And a lot of this....
And not very much of this....
Monday was the big Gotcha Day, and as I already blogged, things went considerably well. Bedtime was a little challenging, but Tim was super excited about his Superman pj's, blanket, and sleeping companion. He seemed a little nervous and fidgety, but he climbed in the crib by himself, cell phone in hand, and went to sleep. Kate slept 11 hours if I remember right. I am sure her little body was quite worn out from the big day!
Tuesday they headed back to Civil Affairs to finalize the adoption. They had to return to the same room where they met the kids and complete more papers. This was the day they officially became Brakmans! I am sure on a camera card somewhere there are really great pics of this that we will all see soon?
Wednesday seemed to have a little more down time, although after naps they went to the police station to apply for their visas. They were able to go to the playroom at the hotel for a while.
Tim seems to have an endless supply of energy and is very active! He is very sweet, but there are times that orphanage behaviors are apparent. Like any 5 year old boy, he is definitely testing his limits. Lack of a common language has been a challenge, but Google translate has saved the day a couple of times! He already has acquired several English phrases and uses them correctly. Again, he is a very smart little guy! Kate seems to be Cindy's shadow at all times and only wants to be held when they are outside of the room. Cindy said she doesn't know that she was ever outside of the SWI (orphanage) and said, "The world scares her." But she did seem to enjoy the Walmart shopping trip!
Kate and Cindy at breakfast.
Kate is not an OJ fan, by the way. She even wiped it off of her tongue! Bryce and Tim went to see the fish in the pond (behind Kate). Tim got very entranced by the fish and suddenly realized the urge to use the bathroom. So guess what he did with an audience of about 100 people viewing the pond from the restaurant?? Yup, he yanked down his pants! Well, at least he didn't wet them? The people in the restaurant laughed...I am still laughing. Bryce...probably not so much! If you have ever parented a boy, you can probably relate!
Fatigue is setting in for Bryce and Cindy. Going back to toddlerhood is not for the faint of heart! Please continue to keep them in your prayers over the next few days. No one ever said being the hands and feet of Jesus was easy. But when you look at this face, you know it is all worth it!
"Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you." James 1:27
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