Wednesday,
August 8, 2007
PASSPORT DAY
Today was a great day!! Lucy was up at 6am and scared
because the room was still dark and she didn’t know where
she was. I made her a bottle but she still wanted nothing
to do with it. Day 3 and she had not taken any bottles
from us. I thought we were going to have another rough
day. At breakfast we decided to try strawberry yogurt and
she was totally digging it! We mixed in a little congee
for sustenance and were happy to know that she was getting
some form of nutrition. I finished eating before Jeff and
took Lucy from her highchair. I lifted her up above my
head and then heard the most amazing sound. She laughed!!
I did it again and again, not caring if she might throw-up
a congee-yogurt mix on me. I wanted to cry at that sweet
sound but was afraid it would ruin the moment. Back at the
room, Jeff got Lucy to wave at him. Later, Lucy drank half
a bottle and then afterward she POOPED! The orphanage gave
all the babies something to stop them up for the two hour
van ride to the adoption center. About half of the
parents, still had babies who hadn’t pooped yet by today.
We adoptive parents have this code language we use. We
don’t greet each other with hellos, we first say “has she
pooped” or “did she take the bottle”.
As if all this weren’t enough already to warrant
celebration, Lucy started crawling today!! Late this
afternoon we took Lucy to apply for her passport and get
her photo taken and we received our official adoption
certificate. Then we went to the wholesale jade and pearl
market. It was hot and crowded. I don’t know if we got any
good deals but it certainly was an experience. Lucy is
happily sleeping now and we are waiting for our Papa
John’s pizza to be delivered to our room. Before falling
asleep Lucy said to be sure and wish her Godmother a happy
birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELLIE!
Cade and
Coby,
Yes, I was thinking of the red eyed tree frog. I was
thinking of it because that’s what mommy kind of looks
like when I don’t get enough sleep. Daddy and I are glad
you have been having a good week. Do you know how many
days until daddy gets home? It is getting closer. I showed
Lucy that photo book today and she loves looking at your
pictures. I just know she is going to think you two are
the coolest big brothers ever!
I am thinking of an animal that you can cut in half and
will still live. Email me your guesses. We read a whole
book about this one Cade. Mommy and daddy love you boys! I
hope you’re feeling better Cobers. |
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Lovely Lucy and Magnificent Magnolia
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