Monday, February 28, 2011

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In two days, Dad returns to work ...

And yes it's been 5 weeks and 1 / 2 that Elliott is with us, and here is a new step dad will resume work Thursday ... Super Mom takes over only for several months!
Elliott continues to adapt smoothly.
He still eats well, except a few greens that really hard to eat especially if they are in pieces (the puree is better !!!).
It is enough to play independently, but also loves to be with his older brother especially when he goes throughout the house.
It continues to absorb a lot of French words, especially used at the right time (please, thank you, hello, goodbye, at any hour, broken, eaten, still, ball, kiss, hug, pee , poo ...). And we even have Mom and Dad I love you (but happiness
!!!). It is quite comfortable when we meet other people, and began to create a relationship with particular relatives (grandfathers, grandmothers, uncle, godmother, godfather). It remains very suspicious vis-à-vis the children of its size: they are potential competitors that may bite their toys ...
Regarding sleep, the nights always happen (down 20.30 Wake 8h). Naps are still a more complicated time but has much improved the past week. We no longer the dark in the room, and with a big hug before bed, there is almost no crying and Eliott can sleep between 1am and 2am (it's better than 1 / 2 hour front).
comes to health, Eliott diarrhea still big, so we included a treatment for gastroenteritis in case, and especially re-analysis of parasitologists to verify that all the nasty little corny parts are . Expected Results Monday. Elliott has also begun a series of vaccines, and he does not like bites!
So all that to say that I approach this new phase without the dad calmly and that our days should s organize quietly around the rhythm of the school of Timon and naps Eliott.

Sunday, February 27, 2011

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In order to protect the revolution from the Council of the Revolution and the protection of the interim government blackout

history abounded since 14 January on the revolution, especially in political circles and in coordination with some journalistic circles, and became both the holding Msdha not shy to speak in the name of the revolution The name of the people and the martyrs in the name if he has a mandate to speak on behalf of everyone and defend the gains of the revolution. In fact, we all Hmaia Mtoukaino considering that there were not " leaders " of the protest movements that toppled the young Ben Ali - in the traditional sense of the leadership elite - it was all protesters Leader in itself and this is something wonderful and new do not understand these
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but the result as we see the conflict between the Government of cockerel volatile transition marked by ambiguities choices and lack of responsiveness to public opinion and the absence of a clear vision for the future ... and the "Council" Claims that it protects the revolution while it does not protect only the political interests of its members from former opponents of the old regime from the left and right
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like us as citizens, young Tunisians From the general public, do not claim to represent the revolution, but we refuse to be tampered with in order to accounts Siasip tight, and call on all activists in the field of political act with a minimum of responsibility And to refrain from broadcasting division and fear in the Tunisian society and disable the democratic path. Also remind them that we do not owe them anything and that we respect the right of everyone to the project - except labor unions - In political theory and aspiration of the Authority but not in the framework of free elections much to exploit the chaos experienced by our country since 14 January

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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

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Thursday, February 17, 2011

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Small victory ... Soon

A very short message just for you to share that Elliott went to bed last night and tonight without crying! How much better for him to lie down and reassured us without stress.
is a great step forward, hoping that it lasts.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

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4 weeks qu'Eliott is with us ...

As I said in my previous post, the big crises of Eliott have actually calmed down quickly (within 2 weeks after arrival). We now come to say no without his "angry". He sulks, possibly cry a little, but it usually passes quickly. We use a Council that somebody gave me on the Yahoo forum Adoption Ethiopia, forcing us to stand when he is angry because he tends to always want to sit or lie on the ground to head!
And in recent days we have the impression that it seeks to test further the authority of mom and dad, so we do not give in and finally even if sometimes it's long, he finally accepted our decision here and always ends with a big hug.
Speaking of hugs, we now have all three kisses, it's great!
Eliott is a real little parrot he repeats a lot of words (not necessarily hold for all time): doll, ball, boat, hat, pants, fireplace, overalls, pants, pajamas, thank you, at any hour and "the garbage stinks" (too funny !!!)...
is a real clown, now rather at ease when you're outside. It is always very happy when we leave his jacket to go walk, and he charms everyone with his pretty little mug!
The sleep is still with tears, especially at nap which is maybe not very long.
For lunch, we are less and less obliged to abide by all the little rituals of beginning. Elliott is still very hungry, even if it starts with us demonstrate his tastes. He seems to prefer meat and starchy vegetables ...
Regarding his health, no big worries, apart from a ringworm on his head, intestinal parasites and a significant deficiency in iron. We will also make a number of vaccines to be safe to be updated, because we do not have much information on the medical history.
Life revolves Eliott 4 and continues to take its brands.



Wednesday, February 9, 2011

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Support magistrates accused by Nicolas Sarkozy

The judges will be on strike Thursday and Friday following the Union's appeal of the Judiciary in response to remarks by N. Sarkozy. This has, indeed, threatened sanctions against those who allegedly committed a "fault" in the case Laëtitia.

reads one of the motions passed yesterday, February 8, 2011, by the Council of the Bar of Paris:

" The Bar Association of Paris, sharing the concern about the criticism of the executive in respect of the authority court, said:
- That the judges have no mandate to eradicate crime
- What make judges responsible for a relapse or they could not foresee or prevent, leads necessarily call into question their freedom and independence;
- That the laws, without means of enforcing them, remain empty formulas .

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

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Everything evolves quickly!

I write again the blog after my post on the crisis, because everything is getting better. Since yesterday, Eliot does not respond to NO by a crisis, but just sulking and going very quickly here.
Even if we seek a lot, it is still relatively independently in the home, he wanders alone in any room. It is of course the monitor, as he has discovered the clock radio and bedside lamps!
He sometimes asks to go to the toilet, and whenever we put on the gear, we did a little trick ... We are therefore ridiculous to the toilet to make great cheers!
For lunch, he wants to feed himself and is always hungry! But we come now to prepare food without advertisement. It's already a step forward.
He is now complicit with Timon. He accepts the kisses and hugs from us 3. I even had a super hug me today where he kept his little arms around his neck! That happiness.
Falling asleep at night and for naps is always crying, but it is less and less time (about 10 minutes).
The funny thing is that starts to say small words: Mom, Dad, pee, granny, grandpa ... And today we had great laughs during a game
hoping it lasts!

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

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management of the crisis ...

It is now a little over a week qu'Eliott is at home. It adapts gradually to us, his brother, his environment. He calls me Mom, and Maxime "Ababa". He tends his cheek when he asks for a kiss. He starts trying to pronounce his name. It is increasingly complicit with Timon.
But we always have (even if they are spaced a little) big crisis when he is upset when he says No particular.
These crises result in Tears, cries, it rolls on the ground and sometimes we are entitled to small strokes and spitting (it has also destabilized enough ...).
We decided to put a little note on the Yahoo Adoption forum for advice and help us manage these crises. We had lots of responses, which reassured us. It turns out that many children have these crises when they arrive here and that may take several weeks to several months. Most parents remain firm while reassuring their children that we had indeed begun to do. We'll continue on this path and see if seizures calm down.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

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After 5 days at 4

That five days since we returned from Ethiopia with Eliott. We are just beginning to take our brands and find a little balance into this new life. Our little man is consuming us and accepts no annoyance. We all want all the perpetual compromise.
Eliott needs stability, we limit the maximum contact with other people.
The timing of meals is very important and we submit to an unchanging ritual:
- The first dish is eaten with a fork
- Wearing a towel is the beginning and end of a meal
- Eliot chose each food from his plate to eat one by one
- He gives his plate and fork when it has concluded the meal
- Do not show the bread before the end of the dish
- ...
Once these rules understood and applied by mom and dad, the meal becomes a pleasant experience.
relationship with his brother's hard, trust is not a foregone conclusion but Timon understands the situation and adapts with great courage.
Regarding sleep, our little loulou has great difficulty falling asleep. Sleep cycles are short and always end with a revival in tears, we tried to fall asleep in the arms but impossible to sleep in his bed then we tried the mattress on the floor beside the bed of mom and dad and finally in bed with Mom and Dad: nothing works he cries for hours and does not seem whim. This created a situation more and more tense in the family because when no one is sleeping, everyone is excited.
Yesterday afternoon we changed our strategy:
- Kisses and hugs before bed
- Explanation as what Mom and Dad will not come back for a nap
- Let it cry to sleep onset (the hardest part, and this is also the most expresses it: Mom, ababa ...)
Finally, do not cry last very long and it seemed to work. Yesterday evening we discussed the same strategy to fall asleep that night and no crying, a night of 11h and a little cool while sitting in his bed, all smiles this morning upon waking. We spent a wonderful night and morning.

Friday, January 21, 2011

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The arrival in France

After an overnight transit with a very brave little boy, we put our foot on French territory, we just lost 20 ° C.
Eliott's passport is stamped, turned a page for this blog and a new life begins.
We still publish in the coming months the articles dealing only with the adoption.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

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The departure

Alarm, 7 am, an hour before the scheduled time. We take this opportunity to organize our suitcases for the great start tonight. This morning, the program, we return to the pottery studio (see first trip) and buy a coffee and a few other goodies.


On the way towards a school children (Roof AEM), we buy some balloons. When we arrived, what a surprise awaits us: the children of each class we sing 2-3 songs (including "La Marseillaise) by putting all their heart. We distribute the ball and some pens.


We have an early lunch at the restaurant before leaving Zibri orphanages in our respective (and Toukoul Birhan). Our attendants tell us that children sleep on arrival, we start with the ceremony's coffee and waking up, there would be a small ceremony to start. It is, in fact, any other, reaching children in our care, we remain on site one hour before returning to the hotel.
During the journey, Eliott is very concerned, every little disturbance causes sobs.

Check into our room, we spend half past one every three and enjoy a great moment of fullness.
18h, dinner for a departure at the airport to 19h. We're all very sad not being able to kiss Betty before leaving.
Arrival at the airport, the first crossing of the customs are a little complicated with our luggage and small Pomeranians. The record is even more folk. At the end of this episode that we keep commenting on our blog, virtually no parent was placed on the plane with her children.

22:30, boarding, Elliott is still awake (after a short nap), off 00.00.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

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The day of the reunion ...

This morning appointment at 8:15 for breakfast. Like last time, we woke before the alarm clock and descend on the bar terrace to watch the street.
We leave at 9:30 for our respective orphanages: Birhan and Toukoul. Betty is joining us for Birhan.
At 500 meters Birhan we stopped by a policeman because the street is closed due to religious procession for the Saint Michel. We conclude therefore journey on foot and take the opportunity to take some pictures.

We then enter through the palace gates of the orphanage. The nannies will we get our children. The first that happens is Eliott. Barely on the floor, he began to run towards us and comes straight into the arms of Miriam. It's an incredible and extremely intense, we recognized!
We take the time to cuddle and talk and then we'll establish ourselves under the tree to start playing with him.


We come out the same games that first trip. He immediately took the book and takes the game to hand in the small hole in the book exactly as it is 1 1 / 2 months. He remembers everything, we also have the right coloring on shoes, hands ... Since late November, we were welcomed around the coffee ceremony, which still allows Elliott to eat popcorn, seeds and cake always with the same appetite ...


We decide to let him discover the bus in anticipation tomorrow because we know there are on this subject, a little anxiety: no tear, but a little fear in his eyes.
After the coffee ceremony, Betty tells us that we have 10 minutes with our children. Elliott wants to take the toys of Leander. We tell him no, we did the little head and throws his car terre.Il fell asleep in the arms of Miriam.

We entrust to a nurse before leaving in autobus.Ce was another great moment. We look forward to tomorrow where we will be united for life.
We all meet for lunch at Lucy restore. Then we start to 3000 m altitude in "El Toto" Tewahede visit the Orthodox church and the museum and the palace of Emperor Menelik and Empress Taitu.



Starting again we distribute some crayons to children. On the way to the hotel we make our first stop at the fabric stores. We find three tunics for future births in the family. Then we stop in a supermarket and buy some local peppers.

Back at the hotel we take a little break and start again at the restaurant The Crawn, program, meals and traditional dances. Everyone participates, last evening we can relax.



Tuesday, January 18, 2011

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First day in Ethiopia without our children

On leaving the airport, we rediscover this same characteristic odor mixture of soil and pollution. Everyone hopes to get some rest and freshen up, but we only have 2 rooms for the entire group for the day. Our delegates and we have planned a special responsibility. We start at 45km from Addis in the direction of Dire Dawa.
Crossing Addis is a bit strange because there are almost no cars on the streets, but many religious processions where men, women and children are the traditional white coat.

We arrive at Lake Hora located in an ancient volcanic crater. This is an opportunity for us to walk with a small group of some shots.




We then lunched at a restaurant on the terrace (Dreamland) in front of Lake Bichoftou. We take several points of view around the lake. The fauna and flora are very diverse (Pellican, egrets ...).




We return finally to the hotel exhausted. We rest a bit before dinner. Tomorrow we review our last son, Elliott.

Monday, January 17, 2011

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Departure Ethiopia

The appointment is set at the airport at 19:30 with Jean-Claude, Madou and Dominique, and four other couples starting afresh with us . We leave early Tuesday morning as our train is at 10:05 in Angers (arrival at 12:37 at Paris). And yes we prefer using early, because the train of the afternoon we looked a bit tight for our appointment. So, long hours waiting at the airport. Fortunately, the other couples arrive every turn in the afternoon: first Stephanie and Sylvain, then Anne and Jean-Jacques, and finally Nadège and Sebastian, Chris and Dimitri. Dominique will be joining us in the boarding area about 18:30.
Madou us during the voyage that Wednesday is the day of the Epiphany a very important festival in Ethiopia (Timkat): it a holiday. Therefore, we can not see our children the first day. Everyone is affected by this news even if we seek the positive in every new situation.
We leave for an overnight flight with an arrival in Addis at 7am. We fly over the city before landing and we recognize some places.

Saturday, January 15, 2011

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J-2!

We leave in two days in Ethiopia. The bags are packed, everything is ready at home. We have filed today Timon in his grandparents for the week. This separation was a bit special, it marks the end of our family life at 3 and the beginning of a new adventure.
Tomorrow is the last day of work for both of us and certainly last romantic evening for a little while ...
We take the train to Los Angeles on Tuesday morning and meet our fellow travelers at the airport to await the departure of our flight to 22h.
Arrival in Addis Ababa on Wednesday morning to find our little prince.
A project ends, a new life begins ...


Friday, January 7, 2011

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Very Happy New Year to all!

May this new year 2011 bring you health, happiness and success.

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Monday, January 3, 2011

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More than two weeks before the big day!

In 2 weeks, we will be waiting Roissy our plane.
We are in a daze right now. As Maxine says, we can not not be happy! Cool in your head and always smiling.
The Christmas holidays have allowed us to finish the shopping, clean the baby equipment we need (car seat, high chair ...), install the changing table. We have also progressed well pack our bags. We could almost leave tomorrow if we offered!
On our jobs, our replacements are getting organized. Yup, Maxim will be on vacation until early March. And me, I give myself a little year of leave, to take advantage of my boys ...
I think that this expectation is the least difficult to live because it is the last before the big jump.