They're coming to America!! TODAY!!!
OK so sue me for ripping off a bad Neil Diamond ballad.
(Enter there are no good Neil Diamond Ballad jokes here).
The day began with a5:30 wake up call and a quick cab ride to the Guatemala Airport. The majority of the flights leaving this morning were carrying the families with their newly adopted children. Most of these people were first time parents with no experience on packing or traveling with children. So as you can imagine Guatemalan Airport Security was a tangle of baby strollers, over stuffed diaper bags, numerous tickle me Muppets characters getting jammed in the x ray machine. Utter chaos. Fortunately, Natalie and I already earned the “screaming at your spouse in an Airport over who forgot to pack cheerios” merit badge with Charlie, so we just breezed on through.
The flight from Guatemala to Dallas was actually uneventful. Alexander was his normal relaxed self and spent most of his time just sleeping and staring out the window. After spending just a few days with Alexander, it becomes very apparent that this kid constantly has the world under his microscope. What I mean is this, he is always examining everything. Every car in the street, every person in airport, every bag on the luggage carrousel, he just constantly takes it all in. So the end result is that Mom and Dad have a very easy time on Airplanes and Airports, because there is always something or someone to look at there.
We arrived in Dallas and with a hefty stamp from the Immigration official on Alexander's passport he is now a US citizen. Upon learning this he immediately asked for a NASCAR season pass and a super sized order of french fires. No he actually was content with a bottle and some more intense people watching during our 4 hour layover in DFW. After the last encounter with that Airport, having four hours to leisurely stroll around and actually take a breath was very nice.
Upon arriving home, Alexander was warmly greeted by his big sister. Fresh from her bath, she was still sans clothes. We did explain to Alexander that in this house we usually do wear clothes. Charlie is very much embracing the role of big sister. She is checking his diaper and telling Mom and Dad when it is time to change him. She even goes and gets a clean diaper. She does hold short on actually taking the dirty diaper away -- she delegated that one to good ole Dad.
So now at the end of the big Day the family is complete. FINALLY COMPLETE. Charlie is in bed and Natalie is exhausting her selection of Spanish lullabies, so Alexander is going to be following closely behind.
We just want to thank all of you who have supported us throughout this part of our journey. We know this is just then end of the one short chapter and a beginning of a much bigger one. But we could not have made it here with out all of you. Your love and support was truly sustaining.
Thanks so much
(Enter there are no good Neil Diamond Ballad jokes here).
The day began with a5:30 wake up call and a quick cab ride to the Guatemala Airport. The majority of the flights leaving this morning were carrying the families with their newly adopted children. Most of these people were first time parents with no experience on packing or traveling with children. So as you can imagine Guatemalan Airport Security was a tangle of baby strollers, over stuffed diaper bags, numerous tickle me Muppets characters getting jammed in the x ray machine. Utter chaos. Fortunately, Natalie and I already earned the “screaming at your spouse in an Airport over who forgot to pack cheerios” merit badge with Charlie, so we just breezed on through.
The flight from Guatemala to Dallas was actually uneventful. Alexander was his normal relaxed self and spent most of his time just sleeping and staring out the window. After spending just a few days with Alexander, it becomes very apparent that this kid constantly has the world under his microscope. What I mean is this, he is always examining everything. Every car in the street, every person in airport, every bag on the luggage carrousel, he just constantly takes it all in. So the end result is that Mom and Dad have a very easy time on Airplanes and Airports, because there is always something or someone to look at there.
We arrived in Dallas and with a hefty stamp from the Immigration official on Alexander's passport he is now a US citizen. Upon learning this he immediately asked for a NASCAR season pass and a super sized order of french fires. No he actually was content with a bottle and some more intense people watching during our 4 hour layover in DFW. After the last encounter with that Airport, having four hours to leisurely stroll around and actually take a breath was very nice.
Upon arriving home, Alexander was warmly greeted by his big sister. Fresh from her bath, she was still sans clothes. We did explain to Alexander that in this house we usually do wear clothes. Charlie is very much embracing the role of big sister. She is checking his diaper and telling Mom and Dad when it is time to change him. She even goes and gets a clean diaper. She does hold short on actually taking the dirty diaper away -- she delegated that one to good ole Dad.
So now at the end of the big Day the family is complete. FINALLY COMPLETE. Charlie is in bed and Natalie is exhausting her selection of Spanish lullabies, so Alexander is going to be following closely behind.
We just want to thank all of you who have supported us throughout this part of our journey. We know this is just then end of the one short chapter and a beginning of a much bigger one. But we could not have made it here with out all of you. Your love and support was truly sustaining.
Thanks so much
posted by Mom to brown eyed kids | 6:48 PM
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Welcome Home!! Can't wait to see pictures of my new newphew (strong hint!!) And yeah..I have to say, ripping off Neil Diamond is a new low. We love you all!! Big hugs for everyone. Love, Auntie Rhonda and crew
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