What a morning! We left the hotel for the 5 minute drive to the orphanage at 8:00am. Driving over we were all very chatty/animated/nervous. As we pulled up everyone on the bus got pretty quiet. Off the bus, to the front door, take off your shoes and walk in. Deep breath and there he is in a walker. One of my fears was that I wouldnt recognize him from all the pictures but I knew him right away. He is amazing. He cried a little at the beginning - it was so overwhelming for him (and me). His nanny took him after about 10 minutes and put him in his crib with a bottle. It was really hard to not just pick him up and feed him myself, but that is the way they do it and it is better to not interfere. Once he had the bottle he was a different kid. Quiet and curious. We walked away from the rest of the people and went in the doorway. From then on it felt like he kind of knew me. I am sure that is wishfull thinking but oh well!
This kid has a laugh that makes you fall over. He is so happy! He rolls around and sits up but isnt crawling yet. He is very cuddly.
Now it is still morning. We meet for lunch in about an hour so I think we may go hang by the pool for a few - it is hot today. We will go back to the orphanage at 2:30 this afternoon.
I can't put into words the emotions of this morning. There are so many ways to start a family and I am so humbled that this is mine. I am so lucky.
23 comments:
WOW! I will sleep well this evening knowing you have finally met!
Love,
Brian
Wow - congratulations on finally meeting your adorable little guy. I'm trying to think of something more eloquent to say, but you know I am so excited for you. Have a great visit this afternoon and keep the pictures coming (obviously!).
Congratulations, Cindy! How nice to see a picture of the two of you together!
Kim
(P.S. POOL? What pool? ;) )
Well, Cindy....you look like the rest of us, now.... A MOM!!!!!! You look GREAT, he looks GREAT...and the whole thing is just so WONDERFUL! :-) I have to admit, I'm like one other person whose comment I read: I'm addicted to checking this site.... I can't wait to see more photos! Love ya! ELIZABETH
Cindy, long time since we met, but I am overwhelmed by you and your new son. What a gorgeous boy! Kate keeps me in the picture! What a momentous occasion!!
Jan (Kate's Mother in law)
the tears are flowing. I'm so thrilled for you! Trey is one lucky boy!
Tears of joy...we are celebrating with you from afar. I have to go talk to Deb!
Tears of joy! What a beautiful moment and a beautiful picture. Merry early Christmas -- what a gift! Lisa
Oh! I am so happy for you! Cindy, you are truely amazing and I am proud of you, inspired by you and happy to call you friend. You did it!
Love, Kelly & Luke
Hello there - I'm so HAPPY to see this news today! He is just adorable! You are going to make a wonderful family -
love,
Sherra
The pictures just take my breath away! He is delicious, and you look so perfect together.
Ron, Ellie and I brought up your blog early this morning just to see if there was a picture posted, and we were excited to see that there was! Ellie pointed at Trey and said "baby," then pointed to you and said "Mama!" It really choked me up. I told her, "yes, that is baby Trey and his mama."
At last, at last...
We are all thinking of you and so excited to follow along!
Wow..cant stop crying over here. I am so excited for you Cindy. I cant wait to see his little face.
I love you!
Ahhh... Cindy. Your post renders me speechless (surprise!) and tearful. What an incredible day for you two. So great to have Kate there to witness it all.
Trey's laughter is a wonderful thing to hear I'm sure. Was it as you imagined? I look forward to hearing it in person!
Hugs to you all.
Bird
Hey again Cindy...
My dial up finally shows the picture of you two everyone is talking about! So I had to repost and say WOW... still speechless and tearful in Walla Walla!!
I also found Sandy's blog and now am realizing she is there with you and Kate comes later. What great support you have cindy!
Hugs again.
Bird
CINDY! What great news. He is beautiful, you are beautiful and now you are together. FANTASTIC!
Love, MCC and the whole Cronin clan
Cynthia,
I don't think I've ever seen you look so happy....the sheer joy on your face is such a great reminder of what's truly important in life. The whole office has been oohing and aahing all day - we're all totally thrilled for you and can't wait to meet the little guy in person. Good luck with the G&R ceremony!
Kim
Cindy,
I love the picture of the 2 of you! He is so adorable.
Karin
Cindy,
I'm very happy for you. Trey is an adorable baby!
Love the pictures
Ann
Congratulations. Hope you and Trey are having a good time. Have a wonderful 1st Christmas together. I can't wait to babysit! Elizabeth (Black Boot Club honoree) M.
Cindy
I'm like in tears over here! I am so happy for you and I cannot wait to meet Trey, that picture is amazing!!
Come home fast so I can start babysitting your adorable son!
Love, Emily
Oh Cindy, he's so cute!! Oh my gosh, I can't wait to meet the kid!! Congrats!! We are all so happy for you. Now hurry up and get home so we can all smother him with love!!
~Amanda
Cindy...WOW! Congratulations. Paul was reading the forward from Kelsey as we were leaving for the airport so I could fly home this afternoon from AZ. He got in the car and handed me the print out so that I could read about your journey on the plane! He thought it was so exciting! I cried! This is the MERRIEST CHRISTMAS EVER!! Congratulations to you and to Trey....lucky mom....lucky baby! What a journal you will have for the rest of your life on becoming a mommy for the first time! Love, Paul and Trish
OHMYGOSH!!!
I am teary-eyed with excitement~
Sure enjoyed reading the play-by-plays. You 2 make a beautiful family! Enjoy this special time:)
There's no better way to celebrate the season!
XO
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