Guardians to Parents

Today was a great day, again.  We went from guardians to parents of Jackson.  We had a 24 hour 'Harmonious Period' where we could change our minds about adopting this little boy.  Really!?  We have endured months and months of paperwork, extensive time, energy, money and close to 8,000 miles worth of travel to get him.  Are we giving him back?  Ummmm, no!  I made this very clear to our adoption rep, as she told us.  Not a chance.  This kid rocks!  I am not just saying that because I am his mom, (well maybe) but he already has bonded with each of us, without a doubt.  I got my first hug today after we surrendered our rights as guardians.  I cried.  Grace has gotten several hugs, more tears.  And you should see him with Baba (daddy)...truly a connection.  His smile literally moves his whole face into this cuteness that melts your heart.  He's staying.  There were 40 families yesterday that received a child(ren).  I am confidently guessing there were no returns, especially not my son.

We went to the Chinese wal-mart for some supplies today. Jackson came to us with a backpack about the size of a large lunch tote with all of his belongings.  He picked out a transformer.  Yes, we most certainly bought it. No fits, no begging, just simply 'Please, Ma Ma and Baba' (translated from our agency rep).  He has been meticulously changing it back and forth from robot to car all day.  He has studied the parts very intently, and I am getting used to having a boy in the family.  We had a game of 'jump from bed to bed to floor' a while ago here in the hotel room.  Total testosterone exhibit going on.  I will have to adjust.  :)  This kid rocks!

--Lisa