Today is the day that we offically adopt our babies! Traffic was much heavier this morning and it took forever (so it seemed) to reach the office. We met in the same conference room and each family had a brief interview so that the registrar could determine that we would make good parents and that we could be entrusted with the care of a Chinese child. We had one last opportunity to meet with the orphanage director, who gave us the latest medical info. on Sophie, a copy of the abandonment notice in the local paper, and a beautiful jade pendant engraved with a boar--the animal under whose sign Sophie was born. This afternoon is the big expedition to Wal-Mart and the next two days we will be able to do some group sightseeing while we wait for the babies' documents to be finalized. Our final registration appointment is on Friday.
In our "free time" we have been watching lots of Olympic coverage. It seems like whereas the Americans like to watch swimming and gymnastics in primetime, the Chinese prefer ping pong and badminton. Who even knew these were Olympic sports? But we have been able to see the former, and a number of other events as well. Thank goodness sports are pretty self-explanatory, as all the commentary is in Chinese. The only American channels in the hotel are CNN, HBO, and Discovery network.
We have been really blessed to be able to communicate with our parents and Nicholas back home by webcam. Nicholas seems to be having a blast with his grandparents and they don't appear to be too exhuasted yet. Nicholas was really eager to see Sophie this morning and told her he would show her Papa's boat when she gets home. He also did his Knees Up Mother Brown dance for her. I am sooo missing him, but it really helps to be able to see him when we talk.
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Congratulations, Tracey and Michael! I have been checking every day, and it's so exciting to have some news. We have been thinking of you often and will continue to do so, we are so very happy for you! -Mary and Chris
I have also loved getting all the latest news as you have been very much on my mind. What an amazing journey! Here's hoping you find some peanut butter soon. :) Take care and give Sophia Cai a kiss from me.
Hi Michael and Tracey and Baby Sophia! We are so excited to see the pictures and read all about our new niece. She is just darling! We are so glad that she is bonding to you and doing well. We can't wait until you are all safe at home so that we can come and meet her and visit with our favorite red-headed nephew, Nicholas. You are all in our daily prayers! We love you! Susan and Nick
She is SO beautiful and looks like she's already a daddy's girl! Safe trip home next week. I'll be thinking about you. - Mar :)
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