HE IS OURS!!!!!
So when I posted last we were told one hour, because he was at the embassy getting his bloodwork done. We busied ourselves for an hour or so, then the guesthouse manager told us it might be another two... We did some puzzles, cleaned the room, etc. I watched out the window. Every noise I would jump. Beti, our cook, called us down for lunch and told us after lunch we could have him...
I made matt eat my lunch too... just so we could go, I was too excited!! SO FINALLY after lunch we took a bumpy ride to the care center, it isn't far. We walked in and I saw some of the other babies. I saw Simera.. (So cute Holly) and Miss Jimmiti was CRAWLING!
Then they took us into the room with Gadissa, there he was, I noticed him right away. I started crying because his nannies were crying. I didn't want to scare him as I was so different but the emotion was so overwhelming. He was scared to leave his nannies. They are so so so good to him.
We talked with the head nanny, signed him out and took him back to the care center. There he was understandable scared and crying.. I just talked and sang to him until he fell asleep on me, when he woke an hour or so later, he was a little more comfortable and we are now beginning the bonding process.
He is soo cute, I would LOVE to show you all some pictures, but as it turns out it is Ethiopia, I am using an internet cafe AND.. well.. there isn't a USB port on these computers. Maybe we will try to go to the Hilton later.
Waiting mamas, today we are going to the care center to see all the kids, play with them all. deliver care packages and take pictures.
As for kenny, he is amazing, cuter than any picture, still tiny. He wears 3-6 month cloths comfortably, has a little bit of hair and has already figured out that if he cries in the least bit mama comes a runnin'. We love it. He loves to eat! He actually prefers falling asleep with a bottle in his mouth...
We love you all, we are homesick terrible and miss Abby so much!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
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Ann, congratulations!!! I'm sitting here crying with happiness that Kenny is with you. Have a wonderful rest of your trip, soak up and enjoy every second.
Ann, congratulations!!! So happy to hear that Kenny is yours!! Many hugs to you all. Enjoy the rest of your trip. I know you are homesick, but enjoy each and every moment and you'll soon be home together with Abby.
Hugs,
Molly
I'm so happy for you! And you are bringing back such memories for me! Enjoy every second of your time in Ethioipia- before you know it you'll be home and wishing you could have captured more of Ethiopia in your heart for Kenny as he grows up. Can't wait to see those pictures so I of course vote for a trip to the Hilton or Sheraton! Just kidding- we can wait while you cuddle your little man!
blessings,
Heather
Ann, I don't mean to compare duckies, but you're doing a better job of keeping us in the loop than a certain ducky in China right now. But she has one post of photos up on you. Can't wait to see pics. Please take more than you can ever think of taking. They will be the lasting memory of your trip. Oh, not to mention the beautiful child that you'll hold in your arms for the next forever.
I'm so happy that things are going well for you all.
SO happy for your new family and especially your new SON! It's almost overwhelming to think about how his life is going to change, and he doesn't even understand it right now!
Can't wait to see those pics (hint hint ... get to the Hilton!!).
Julie
xoxoxo
Congrats! So happy your baby boy is finally in your arms where he belongs!!! Can not wait to hear how Sitota is doing! Thanks for loving on our princess while you are there!!! Safe travels!
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