Gotcha

Shhhh…. he is sleeping right now. Yes, here. Right in the very next room! He looks like a little cherub.

Sorry to keep you waiting. I tried to post a blog entry last night, but the internet was down. I knew I wouldn’t get the chance to post again until tonight because Mr. Milo is keeping me on my toes!

What an amazing couple of days. Yesterday (Gotcha Day) was so emotionally charged it's hard to describe. As wonderful and exciting as it was, it was sad in many ways. It was especially difficult to see his sweet caregiver crying as she handed me his little bundle of clothes and kissed him goodbye. Everyone was choking back tears, even though we were all smiling. Thanks to Alysa, we have some photos of our departure.

Milo got in the car with me without a problem, but once it started moving he started to cry, and then wail! I don’t know if he thought he was going to the doctor (the only reason they are ever in a car) or if he was just plain scared. He clung to me for dear life. His little arms and legs were totally wrapped around me and his cheek was pressed hard up against mine. I felt so sorry for him. I held him tightly and reassured him the best I could. After a minute he calmed down and started looking at all the things outside, but he never let go. He was so nervous and fascinated at the same time. Poor baby.

He is now feeling very comfy and relaxed here in the apartment. I just love having him here! He’s doing well considering all the changes, but we are having some sleep issues as well as some overstimulation I suspect. Waking up to his grinning face this morning was one of the sweetest moments I can ever remember. We’ve been down to the playground twice and he met some of the local kids the second time. We also had our first outing together – to sign some papers for his passport. That was interesting because we had 3 minutes notice to be downstairs and neither of us were dressed. But I did it! He LOVES taking a bath and isn’t afraid of the water one little bit – even when it splashes in his face. He even puts his face completely underwater and blows bubbles. A little fishy he is!

I will try to write more details when I can, but it may be awhile. As I expected, I don’t have the time to write about all the ten thousand things I wish I could right now. I need to try to get some sleep while I can. I just wanted to share some photos and let everyone know we are finally together and doing relatively well. A forever family! We miss you so much, daddy!

Thank you so much for all of your sweet comments and good wishes! Please continue to keep us in your thoughts as we both figure it all out.

One Final Signature

We weren't allowed in his living quarters,
so on his last day I asked a caregiver to please
take a photo of Milo's crib with my camera.