Tuesday's Child - William

William. The little man. Sweet baby boy was born the face of a wise old man. And he has the seriousness to match it.

William and Auntie Tracy on the day we brought him "home"

William is now 17 months old. It is still strange for me to realize that he is one of the "big boys," and not one of the little babies. He feeds himself, drinks from a cup with no lid, and is doing better than the older boys at potty training! He likes to play with balls, climb on the jungle gym, run around outside, and is the only one of the older ones who likes the kiddie swimming pool.

This little man is still my little sweetie! I can't come or go from the baby house without a special hug for my boy, and evening times are my favorite, when he just wants to sit and cuddle. He is a bit of a cuddle bug at any time of day, but evenings are extra sweet. And for the record, he doesn't cuddle like this with everyone! :-) 

Mr. Serious still likes to sit back and take things in, but when he smiles and laughs, he does so with his whole being.

He is not generally afraid of new things, but is still quite apprehensive when going out of the baby house. It is almost sweet how he clings on so tightly when he is out. And this is why we are making the effort to take him out more often, so that he becomes more comfortable in new surroundings. 

William has been freed for adoption and awaiting placement with his "forever family." I will terribly miss the hugs and snuggles from my little guy, but am so excited for him to meet his mommy and daddy! Please pray that he will be matched with his prospective parents soon. (But if you don't, I am perfectly happy to continue to have my sweet boy with me every day!) Like all of our babies, William is more than deserving of a family and we trust God to bring them together in His perfect timing.