In about 6 hours we will be at the gate, waiting to board our plane. This has been such a long long journey. We have a suitcase full of little boy clothes, toys, books, snacks and sippy cups. It is hard to believe.
Reports are slightly more positive today, but given the history of this little country, we truly will not feel safe until we have crossed the border and have him out of there. And once we land on US soil, we will truly breathe a sign of relief.
What are some things I am looking forward to?
Bathing him. And really, really washing his hair. All of the kids have a kind of musty, old smell. As one mom said, "I can't wait to disinfect him!"
Putting new clothes on him. Clothes that will be his, and only his.
Watching him sleep. Oh we pray that his transition is smooth and that he can sleep peacefully, knowing that he is safe. And I so want to see him curled up, in a clean warm bed, with us!
Skyping with our other kids and seeing him "meet" his brothers and sister. He can name them in pictures and calls them brother and sister, but I don't know if he really understands what that means. I don't know if he really understands what a family is. It will be incredible to have a front row seat as the meaning of family unfolds in his little heart.
Having him all to myself! Well, I guess I'll share with Daddy. But I can't wait until he is ours and there are no nannies telling us it is time to take him for lunch, or it is time for nap. I cannot wait to be his MOM.
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