Wednesday, May 26, 2010

We took the oath yesterday afternoon. It was our official last step in this whole process, other than flying home. As soon as our plane lands on american soil, Lilli Kate will be a citizen of the United States!

We are in chinese limbo at this point. Everyone is just waiting to check out and hit the airport. Half of our group fly out tonight. We, along with 9 other families, fly out tomorrow. This afternoon and tonight we will be attempting to pack everything that we can and leave the things that we don't need. The weight restrictions are tough, especially considering that we are all attempting to pack up souvenirs, etc. We have been advised to check in as much luggage as possible straight through to Atlanta and keep what we need for our Hong Kong overnight stay in our carry-on. In other words, our luggage will be waiting on us in Atlanta when we arrive on Friday. Sure it will! Makes me a little nervous, but we will give it a go.

Funny story...last night we were all ready for bed. Sweet little Lilli was asleep on the bed. Sean and I are watching her sleep. How sweet! Sean looks at me and says "Is she going to be able to speak English?" No lie. I have laughed about that all day. Earlier today, Sean is watching a guy walk a dog and he is speaking Chinese to the dog. Sean says to me, "It is so amazing that that dog can understand Chinese!"

We really need to get home!

Can't wait to see everyone. Tomorrow Hong Kong. Friday Atlanta!