Today was an amazing day - Esme's Gotcha Day!
We started the day with errands to prepare for Gotcha Day. Around 2:00 we headed to the Civil Affairs Office. We did a little bit of paperwork and then our guide brought Esme to us. She was dressed in an adorable dress with cute pink sandals. Kaia and Reed were so amazed to have her that they couldn't keep their hands off of her. She was timid but didn't cry. We met her nanny who has been with her since she was a baby. She was a pseudo foster mother too, taking Esme home with her at night and back again each morning. You could tell she loves Esme and will miss her but is happy she has a forever home. We returned to the hotel and had time to play. Esme loves Kaia - perhaps because she has a familiar looking face but also because she is fawning all over her! Kaia even got her to dance by playing her iPod. All my kiddos love music! We ventured out to an Italian restaurant for dinner and Esme ate well. We got home and settled down for bed and Esme became a little fussy but eventually fell asleep aroound 10:00 which they said is her usual bed time. What a busy day for such a little girl. We hope she adapts to her new family quickly, and we seem to be off on a good note.
We started the day with errands to prepare for Gotcha Day. Around 2:00 we headed to the Civil Affairs Office. We did a little bit of paperwork and then our guide brought Esme to us. She was dressed in an adorable dress with cute pink sandals. Kaia and Reed were so amazed to have her that they couldn't keep their hands off of her. She was timid but didn't cry. We met her nanny who has been with her since she was a baby. She was a pseudo foster mother too, taking Esme home with her at night and back again each morning. You could tell she loves Esme and will miss her but is happy she has a forever home. We returned to the hotel and had time to play. Esme loves Kaia - perhaps because she has a familiar looking face but also because she is fawning all over her! Kaia even got her to dance by playing her iPod. All my kiddos love music! We ventured out to an Italian restaurant for dinner and Esme ate well. We got home and settled down for bed and Esme became a little fussy but eventually fell asleep aroound 10:00 which they said is her usual bed time. What a busy day for such a little girl. We hope she adapts to her new family quickly, and we seem to be off on a good note.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely photo! It must be incredible to have all your kids together at last! You have a beautiful family and I have really enjoyed reading about your adventures. Enjoy every second and we look forward to meeting Esme when you come home! -Jen Haas
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! What a beautiful family. We can't wait to meet Esme. See you soon!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Very nice! Congrats to all!! Bruce
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