It seem so odd to write Day Two - don't worry, we won't keep this up forever, but it is so fun to share with all of you all that we're experiencing.
Max slept through the night, from 8-6:30, and we spent the morning going down to breakfast, walking (of course), playing on our bellies (something he definitely needs), and nursing his cold. He is eating well, napping/sleeping well, pooping (almost had to evacuate the room!!), and loves reading books. It was a really nice morning!
Remember the Pomp and Circumstance that was missing from yesterday's Gotcha Day? Well, we experienced it today. At 1:30 Michael picked us up to go back to the Civil Affairs office, where we would get our "Red Folder". The owner of the orphanage and Max's caretaker were there as well to sign the rest of some papers. Max was sleeping the whole time. To be honest, I didn't quite understand what this day meant - a lot gets lost in the translation and my brain seems to be only working at about a 50% capacity (once gain, thank God for Car!!). But there I was, up at the podium with the Director of the Civil Affairs Office, taking an oath. Then I had to put a red finger print on documents I had signed the day before, and even take one of Max's fingers and put his fingerprint on his name. Basically, Max is now officially mine, according to the Chinese government. Good thing, 'cause I'm not giving him back!! :) Notice anything unusual about the American flag? We didn't have the heart to tell them...So now what happens is that we wait for his Chinese passport and notary papers to come in on Friday. Once we have these, we'll head down to Guangzhou, where we'll deal with the American side of the adoption process.
Max is now sleeping for the night. We ended up giving him some meds for his cough. Let's see how this night might go. Good night, everyone!
4 comments:
This is so exciting its hard to not choke up. Between the joy of the occasion and the reality (poop checks!) of what's going on, there is such a range of emotions and feelings that we can easily relate to. again congratulations!!
Hi Jessie,
I am reading your blog every day and congratulations on this wonderful beginning you are having with your son. What precious memories you are making.
He is adoreable and the two of you are meant for each other. I felt the same way about my son and now he is 39 and seldom does the word adopted seem to apply...we miss you at school..be safe and have fun
Linda Medley
dear jessie and Carolyn,we are following all your blogs in Panama and enjoying it all..We wish you every happiness and may you also have LOTS of happy things like reading sessions and travel with Max etc. in the future, not just "poop checks". He certainly looks as if he has taken to you both like ducks to water. Hugs,
anita and edward henriquez
Hi Jesster! It's so neat to share your whole experience. Awesome that you've written this all down (this will also be a great keepsake for you.) You are the most positive person I know, an inspiration, and you deserve all the happiness you've waited so patiently for. We are so thrilled for you. We'll have to call you Mom-ster now. By the way, we've been to China 5 times (including Hong Kong) and I just learned more about Buddhism and temples from you than I've picked up in my travels!
Lots of love,
Liz, Bill, Ella and Gwennie
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