We drove up to the house to a welcome home sign with her picture on it! Thanks, Dirrs! She was excited! Zack ran out barefooted, and Katie waited inside the house. Grandma had the house ALL CLEAN! Thanks, Grandma!
Sophie ran into the house and was more interested in seeing the house and the toys than the people at first. She flitted from toy to toy and said Ni hao to everyone as they crowded around her. We took her up to show her her room. She tore everything our of the dress up basket and stuff off the shelves checking everything out! She was elated! She spent a good hour exploring; I can't even really call it playing!
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We served her some noodles and decided we had better get this girl to BED! She's slept so little in the past 24 hours. I gave her a bath and Katie decided to jump in! They both loved it. My little girl Katelyn did just awesome. She willingly shared EVERYTHING and gave even her most prized possessions to her sister to check out. We tucked in both girls at about 3:30 in the afternoon. We told Katie she could get up as soon as Sophie was asleep. After singing to each of them, Sophie was asleep in less than 1 minute!
Jake went to sleep right after her and Shawn and I weren't far behind. I was feeling really dizzy like I was still moving! It was so good to be in my own bed, but we really didn't sleep very well! Crazy. We woke up at 10:30pm to find Sophie and Katie awake in their room, playing on the floor in the dark! We slept on and off and finally I got up at 3:30 am to eat a bowl of cinnamon Life with Jake who is also up and start some laundry!
Now it is 4:30am and Sophie is up so gotta go!
What a joy to be able to move your family from the "Traveling Families" to the "Home!" section of our adoption prayer list.
ReplyDeleteAs always ... Love. The. Pics! Ahhhhh, to see your girls together.
Deb & Shawn, I'm confident I speak for many when I say we so appreciate you opening your hearts and allowing us in on these special moments. What a privilege.
Looks like you adapted to the China time zone quickly enough. Readjusting to home time will happen before you know it. In the meantime, we'll pray for your sleep to readjust, for patience for all, and for sweet moments as you settle in to being a family of nine.
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So happy for all of you. Katie looks thrilled to have her sister home, as well as you back too! We will be praying for your sleep and transition back into "normal" life. Blessings to you all.
ReplyDeleteSo very happy you are home safe!! It took us a week to get off jet lag from China and on this time... Such a great homecoming and Katie is sure being a trooper to share all of her belongings so well. I can't wait to meet her and am planning an April Asian Play group. So neat you have your China dolly to bring and meet everyone. Hugs, Ellen W.
ReplyDeleteElated. Love you all!! Praying for a quick recovery and wisdom and grace for these early days!!
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