Today is the day we've been waiting for for so long now. We arrived at the orphanage shortly after 1:00 to pick up the babies for the Giving and Receiving Ceremony. It was a heart wrenching experience. We were filled with so much joy and excitement that this moment had finally arrived but at the same time we were filled with sadness because we felt we were taking Chung away from the person who had spent the last six months falling in love with him. The woman who has fed and cared for him, nurtured him and watched him grow. The woman who was so proud at how strong and healthy he is, who wanted to make sure we knew all of his needs and likes. We felt like we were taking him from his mother.
Chung's nanny changed him into his new outfit and made sure he said goodbye to all of his friends. Then she handed him over to us for the last time. Her last request was that we send her a photo. We expressed our gratitude for the wonderful job she had done and we all waved goodbye as we climbed into the van to travel to the provincial offices for the ceremony.
The Giving and Receiving Ceremony lasted a little over one hour and that's really all there is to say about that. It was really just just a bunch of signing and waiting. Kind of a let down. Finally, after a very long day of driving and waiting, we were driving back to the hotel with our son.
So that's what a bath is....
I love my moo chew...thank you Aunt Annie!
Some facts about me:
- I am a big baby by Vietnamese standards, but the only thing chubby on me is my cheeks. I fit into my 6 month clothes, but not for long. My legs will outgrow my clothes before my waist will.
- I roll from my stomach to back.
- I can sit up on my own from my tummy.
- I roll from my back to my stomach.
- I crawl!!
- I can pull myself up and stand while holding on.
- My nanny did a good job, I'm not behind at all.
- I am cutting both of my bottom front teeth, just ask daddy's finger.
- I DO NOT like to wear my hat. I take it off immediately. Grandma would be mad.
- I only eat 3 ounces every 4 to 5 hours. But just try to take the bottle away once I start. I am very strong.
- I am very cute!
6 comments:
I have been waiting all day for this. I'm so happy you have our little boy. He looks very healthy and happy, he must know what wonderful parents he has.
Love, Nanaholly
P.S. I can't wait to squeeze, hug and kiss him.
I have been waiting to see him all day. I feel like Bri checking every two hours. He looks so happy playing with his toys, and not so happy about the whole bath thing. I hope that aunt kaen had as much fun giving him his bath as you hoped you would. And before he getts back home you really need to talk to him about the hat thing. You loose 50% of your body heat through your head, and if he still refuses I think we have all of the big old hats with the strings you can't untie that grandma left to all the new babies. So let him know its less painfull and better for everyone concerned to just wear the hat. Tell him to trust us, we know.
Love you all, and can't wait to talk to you,
Caitlin
So he is the cutest baby ever...i cant wait to meet him!! now when you say he is a size 6 months do you mean that for onsies to?? cause those dont have legs, so i wasnt sure if that meant they out grew them. tell uncle cori i will be calling him on friday because i don't know if you can answer my questions so ill just call uncle cori...let me know whats up...love you lots,
Bri
He looks so happy and adorable! I 'm so happy for ya'll and can't wait to continue to read about your journey!
tanner looks so cute, can't wait to get my hands on him. the one that eats the most and is the naughtiest sounds like he was made for us. keep himhappy and safe till we see you love auntie
ps how much does he weigh and how long is he
So glad we got to talk to you tonight! It was so great to see how happy you all were! Little Tanner looks like he was meant to be a part of your family! All your dreams have come true! Can't wait for you all to come home!
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