After what seemed like an eternity waiting until 3:30 Ty arrived at the hotel. It was a rather chaotic meeting. The ladies who brought him seemed to be in an extreme hurry to leave. So our guide was quickly having us sign everything and then they left out. He really had a hard time for the first two hours. It was a big 3 yr old fit. But, we expected this. But some how expecting it and having it happen are two different things. 
After trying all of our toys to get his attention we started walking the halls. David walked and walked and we just followed behind the whole time. He would check every now and then to make sure we were behind him. He eventually fell asleep for about 5 minutes. We asked the orphanage director to please send him with something so that he could have it as a comfort item. We were hoping for a toy or blanket. Instead we got a bag of food. He hasn't let it out of his sight since. It is filled with crackers, snacks, little yougurt bottles. In fact we tried to distract him with some Graham crackers and he shook his head no and pointed to his snack bag. Funny!
He seems to be very smart. After he finally calmed down we were able to watch him play with a few toys. There are 2 cars that he likes a lot. One plays music when you open the doors. So he likes opening and closing the doors.
And yet again, Dad has won the favorite parent award. Mom has to stand in the wings and wait her turn. At least I got to sit and play a little with him.
We went to the restaurant to get some dinner. We fully expected for David to have to hold him but he wanted to get in the little high chair. He was content there. After our drinks were brought out he opened his snack bag and fished out this little yougurt drink. He really enjoyed it. He has 5 more left in the bag.
He was so funny eating. He kept trying to pick the plate up and David kept trying to make him put it down. Finally we let him pick it up and he was scraping all the rice into his mouth with the spoon. He's very good with a spoon.
He's asleep now in the little crib. I'm sure he's worn out from a really long day. And guess what he's sleeping with? Yes the snack bag.
He seems to be very smart. After he finally calmed down we were able to watch him play with a few toys. There are 2 cars that he likes a lot. One plays music when you open the doors. So he likes opening and closing the doors.
And yet again, Dad has won the favorite parent award. Mom has to stand in the wings and wait her turn. At least I got to sit and play a little with him.
We went to the restaurant to get some dinner. We fully expected for David to have to hold him but he wanted to get in the little high chair. He was content there. After our drinks were brought out he opened his snack bag and fished out this little yougurt drink. He really enjoyed it. He has 5 more left in the bag.
He was so funny eating. He kept trying to pick the plate up and David kept trying to make him put it down. Finally we let him pick it up and he was scraping all the rice into his mouth with the spoon. He's very good with a spoon.
He's asleep now in the little crib. I'm sure he's worn out from a really long day. And guess what he's sleeping with? Yes the snack bag.
5 comments:
You had better go to Wal Mart and find lots of those snack supplies to keep to replace the ones he has. Might be a bad time when he runs out. He is so cute, can't wait to see him in person.
Nana
Ooh, he's so cute! Happy Father's Day David! What a great gift for you all! We wait every day with anticipation for the next blog entry and, of course, for the day we get to meet Ty!
Darla
P.S. You might get Angela to speak to him every day (very simply) that you are his parents, you love him, will feed him, and play with him, etc... This made a huge difference for Lan in the transition. She just needed someone to explain to her what was going on.
What a precious little guy! Congratulations!
Sarah
I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU! HE IS JUST ADORABLE. WAIT UNTIL HE MEETS MIA, TRENT AND KAYLEE. MIA WILL HAVE HIS TALKING OR UNDERSTANDING IN NO TIME. THANKS FOR INCLUDING US IN YOUR UPDATES ON YOUR BLOG. I CHECK IT SEVERAL TIMES A DAY JUST TO SEE IF SOMETHING NEW HAS BEEN ADDED! OUR PRAYERS HAVE BEEN WITH YOU AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL YOU ARE BACK HOME! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
EVA & BUTCH
hey.... I have been praying for you guys, reading about your interesting journey and seems its going pretty well. As for Ty picking up the plate and scraping the plate, that's how us chinese eat our food in the bowl and scoop it with the chopstick....
Take care your'll.... hope to see you all back here and meet your son!!!! He is very cute....
Jane
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