Daydreams- (as we are still waiting on USCIS approval)

Things I look forward to when meeting our new son (In China):


1. The first time we meet- even if he is scared and untrusting (which will actually give us information that he is progressing normally with bonding to his last caregivers).

2. The first time I get to hold him and look into his eyes with big smiles. I want that first impression to be just like it was with my newborn babies.

3. His first smiles for us. None of the photos we have him is he smiling. We are partly thinking it is the culture, but maybe he isn't used to getting pictures taken, maybe he is a sad. I have heard from many other adoptive families that their children did not smile in photos either, but that it quickly changed once they became more comfortable with them.

4. Hearing his sweet little voice. He is already talking, although because of his cleft issues we aren't sure how much can really be understood by this toddler.

5. Seeing him in his cute little boy clothes. Every photo we have so far, he is dressed in pink.

6. Feeding him a bottle and snuggling him. We so pray he will allow us to do this.

7. Seeing him interact and play with Lenea. She can't wait to meet him and be a big sister to him.

8. Trying to speak Chinese to him and getting a laugh out if his confused expression. Our attempt to learn some phrases is going very slow!

9. Learning about his culture and seeing where he came from, with him by my side.


10. Seeing his daddy love on him and learn all of the above with me. Jay is probably more excited about this little boy than even I am.