First, I wanted to let everyone know that Laura and I made the adoption official today (1st Picture). We went to Nanchang's government Affairs Office yesterday to have our adoption interview and pay all of the necessary fees. It felt good to unload all of that cash I have been walking around since we have been in China. Olivia is definately "Mommy's Girl" and is stuck to her like velcro. I am good to have around while I am putting food in her mouth but that is about it right now. The orphanage director who supervises the foster care families told us that she has only been held by women and lived with a family where the foster mom and her grandmother spoiled her rotten. Because she was left by her original mom, now moved away from her foster mom and is now attached to Laura, Olivia stresses out that she will lose her new mom the same way when she is not in the same room or when Laura is not holding her. We have been working on this by having Laura leave the room for short periods of time to allow time for me to bond with her. After the cries wear off she ends up falling asleep on my belly. Olivia has a red birthmark on her left cheek which is common with infants in China. The orphanage director originally thought it was a scratch when they found her abandoned oustside in front of the orphanage. We think it gives her some character.
Mommy's Girl
Ed that shouldn't be a problem since one of your favorite pass times is eating, you two will bond great ;)
ReplyDeletefollowing this blog everyday......... Congratulations Mom & Dad. Olivia is beautiful. Life will never be the same.... only better, Take care.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures of your family and the country too. The girls & I are enjoying your exciting whirlwind tour. The picture of Olivia soundly sleeping on each of you tells it all. It's one of the best moments of life. Thank you for sharing! Keep bloggin'. Len & family
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