September 30, 2010 Passport Day!
Today we got our sons passport! It is so adorable!!! We also got a family plaque. It is so official now. No longer do I have to wonder if my baby is cold or feeling alone. He is all ours now. I cannot stop looking at him. Roger can’t either. Last night he changed Kai’s diaper in the middle of the night, while Kai was asleep! Another time he was up with the flashlight leaning over the crib. This woke me up and I figured out he was trying to make sure he was still breathing. I heard Kai take a breath and told him, “he is breathing, go back to bed!” We have never felt this way before. We are a family. Roger said to me (without any prompting) “I love this family we have made.” It brings tears of happiness to my eyes just typing it! People here say to us that this boy is so lucky to have parents now, Roger responds by saying we are the lucky ones. It is so true. We are the lucky ones to get this bright beautiful boy.
Today rode the fast train to Guangzhou, Guangdong. Getting on the train was very hectic with all of our luggage and a baby, but it was so worth it. The scenery was so beautiful. We took lots of video for everyone, but I will not be able to upload it until I get home. Our guide for the next 2 weeks is Ike. He is very kind and gentle. Kai is not so sure about him though. He loves Roger, but does not really want anything to do with Chinese men. I think he may still have some of the fears that one of them will take him back to the orphanage since the male assistant director brought him to us. We are staying at the Victory Hotel and our room is so NICE and BIG! We have 2 great views and love it here.
We are starting to see more of Kai’s personality. Today was not his best day. I think he may feel bad. His schedule is completely turned around. He is missing naps and not getting enough rest. Today he threw several temper tantrums. Poor little guy. He even purposely hit his head on the ground during a tantrum. I saw one of the children doing the same thing at the orphanage visit. It was heartbreaking to see him so upset. Hopefully tomorrow will be better……
Oh Jill, it is sooo good to hear how well you are doing! My eyes are swelling with tears as I read about your orphanage visit. It reminds me of meeting with the kids during the Journey of Hope camp. It's just not something that words can describe. I am glad that you went. I am sooo happy for you and soo happy for Kai. I will never forget seeing his referal photo for the first time and worrying about how thin he was. And now look at him. Such a darling boy. It was a privlage to watch your journey...3 souls, a world apart, meant for each other, finally together...forever Congratulations Mama
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are already such a good mommy... reading your little guys expressions and melt downs. I am so proud of you and happy to see Roger getting so attached as well. Any child would melt down with such an overload of new experiences and changes in his little life. Plus, if he doesn't feel good he may just be adjusting to having more amounts of food as well as quality of food changes. It will all work itself out especially when you are home and on a schedule. Love you and live for your updates. Brenda F
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