Health update: Daniel has had two wet diapers today. That means he is still dehydrated. I’m still trying to get fluids into him. His tummy actually looks fuller today than when we first picked him up… and his lips are less dry. So hopefully we’re improving. No fever today. This morning he was very happy and calm and ate a double portion for breakfast/snack/lunch. This afternoon he was cranky and not interested in playing much or eating as much. I’m wondering if all the new food has made his tummy uncomfortable. When my tummy is sick, I am cranky and want to lay around too. So I’m watching him for dehydration, constipation, gas, and anything else that would indicate that his health is taking a turn for the better or worse. Please keep praying for him as he goes through this stressful time.
Here is just a mess of pictures from today and yesterday of the boy of the year.
Hanging out with his cord.
Big, beautiful eyes.
Sofia out our window.
The sun was out yesterday, but today it is chilly and very wet.
Daniel likes to sleep with a blanket on his head.
Daniel was so happy and relaxed this morning. He ate so much too! Which is good, because he ate less tonight.
Games!
No, I still wouldn’t want to sit next to us.
The airplane treats to hopefully garner sympathetic looks if Daniel cries on the 10 hour plane flight rather than annoyed looks.
Always on the move!
A few hours later, the manager showed up with a new washing machine!!!! Turns out he knew this one didn’t work! I don’t know why he didn’t tell me when I called last night. haha
We did further battle with the inconceivable European washer.
Dad laughed and called this the “rinse and spin’ cycle. Yes, that’s our laundry. No, the laundry machine doesn’t work properly.
Oh, the charger cord is such a temptation! He loves any and all things cord. He plugs things into everything. It’s been a challenge to baby proof this place.
Maggie showed him lots of things to do.
A true sign of his not feeling great this afternoon was that for a few hours he didn’t play.
I tried playing children’s music on this little speaker… that we put on his leg. He was not at all sure about the whole thing.
We sat together for a long time watching Bulgarian children’s songs. He finally relaxed. He was nearly sleeping and even leaned against me he was so relaxed!
Daniel has been unhappy and grouchy since he woke up from his afternoon nap. I wonder if his tummy is a little uncomfortable from the different food.
Maggie has been wonderful to have with us.
He takes that usb cord everywhere. It’s not a security object… exactly. But sorta.
It’s Maggie’s birthday today! She’s 8 years old. Dad bought her little “cakes.”
Playing:
SO CUTE – just talking and playing this morning.
Well, eventually i plugged the USB into the camera for him and he was pleased as punch.
Tell Maggie Happy Birthday, from great grandpa & great grandma. We sent her a card that will have when she gets home. Love you guys.