The internet was down, so we were not able to upload to the blog last night. That is one of the adjustments we need to make... the internet is not very stable, and is very slow.
We woke up around the normal 6:30 - 7:00 time, and began to get ready for the day. We had made plans to spend part of the day with A,B & I. At 10:30, we left the hotel to drop off a sample at the laboratory, and then kept on walking to A,B&I's place. We chatted there for a little bit, and then we called our driver to pick us up. We drove around a bit, and then to our final destination for lunch to a cupcake place (Cupcake Delights). We had a great lunch, and great conversation all around. After lunch, we drove home to get Eli into the bed for his nap. This was the beginning of a tough afternoon. Eli, it seems, has begun to test us on almost everything. He did not want to nap, He did not want to go on the potty, He wasn't a fan of whatever we fed him, He demanded to be held all the time, etc. It was exhausting, but I think the situation will end up being positive. We have heard from friends, that there can be a bit of a honeymoon period before the child feels comfortable enough to begin to test. This past week, has been amazing, but we feel he probably hasn't been totally comfortable. Once he starts complaining as much as he did this evening, he must feel somewhat confident that we aren't leaving, and maybe he is losing his need to impress us at every turn.. Who knows, we shall see how it goes going forward. We may look at this as being a very positive stage even though it is exhausting.
As mentioned before, the power was down, as was the internet. Very frustrating. I had hoped to have some communications with my family, but sadly, it was not to be. Just another reminder of how much of a different country we are in than our own. We would be quite upset if our power was down for for a few hours, and would feel so out of touch if our internet was down for 24 hours. Obviously first world problems, but frustrating nonetheless.
On the wait for citizenship documentation, it appears that the court order will probably be signed on Monday. We had been in contact with the representative here for our agency, and she feels that it should've happened today, but due to extenuating circumstances, was not. It should be done on Monday. Then we can begin the application for a new birth certificate, and a passport. Once these are in place, then a Travel Visa can be issued. We're really hoping that we will be able to be coming home before the beginning of July, and that seems to be realistic.
Thanks again for all the support. We read all the comments on the blog, and on Facebook. We may not respond to all of them, but we are reading them, and feeling encouraged.
We woke up around the normal 6:30 - 7:00 time, and began to get ready for the day. We had made plans to spend part of the day with A,B & I. At 10:30, we left the hotel to drop off a sample at the laboratory, and then kept on walking to A,B&I's place. We chatted there for a little bit, and then we called our driver to pick us up. We drove around a bit, and then to our final destination for lunch to a cupcake place (Cupcake Delights). We had a great lunch, and great conversation all around. After lunch, we drove home to get Eli into the bed for his nap. This was the beginning of a tough afternoon. Eli, it seems, has begun to test us on almost everything. He did not want to nap, He did not want to go on the potty, He wasn't a fan of whatever we fed him, He demanded to be held all the time, etc. It was exhausting, but I think the situation will end up being positive. We have heard from friends, that there can be a bit of a honeymoon period before the child feels comfortable enough to begin to test. This past week, has been amazing, but we feel he probably hasn't been totally comfortable. Once he starts complaining as much as he did this evening, he must feel somewhat confident that we aren't leaving, and maybe he is losing his need to impress us at every turn.. Who knows, we shall see how it goes going forward. We may look at this as being a very positive stage even though it is exhausting.
As mentioned before, the power was down, as was the internet. Very frustrating. I had hoped to have some communications with my family, but sadly, it was not to be. Just another reminder of how much of a different country we are in than our own. We would be quite upset if our power was down for for a few hours, and would feel so out of touch if our internet was down for 24 hours. Obviously first world problems, but frustrating nonetheless.
On the wait for citizenship documentation, it appears that the court order will probably be signed on Monday. We had been in contact with the representative here for our agency, and she feels that it should've happened today, but due to extenuating circumstances, was not. It should be done on Monday. Then we can begin the application for a new birth certificate, and a passport. Once these are in place, then a Travel Visa can be issued. We're really hoping that we will be able to be coming home before the beginning of July, and that seems to be realistic.
Thanks again for all the support. We read all the comments on the blog, and on Facebook. We may not respond to all of them, but we are reading them, and feeling encouraged.
You're right...the testing is totally normal once he starts feeling more comfortable with you...you're fortunate that you're getting to it so quickly (Seth took 20 months before he got there!). It's a great sign...you're probably seeing the real kid now, the one who's going to cause you grief as well as bring you a whole lot of joy and love!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to read your updates!
Hugs and love flying across the miles!
R
What a totally different life you are leading now. Beautiful and trying. You have both done so much prepping beforehand and now it is time to put it all together! And really, it sounds like you are doing so well and having fantastic attitudes during a time when there is so very much change and...wow...I can only imagine the adjustment YOU are learning to cope with, not just Eli!! We are praying for you lots up north (and way west...or east depending on which way you spin the globe) here. May the joy of the days always outshine the tough times. Many, many blessings, dear friends!
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