Robert actually seemed happy to see us this morning. He came right to us and gave us both a hug. I think he was told to give us hug by his caretaker, but he did seem happy to do so. He sat down with us and ate his banana right away. We got his toys out and he started playing. All the past days Robert will take the toys that he doesn’t have in his hands and hide them under his legs. We guess he has to protect the toys he’s playing with from the other kids. He does the same thing with his food. If he doesn’t eat whatever we give him right away he hides it under him. Today however, he didn’t hide his “stuff” so he must trust us more now. Chuck gave him a ride on his shoulders and he loved it. I’m sure that’s something new for him, too. Another progression we’ve seen is that Robert doesn’t look longingly at the other children who walk through the room going to their speech classes. He now looks at them as if to say, “Hey, look at me”!

After our visit we walked to our regular pizza place for lunch. We walked so much yesterday that we decided to just stay in today accept for running up to the Silkway later for some dinner items. Our kitchen is very, very sparse so there’s not much cooking. So far it’s been pasta and grilled cheese.

We’ve been using Skype to video chat with Russell. He’s been in North Carolina on vacation with family and friends. The video chat doesn’t always work quite right but it makes a huge difference to Chuck and I to be able to see Russell’s face on the screen. Russell’s been so busy with vacation and friends that I don’t think he’s had time to be homesick for us yet. And this week he goes to vacation bible school so that will keep him busy, too. It’s very hard to be away from Russell, family, friends and of course, all our dogs and cat, but once Robert finally joins us it will all have been worth it.

By the way… no luggage or hot water yet.