We made it after 27 hours door-to-door. The travel was long but we didn't have any troubles or issues so were thankful for that. We are not anxious to get back on a plane for a while after all the flying we've done in the past 3 weeks.
Dad Blain picked us up at the airport and we headed home where Grammy Blain was waiting to meet Esme. Esme was very happy to meet her grandparents and was her outgoing self. After storytelling and souvenier sharing we were off to bed. Over the next 4 days we did a lot of sleeping and some of it at crazy hours. Reed has put in two nights of more than 15 hours of sleep. Kaia on the other hand is up by 3:30 and can't sleep well. We are hoping that with routine and return to school that their bodies get back into a regular rhythm.
We've been busy since we returned, beyond sleeping. Esme met her Babci on Friday and enjoyed showing off her sweet little self. We also went to the annual Harvest Moon Festival one of the CAWLI mom organizes each year. Esme had a blast dancing the night away. She was so comfortable with the music and people - everyone was so surprised she had only come home 3 days earlier! We also tackled church and the grocery store on Sunday along with meeting a whole bunch of new family and friends. We are just amazed at how well she has taken to every new experience. Truly a special little girl.
It feels good to be home and getting resettled. The autumn weather is gorgeous and the foliage is beginning to turn. It is such a wonderful season. We will be starting with Esme's doctor appointments this week and looking into swimming lessons. There is much more of our story to tell. Stay tuned.......
