I'm up, T/V are still sleeping.
Apparently, from what previous adopters have told us, the next week or so is going to be the toughest week:
- Getting him acclimated to a 12-hour shift in schedule (when toddlers are incredibly schedule/routine oriented)
- Adjusting to a new house with new toys and OMG CATS! - (that one is for you, witthaus)
- Plus our usual adult routines and going to Wal-Mart, Kroger, Starbucks, work, things like that.
So it's a lot but I think we're going to do okay. Hey, we survived 15 days in China.
First thing I need to do re-adjust the car seat so it fits him better - waiting until it's light out to do that. Plus trying to find a manual online for a car seat, somehow, is the most ridiculous thing in the world - or my two weeks behind the Chinese firewall has really messed up my search-fu. Then we'll have breakfast here and get on the road. (P.S. gas prices - WTF?)
But, really, it's so nice to be back in America, and familiar America at that.
I'm saving up all my opines about China for a later post - suffice it to say that, while a tremendously friendly place, with great people and great food, it has a long way to go in my book before I can take it seriously ...
Anyway, blah blah blah we're home blah blah blah love you all very much blah blah blah PICS:
Mr. Michael Li, our AMAZING facilitator in China. Van in a usual graceful pose.
Stylin' in some jammies on the plane!
We figured out how to open and close the window shade!
ooo, Look at all that shiny freedom, democracy, and capitalism!
Van is one sleepy new citizen!
Grandpa!
5 comments:
I wouldnt' worry too much about Van getting used to Richmond time. . .kids are so resiliant. Great photos, great posts, thanks again for sharing your joy. It was an amazing experience, even just from my computer. Hurry up and come visit us. I may have baby chicks for Van to ogle.
Much love you guys, welcome back.
Aunt Kate
Scott, Tracey, and the wonderful, stupendous Van,
Welcome home. This is just the beginning of an amazing journey. Call me after you all get settled in and we can talk about the next steps. Sit back, breathe and enjoy.
Hugs,
Julia
Very cute pics! And, nice jab at the crocs. Good luck in the coming week with adjusting and everything. Don't forget to pay attention to yourselves as well as Van, get your own sleep back on track. An unhappy parent is no good. And yes, kids are resilient, their brains are willing to take whatever you give them, so he should come around pretty quick. And if he doesn't, just put a little vino in his sippy cup - works every time.
so that little bugger gets a Dallas Cowboys tee shirt and some crocs...and he will love them!
OK. Crying again. Again!! I am so happy for you all!
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