One year ago today was Gotcha Day. That was the day we first met Josh. We did not leave the hotel until the afternoon, so most of the day was filled with nervous butterflies. When we got to the Office of Adoption Affairs there was a room with glass walls and all the babies were there. Everyone rushed the glass. As babies were given to their parents Matt saw one of the babies was raiding the nanny's purse, of course that one was ours. It happened so fast. Called your name, checked your passport and here is your baby.
After we all received our kiddos we then had to fill out some paperwork and wait to talk with the babies' nannies. While we waited I think all of us were giving the kids a good once over to make sure that everything was O.K. When it came our turn to talk with the nanny we weren't sure what to ask, but we did thank her for all the care she had given Josh.
When we got back to the hotel most everyone when into hiding. Not us. We changed Josh because he was hot and went out to the store. We thought Josh would be smaller than he was and needed to buy him a couple outfits until we got home.
Looking back on that day seems like yesterday, yet so far away. Josh was in such shock from all that happened he was not the fun and crazy melonhead that we have now. To celebrate Gotcha Day we are going to China House for dinner with all the grandparents (minus Matt's dad, he is on a fishing trip) on Friday.
Right now Josh has woke up and is talking with is stuffed animals. It's time to get him up and start a busy day of cleaning house, playing and running some errands.
Love,
M, J, and J
P.S. Check back in a couple days. We hope to have some special video up soon.
1 comment:
I can remember that day like it was yesterday. We went shopping in the morning, under the streets of Chongqing in a place I liked to call the "Chongqing Underground". It kept the nervous butterflies away. It was raining lightly and I was wearing my crocs and slipped and fell flat on my back on a flight of stairs leading down beneath the streets. Nothing like a bit of pain to keep the nervousness of the day at bay. The actual gotcha moment was a bit surreal with all the people, noise, and chaos. Life has not been the same since. (that's a good thing) We went into hiding like most of the other families, ordering room service for dinner. It was a good thing, too. Because Alyssa was not a happy camper, when she realized that she was stuck with us. Fortunatly, that didn't last long, and she's been quite a happy baby ever since.
I hope you have a great Gotcha Day!
........Alan
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