It was a very long and exhausting trip, but we made it home Wednesday night. Tuesday we went to the Embassy and that was the smoothest and quickest part of the process. We had to get the airport in Moscow 3 hours early, so we sat and feed Bryson and talked with two other adoptive families. It was so nice to talk with other people. We were really dreading the long flight with him since he had been pretty cranky for the past few days. He actually did pretty well and only fussed here and there, but he only slept about an hour. We landed in JFK and went through customs pretty quickly where Bryson is now a US Citizen. The weather was pretty bad at JFK and our original flight was supposed to leave at 7p, but didn't end up leaving till 9p. He was so exhausted, but only slept about 30 minutes on the layover. Then on the flight home to Florida, he didn't sleep at all. We were so exhausted, so I know he was tired. We landed at midnight and were greeted by my parents, brother, sister, mother in law, grandparents, aunt and cousin. It was so nice to see them! He did really well with everyone, but kept reaching his hands out for me. The carseat is a whole different story. He hated it and screamed most of the way home till we looked back and he was sound asleep. What a good feeling it was to pull into our driveway. Once inside, he woke up. He wasn't sure what to make of the dogs or cats. He didn't lay down till almost 3a and woke up screaming about 6:30a, so I went in his room and we slept for another hour.
Jetlag kicked our butt yesterday. It was also our 5th anniversary, but it just didn't feel like it. Everything was so new to him and he wasn't in the greatest mood. We did go to Target to pick up a few things and he loved being pushed around in the cart. I still have laundry to do and things to unpack, so I will post more later.
We have decided since our adoption has been completed, we are taking the blog off private. We want to thank everyone who took the time to log in to the blog and follow the journey. We appreciate it!
Jetlag kicked our butt yesterday. It was also our 5th anniversary, but it just didn't feel like it. Everything was so new to him and he wasn't in the greatest mood. We did go to Target to pick up a few things and he loved being pushed around in the cart. I still have laundry to do and things to unpack, so I will post more later.
We have decided since our adoption has been completed, we are taking the blog off private. We want to thank everyone who took the time to log in to the blog and follow the journey. We appreciate it!
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
18 comments:
Congratulations!! I'm so excited for you!
Jody
Congratulations, glad to hear you made it home safely.
Can't wait to hear more.
It must feel so good to have your little man home. I can only imagine :)
And Happy anniversary!
Look at you two adjusting to parenthood! I'm so excited for you. We are looking to make a trip down within the next couple of months!!! Can't wait to see you all!
Katie
Congratulations! I am so so excited and happy for you! You are now officially a family!
Congratulations! I am so so excited and happy for you! You are now officially a family!
Welcome home and happy belated Anniversary! I'm so happy for you and I look forward to keeping up with you as you get acclimated to being at home!
Congratulations!!
Congrats and welcome home!! And happy anniversary, what a special one it is!!
It will get easier, while the non sleeping is so rough, it doesnt last. Just take it easy on yourselves and don't do too much, just rest, relax and enjoy. Remeber you are a new mom, you need your rest, so get it when you can!!
Welcome home and Congratulations to all three of you.
Welcome home! Little Bryson is an absolute cutie pie!
Welcome home!!! And congratulations to the newest little American Citizen! :)
How nice of your family to be there to greet you?! It must have been such a relief to be home and with them. I can only imagine how strange it must have felt to bring Bryson home and put him in his crib. Were you pinching yourself?
Happy Anniversary and Happy belated Valentines! Rest up and then come back and tell us all about your new son :)
Congratulations and WELCOME HOME!!!
Congratulations!!!!!!!! Get some sleep and once you are caught up things will be easier. Happy Anniversary also.
I can't wait to see some pictures of Bryson!!!
Ang
Congratulations on making it home! I'm glad your trip home went well, and I hope you all have gotten some rest now! Happy Anniversary, and Welcome Home Bryson!! :)
Congratulations! Your son is darling! Enjoy every second! Thinking of you, Marie and family!
~Donna
(California)
Welcome Home! So happy you made it safely - Brady HATED the car seat for a long time - screamed his head off. I can't imagine what goes through their heads. Hang in there - that first week is the toughest. Call anytime and so glad your all home safely.
Target!! What an appropriate 1st stop!! hehehe!!
Sue B. and I giggled & grinned about you guys on Saturday at the parade! We're thrilled that you guys are home safely and that Bryson is in your arms!
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