Final Adoption Hearing

Tuesday was our final adoption hearning! Christopher is officially a Rataiczak!! We were at the courthouse for about 2 hours and Christopher was so patient! Michael and I were a little teary eyed when the judge announced we were his legal guardians. After the hearing we went out for lunch to celebrate...Christopher slept. We took a picture with the judge and is was so precious how Michael stuck his hand out and Christopher grabbed ahold of it and smiled. I guess he knew it was a big moment too! :)

Happy Mother's Day!

My first Mother's Day and it feels wonderful! It doesn't matter that we don't have much planned because I get to spend it with Christopher and Michael! 

Happy Mother's Day to my mom! I'm so thankful for such a wonderful mom and grandma to Christopher!


Mom reading to me. (16 months)



Mom reading to Christopher. (3 months)

Happy Mother's Day to every mom, step-mom, grandma, mother-in-law, and bithmother! I hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable day!

Court Date

We received a letter from our attorney today stating our court date to legally adopt Christopher is May 21st! We are both extremely excited that May 21st isn't far away! I told Christopher he is almost legally ours and there is nothing he can do about it. :)

4 Months

Happy 4 Months!

A few things to remember about this month...

* You enjoy watching and listening to Super Mario Bros Acapella on YouTube. It makes you happy whenever you are cranky.

*Daddy says he saw you roll over a couple times, but I'm still waiting to see you do it.

* You started staying with Ms. Maria, sitter, and Emi. Emi is so protective of you and always wants to know where you are when you leave. 

* You started sitting in your Jumperoo. You are a little too short for it so we put a book under your feet so you can "jump". 

* Unfortunately, you had your first cold and ear infection this month. 

* Your currently weigh 14 pounds 14 ounces and are 25 inches long. 

* You have giggled several times. Ms. Sonia made you giggle lots during her visit!

* You have been wearing socks on your hands because we have been treating your cradle cap, on the back of your head, and eczema, on the sides of your head. You keep wanting to scratch and your poor head gets little sores on it.

* You have done a complete 180 a few times in your crib at night.

* Ms. Maria brought you to my classroom. Even though you were asleep the kids loved seeing you!

* We think you have discovered your tongue. You keep sticking it out and making new noises. 

You are getting SO big and are definitely bigger than Mr. Owl! We love all the new things you do each month and once again are excited for all your firsts this month! Love you tons, little man! 

Time for a walk!

Jumperoo...jump around!