Today we hit the wall. We are ready to go home now that we have little Nathaniel. The hotel where we are at is nice but we need to get outside with these two little boys. We walked to a near by park that was very small and had stretching equipment for adults. We went with another family and they brought bubbles. The boys chased the bubbles and climbed on the equipment and had a good time, nice to get out. We also drew a crowd. People started coming over and just staring. They will stand right next to us and stare and then talk to us in Chinese as if we understand. We just nod and smile. Dominic will have quite the ego by the time we get home. Everyone wants to see him and get him to smile. A few are daring enough to put their arms out for them to hold him. Usually he doesn't go but he did to one lady in the park and she just started squealing. I took their picture and think I added it to this blog entry.
Today we went back to Nathaniel's orphanage to talk with the director and give our "donation." Dad stayed back at the hotel with Nathaniel because I thought it might be too confusing for him to go back. I took Dom with me. It was so sad. I was gulping back the tears as was everyone else I'm sure. We didn't get to see much and were only allowed to take pictures of the outside. The inside smelled like urine, like an institution. We went to two classrooms and there were about 7-8 children in each. They were all special needs kiddos. One group was mostly downes syndrome little ones and the other I think had many different types of needs. They looked well cared for and the rooms were appropriate for teaching from a quick glance but it was still so sad to see these little kids who need a mommy and a daddy. We were given a bag for our children from the director and in it was a Chinese flag, immunization record, a little figurine, and a journal the nannies have been keeping since our children arrived at the orphanage. I can't wait to have it translated
I sent a few pictures this time of the park, the orphanage and the boys in their diapers. Since I can't see the blog I have no idea how it looks but hopefully you can figure it out.
Hope everyone is well!
Katie
(edited by Tom... pictures to follow pending e-mail)
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Nathaniel already looks like he is fitting in very well. I bet he and Dom are having a ball together. Such a great idea to take Dom with you. It should make the transition much easier for both. When do you get to come home? I bet you are more then ready! Know of our thoughts and prayers! The Vig's
Our love and prayers are with you all right now. May your return home be swift and joy-filled. Art & Megan Washut & Kids
He is absolutely adorable. I can hardly wait to meet him. It seems like we have been waiting forever. Ileah is very excited to meet "Faniel" she says he is her "new cousin. I love him. He's my friend." We love you
Mary and Mae Mae
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