Life is Good

After a week of worry and frustration, the “all clear” came through late last night. WHEW! So without any further ado, I am overjoyed to introduce Kairat. Take a bow my boy!

Kairat will be eight (8) months old on August 3^rd. To say I am stunned that he is so young is an understatement! While “young as possible” is absolutely what I wanted, “young” seems to generally be in the 9-12 month range. I’m not complaining, just a tad lost! He’s doing a good job of training this mom-to-be though. The baby clothes I brought are a little too big, but in a fit of optimism, I threw in some true “baby” toys at the last minute. Absolutely perfect. And bless Regina’s heart, she had a Dr. Brown’s bottle (I brought sippy cups) that is getting a workout.

He’s a charmer. Really loves the pretty girls and just lights up smiling and laughing when someone he recognizes comes in the room. This is Sonniya, one of my driver's beautiful daughters.

Kairat is his Kazakh name and is pronounced kye (rhymes with high) rot. Not rat. ;) I call him Little Carrot. Or my giant karat, as in the largest, most perfect diamond in the universe! I’ve been so focused on ensuring his health is okay, that I have not yet figured out what his new name will be. The name that has been my favorite is still in the running, but I’m not quite sure it fits him.

I’ll provide the details of the selection process soon, but my first meeting with Little Carrot was memorable. They brought him in and he was smiling and laughing. I picked him up, set him on my lap, and he promptly anointed me with hot, kefir-ish (think buttermilk) reeking spit up. Lots of it. Not just a little dribble, but a full-on spew. I don’t remember ever being spit up on. I’m sure I would remember that smell, let me tell you. The room was hot and steamy and I was trying, unsuccessfully, not to gag. Still hoping no one saw me. I’m sure it was only the beginning of the lovely fluids and odors that he will share with me.

I have a ton to tell you and will catch you up with the events to date within the next few days. Meanwhile, know that I’m thrilled, overwhelmed, terrified, teary-eyed one second, and smiling from ear to ear the next. This little guy is my dream come true.