Gotcha Day

Here we are at Gotcha Day. By the time we left the Civil Affairs Office everyone was crying. Nan was terrified. She screamed at us, threw her bracelet at us and cried for her Nannies to come save her. It was by far one of the toughest mornings I've ever had. Our coordinator said we would have a very tough night. I knew Nan was my daughter when she tried to take me out with a right hook on the floor of the Civil Affairs Office. We were meant to be!

Back at the hotel, after screaming herself to sleep, Nan woke up pretty subdued after her nap. She and Aslen took a bath and Dallas and I dried her off, put lotion on her and got her dressed. I put on her stride rite shoes that light up when you stomp them and it was the first smile she ever gave me. (Should've known the way to her heart would be shoes) She seemed to like her new clothes. The coordinator came back to the hotel room to help us complete some paperwork and I anticipated another monster tantrum, but she let Anna come and go without begging her to save her. We decided to push our luck and take the girls toy shopping. Nan took my hand and didn't let go until dinner. She ate very well and smiled at me alot. Back at the hotel room Aslen and Nan played with their toys while Dr. Gong examined Nan. She has an ear infection so he brought us some drops and medicine. Nan started laughing and running, dancing and playing. She says "hello" "shoes" "Aslen" and "water." Right now she and Aslen are giggling and pretending to try to go to sleep. They are turning into sisters quickly.

What a day...