The CUTEST little boy in all of China... May UPDATE!!!!!!!!!

We requested an update through a new care package service, China Adoption Help, and in less than a week a full update was sitting in our Inbox.  Happy Happy Monday!!!  FIVE new photos along with our final update before we travel.  Do you know how much good these little emailed rays of sunshine bring?  I CAN NOT WAIT to scoop him up and love him.  Isn't he the cutest little boy in all of China?  Now I know I'm partial but this first picture melts me. 

We now have 20 photos of him since last October.  He's not smiling in ANY of them.  I know smiling is not important in the Chinese culture but there are plenty of kids from his orphanage who wear smiles in their photographs.  I've seen them first hand.  Not one smile from our Little Buddy.  I desperately want to turn that stoic little face into the biggest Cheshire grin in all the world.  Photos are powerful when they are all you have to hold on to.  Too many emotions all rolled up into one emotional Momma. I will not go there. On to the update...    

 Questions:

-What is his typical daily schedule (please include meal, nap and bed times)?

 Get up 7:30am   

 Breakfast 8:00-8:30am    

 Lunch 12pm    

 Nap 1-3pm

 Snack(mainly fruits) 3:30pm  

 then go play downstairs   

 Supper 6:30pm      

 Go to bed 9pm

-What are his sleeping habits? (Examples: how long does he sleep? bedtime routine?)

He sleeps well at night,when the foster mother reminds him for the bed time,he will go to the room by himself.

-Does he sleep in a room alone or in a room with someone else?  Does he share a bed?

 He shares a 1.2m bed with another child from the same orphanage.

-What are his favorite foods and drinks?  Least favorites? 

 He is not picky,he is a good eater.

-What kind of vegetables and fruits does he like?

 He enjoys sweet food,biscuit,apple and corn.

-Does he use his hands or a spoon to eat?

 He are not able to use the spoon yet.

-Does he use a bottle or a cup?  What kind?

 Both;any kind.

-Does he wear diapers in the day and/or night?  If not, how often does he go and how does he tell you he needs to go?

 No,the foster mother takes him to the bathroom regularly.

-Is he sensitive or frightened of anything specific?  (Examples:  animals? water?)

 Hasn’t found yet.

-Is he up to date on his immunizations?

 Yes

Xi Jian enjoys bathing so much that he will take off pants by himself once it's time for bathing. He likes playing together with another fostered child who is a little older than him. Occasionally the two may fight for toys, yet most of time the older child will let Xi Jian get his way. He could imitate to say some simple words like "mama" and "baba" which means mom and dad. However, he is not able to say phrases or sentences so far. Instead, he understands and follows adults' directions. For example, he can throw away garbage and pass clothes to foster mom.

Measurements:

Height  86cm      (33.8 in)    

Weight  11.1kg    (24 lbs 8 oz)

Head size  48.2cm        

Foot length 12.5cm   (size 5/5.5

Chest size  47cm         

No. of Teeth  17 

Thankful and blessed to be the Mommy of FOUR little blessings. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would be given such a privilege. Hang on Little Buddy. You have FIVE Womble's who are determined to turn that frown upside down. You'll be under your new roof in less than two months. Ready or not here we come!!!