Gotch Day and Adoption Day as told by Lillie

Gotcha Day was a little long for me. I rode on a bus for five hours to meet Mom and Dad. The staff told them that the babies were in the elevator and they still had to wait. Mom and Dad went second to pick me up. I went right to Mom and then was relieved to see Dad too. I can walk but I clutch on to both of their shirts so they will carry me. The orphanage director was telling Mom a lot of stuff in Chinese and she looked very confused. Our guide explained that I have a fever and don't feel very good. I have to take medicine and a lot of fluids. After we got back to our hotel, we took a nap and Dad went to KFC with some other dads to bring home mashed potatoes for us. I couldn't wait any longer so I went to sleep and wouldn't take my bottle for mom.

I was feeling better on Adoption Day and Dad learned how to give me a bath. I ate scrambled eggs for breakfast but still won't take a bottle. We had to hurry to get ready and catch the bus at 8:30. It was a little early for my taste. I slept through the night except when Mom and Dad woke me up to give me more medicine. I try to fight it so it is a two person operation. I look a little scared in this picture since I am not sure if Dad knows how to do this or not.

After the bus ride, Mom and Dad had to go to an interview. I was handling everything pretty well until I saw my nanny in the hall way. I tried to go see her but she had to go down the hall and I cried big tear drops. Dad was afraid Mom would start crying and be crying for the interview but it all worked out fine. Mom and Dad passed the interview and we had the Adoption Ceremony. You can see pictures of me below and all my friends who are coming home too!

This is a picture of the guide that is helping Mom and Dad. She takes them everywhere and translates for them. She also arranged for their laundry and a pizza party tonight!

We had to go for another ride on the bus to see the notary and have another interview. When Dad got done, we hung out in the court yard. I still won't drink anything and Mom and Dad are getting worried.

We made one final stop on the bus to eat lunch. Mom and Dad took me to McDonald's to celebrate. I like the french fries a lot just like Mom. My friend, Mattea, delivered the toy in my hand on the day before Mom and Dad flew to China. I have been gripping it since I woke up at 7 a.m. and I won't put it down. I have also been wearing her sweater and the pink shoes that Mom bought for me. We had time to visit Wal-mart and buy a bowl and spoon to make oatmeal and rice cereal tomorrow.

Mom was excited to find out today that the package she sent me in China reached me. My orphanage director gave me a present and gave Mom the two disposable cameras with pictures of me and my friends. Dad thinks I like them a little better since Mom made the Who Loves Baby book and sent it to me ahead of time. I finally gave in and drank all of my apple juice before my nap when we got back to our room. I am a pretty big girl and can hold my own bottle. I also showed Mom and Dad that I could walk when Mom put me down this morning and I ran across the hotel room so Dad could pick me up instead. I am going to keep them very busy. I will write back tomorrow after our city tour.