Wyatt's Gotcha Day
Gotcha! June 7, 2005
What a day! We flew into Guangzhou and arrived close to noon. As we rode to the hotel, our rep gave us the schedule for the day. We were to go and get the babies at 2:30. Therefore, we had to work quickly. After checking in at the hotel, Andy went to exchange money while Tamara gathered gifts for the nannies and orphanage directors and tried to get the family settled in our home away from home.
Before we knew it we were off. It wasn't long until Julia was in our arms. She gave Andy a big grin when we first met, and then she was handed over to him and the crying began. She cried and cried and cried and cried and cried some more. We figure this went on and off for about 2.5 to 3 hours. The orphanage director tried to help us calm her, but nothing worked. We walked and walked with her because this seemed to help a little bit.
The orphanage had taken care to present Julia well. She was dressed in a sweet pink dress with matching red shoes. She is a big girl, and we are not sure the 12 months size clothing will fit. hmm-Tamara gets to shop some more.
We were able to get some information on her, and we were also able to get a picture with her nanny. That was a really difficult moment with both the nanny and Julia bawling.
Julia finally calmed down on the bus back to the hotel. All three children fell asleep. Upon our return to the room, Savannah went to sleep (we figure they will all get up again at 3:30 a.m.) We fixed Julia a bottle, but she would have nothing to do with it. She finally had some fun with the Cheerios and seemed to enjoy them. Zachary got a real kick out of Julia and her reaction to the Cheerios. It was not long until Zachary and Julia joined Savannah in slumber.
We are very tired and still struggling to adjust to the time. We have a busy schedule tomorrow morning but may just take it easy tomorrow night.
This is Julia speaking:Yeah I now I'm really adorable!
ReplyDeleteThis is Tamara: She's humble too, NOT!
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