We have him!

What an incredible day! I am not sure how well I will do trying to put words to today but will try... CC and I both slept really well last night (10+ hrs for her!), which was much needed. This morning we went and had breakfast in the cafe downstairs. CC thought it was pretty funny to see a whole salad bar laid out for breakfast - but that didn't stop her from adding bell peppers and cucumbers (some of her favorite foods!) to her plate ;)

Breakfast

In the room before going down to breakfast

We met our group and travel guide in the lobby at 9:30... so excited that this moment had finally come... The civil affairs office was pretty close, only about 15 minutes away. When we got there one of the children was already there waiting... This sweet little boy really grieved and struggled... so heartbreaking! Jon Jon was the second to arrive, so so amazing to finally get to hold him and kiss him and love on him. He was pretty apprehensive at first, taking it all in... the baby crying in the background, all these westerners, a little 6yr old girl who was dancing around, a strange lady in a red shirt who was talking to him. The orphanage staff gave me some filled disposable cameras we had sent, his photo album we had also sent, some medicine, and a bag of formula. When they handed him to me I was surprised that he reached out and came to me willingly, no tears, no clinging to the staff. He grabbed on tight to my shirt and would not let go... big sis got out some toys we had brought and started blowing bubbles for him. He was so taken with them, even had a small smile when he popped one :) before we left the civil affairs building he was giving us full smiles and laughing... but still holding on tight to mommas shirt - no way was he going to be put down! He fell asleep on the way back to the hotel but then woke as soon as we arrived...

We've had lunch, cuddles, giggles, skyped with dada at home, played peek a boo with sister (initiated by him!) and are now sleeping peacefully in the crib.

I am so overwhelmed by Gods goodness to us in the gift of our precious son. What a treasure he is! The sound of his laugh just melts my heart.

In the van on the way there

 

 At the registration office