub, playing in the sink
being tickled
laughing
books
telephones
food
Our dog Bella

Not a fan of

Tex-Mex food- I cook this at least twice a week=(
veggies
shoes
carseat
coming in from outside-the end of the world has occured when this happens!
Our dog Bella- just depends on the day!

This was the first time we met Andrew back in June... look how sad and scared he looked!

Andrew now!! Happy boy!