Well, we've always said that Alex and his dad were two peas in a pod - and then there were three! Alex and Kai-Yi have been inseperable since the moment they saw each other!
We have had an amazing day! Not one little cry or temper tantrum yet. It's been picture perfect. The people at TWCA were amazing and helpful and patient and kind and everything we would have hoped for - we were there for nearly 3 hours. We were blessed to meet Kai-Yi's foster mother, who was the picture of professional. She had some very kind things to say about Kai-Yi. We were even luckier to meet Kai-Yi's birth father, grandmother, aunt, great grandma and great grandfather!
When we met Kai-Yi, he was fascinated with Alex. His foster mom stayed with us until he was happily playing with Alex, then she slipped out so quietly that we didn't even know she was gone!
The one thing that everyone had to say about Kai-Yi other than he is cute - is that he LIKES TO EAT! Since the day he was born, he eats. He is so smart, we can't even explain it! He says shay shay when you give him something, imitates everything Alex says and does, and learns so quickly! Just a second ago - he asked for a kleenex to clean his nose! He's a genius! He even cleans, which is possibly the best part! If he spills something, he runs to wipe it up! He's already consistantly calling Alex "Baba" (daddy)
He fell asleep after our outing to McDonalds (thank god for McDonalds!) Back at the hotel now, he slowly woke up and is laying quietly watching us, playing with toys on the bed, snug as a bug in a rug! We didn't know that kids did that!
He's amazing and there is so much more to tell, but I have to go play.......
Thanks for all of your comments and well wishes!
PS to Blogettes - We can see why we all don't stay in Taichung (actually it's Fung Wen City) The hotel is GHETTO! We asked for the internet cord, and they drug a 200 footer into our room - one end is connected somewhere down the hallway and the other is attached to our computer! STAY IN TAIPEI!
10 comments:
Oh Katie,
Praising God for such a wonderful little boy for your family-what precious times the 3 of you will have together while waiting for all the kinks to work out!!
You have been waiting so long for this moment-savor every bit of it, and enjoy being a family of 3-such a beautiful little boy-he was meant to be in your home!!
God Bless dear friend
Chris
Oh soo happy for you all....
You all look sooo happy.
Leo is one handsome little boy.
I'm so happy to hear he is at least taking to Alex. He will soon find out who butters his bread(Mommy)
Take care you guys. So happy he is in your arms.
Joyce
Wow!! This is fantastic and Leo is so adorable (and brilliant too! I love how he thanks you when he gets something, so polite). My cousin adopted a little girl from China and she initially only wanted to be around the husband. However, as soon as they got home and Katie and Libby had uninterrupted time together, they became inseparable!
Congratulations, and thanks for sharing the pictures! I look forward to seeing more cuteness.
Amy
Amazing to see you all together at last! Congratulations!!
Its probably too late to change now but I saw another family raving about the Landis Taichung Hotel but hopefully you'll be needing to head back to Taipei soon for Visa appointments!
THRILLED FOR YOU!!! I'm so very glad that things are going so well!!!
Jia only wanted Joe too the entire time we were in China. It will change though! I have lots of tips to speed it along if you want!
Wonderful to hear about the fostermom and birth family. Yayyyyy!
You look so great together! Alex and Leo look so cute playing together!
I am laughing about the cord for the computer! hahaha
ENJOY!
Karen
We are sooooooooooo Happy!!!!!
Yeah, Alex, Katie, and Leo!! I am totally crying right now! Kevin and I are so unbelievably happy for you. It is great that Leo is so smart and doing so well. I love the pic of you guys in front of the wall at TWCA. Our inscription is at the bottom near Katie's right leg, I could read it perfectly. Gave me chills to know you were there!
Thanks for sharing!
Love,
Shana, Kevin, Mia, Haley, and Kyan
Katie,
I am thrilled beyond words for you! FINALLY he is in your arms... What a beautiful family you are :)
Jenny
Katie and Alex,
We are so happy for you that Leo is finally in your arms and that everything is going so well! We wish you all the best as a family of three!
Karin & Rob
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