Monday,
August 6, 2007
INTRODUCING . . .
LUCY CLAIRE XIAN
It felt like 4 o’clock would never come today. We got on
the bus at two to go to the grocery store to buy formula,
diapers, and cereal and from there went to the adoption
center. It was hot and chaotic in there amongst all the
anxious parents. Five year old Max was the first to meet
his Forever Family and started the tears rolling for the
rest us. I can’t explain the feeling of having Lucy in my
arms for the first time. My arms have ached to hold our
daughter for so long and today they were literally filled
with joy as were Jeff and I. We were informed that all the
babies are sick and that Lucy is probably the worst but it
is just a cold. She has not been a happy little girl. I
can’t imagine not feeling well and then having to mourn
the loss of her nanny amongst strangers. She sucks her
thumb when she is upset and if she is really ticked off,
she shoves both thumbs in her mouth. Too cute! On the bus
ride back to the hotel, our little LuLu thought she might
really try to get us back for taking her away from the
only world she has ever known, by throwing up on mama. I
told her “Nice try, but you’re stuck with us FOREVER!”
When we got back to the room, Lucy and I shared a nice
bath, which she hated. Then we got her dressed, which she
hated. And now our Angel rests. Jeff and I are soo excited
to watch this precious child transform over the coming
weeks and learn to accept our abounding love! We would
love to hear from here and will try to respond. It would
be easiest for us if you used the guestbook on this
website.
Cade and
Coby,
You are Big Brothers!! In Chinese, GuGu means big brother.
We just know that Lucy is going to love you both tons and
tons, just like mommy and daddy do. Are you putting the
stickers on the chart to count down the days until we come
home? We are counting the days too until we can give you
great big hugs and kisses. I am thinking of an animal that
is Black and White and lives in China. Email us your
guesses and we’ll tell you tomorrow if you’re right. We
love you!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Lucy and her proud BaBa
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