We were taken to the baby house in the late afternoon and met with the director so fast that we really weren’t prepared (not complaining though!). We talked for a few minutes and the conversation was pretty casual and friendly, and then our translator went to get our kiddo. We heard some singing and then they opened the door and in came the most adorable little 5-year-old boy. He is a little peanut (wearing 3T clothing), but had this huge smile on his face. He was a little tentative when he saw all the people in the room, but he came over to us and shook our hands (sigh -so adorable). A minute later he was on my lap and he was clapping my hands and smiling. It was a little awkward to try to meet this little boy with a bunch of other adults in the room, so I can’t imagine what it was like for him. After maybe 3 minutes they asked us if we would like to bond with him. Well duh?!!!
We were given a key to the bonding room so off we went to play. He and Matt hit it off right away and we were so glad that big M was there to help out - we just kind of stood back for a minute and watched with huge smiles on our faces. In a nutshell, little M is very happy, energetic, smart and talkative…only problem is that he speaks Kazakh and none of us understand it! Our translator’s husband knows some though, so we are writing down some things that we want to say and he’ll write back to us with how it’s all said. Yikes!
The boys played typical boy games and you can see them here attacking each other - brotherly love! Little M thought it was SO funny!!
The hour ended quickly, but we will be visiting him twice a day for the next two weeks!
My battery is dying so I'll have to post about day two tomorrow....but just know that we are already on Bonding Day 3!!
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What a cutie!! Congrats....make sure you write down all the details of that first day....you will want them later - though some things you will never forget. Kids have a way with each other....no matter what the age or the language. We saw it when we brought home our 8 mo old son and he met his 1 1/2 year old cousin at the airport....fast buddies and she never leaves his side when they are together!! Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you just looking at the bonding room brings back so many memories, enjoy you time with your new son it flies by way too fast cannot wait to follow along with you, we loved the Semey babyhouse and the director really seems to care for these children, again sooo happy for you!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute, and so happy for you!!
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what a sweetheart!!! I am sure the time will fly by and the memories will be many! Keep us posted as you can :-) SO SO happy for your family!! Happy Bonding!
ReplyDeleteI'm SO happy to hear that you made it and that you've met M. That is the sweet, happy and energetic M we remember from the Baby House grounds. He will pick up the language very soon, I'm sure, as kids are sponges at that age. We're on our way, departing the 10th and will arrive Semey late on the 12th so we'll see you then!
ReplyDeleteaww, the pictures brough tears to my eyes. can't wait to read and see more. - (kate lawton)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on meeting your little M! He is such a cutie. I'm glad to hear he and Matt get along great.
ReplyDeleteThis post made me so happy. It is great to see the boys playing! Take care, love you all!!
ReplyDeleteGreat news. Glad to hear that you have cleared the first (and possibly most stressful) hurdle in your in-country experience. Congratulations to all four of you!
ReplyDeleteCould he be any cuter...I love that grin! Congrats on your first days together and finding your 4th family member!! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThe perfect fit! We can't even put into words how thrilled we are to see these beautiful pictures. He is gorgeous. 2 beautiful brothers! Look forward to meeting you in Semey soon!
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness! he is ADORABLE!!! communication will get so much easier the more time you are with him. i love how the boys are playing! ahhhhh...i have goosebumps :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful little boy you have, he is just adorable! I am so glad you made it to Semey safe and sound and Matt and little "M" are getting along well. You could not ask for any more:)
ReplyDeleteTerrific news!!! I think smiles and laughs is the best communication of all. He's a handsome dude. All my best.
ReplyDeleteAww! He's a handsome little man, and he looks genuinely happy. I can't wait to meet him :)
ReplyDeleteI'm still praying for yall. I miss all three of you so much! Can't wait to hear more about your journey!
PRAISE GOD says it all! What an awesome journey to meet your new child. These pictures are so very heartwarming, I cannot wait to meet him and I need to print these pictures for Trenton so he can see his newest cousin. Trenton still asks about Uncle C's son, matt =) God Bless You All as you spend the coming days and weeks with little M. Enjoy making the first of many memories!
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