Home Sweet Home - settled in for the last installment

The jetlag hangover has subsided enough that I can finally have a slightly coherent thought.

Going back to Tuesday, our Monday meeting with the Dr. Kims got postponed, so we finally met with them Tuesday morning. They enjoyed the photos of Henry, and Lynn and I enjoyed the formal small talk. Tuesday afternoon, Lynn and I had to cram in our last bit of sightseeing and shopping (mostly shopping) and then fall into bed. Wednesday morning we woke up, packed and then had a second meeting with Joo Mee and her foster mom. We found out that Joo Mee was her 14th foster child, and that there was another child waiting for her as soon as she was ready. Joo Mee was in better spirits (she wasn’t missing a meal or a nap to meet with us this time), and she flirted and cooed. I walked around with her attached to my back. Old Dr. Kim, a few staff members, and another couple waiting to pick up their baby met us in the lobby for a final blessing. It was a very tearful good bye.

Joo Mee cried about half the time on the plane. Lynn and I were pretty weary by the end of the trip. She also slept only about two hours of a 14 hour plane trip. I’m not sure how I would have made without Lynn. She was a big help.

We love her dearly. She’s very cute and chatty and wiggly, but in my humble opinion, she doesn’t sleep nearly enough – apparently, Joo Mee is the Queen of the Power Nap. She likes to be held, and her favorite toy at the moment is the tissue paper in which her gifts were wrapped.

How’s big brother handling all of this you might be wondering? He is taking it all very seriously. The first night he offered to share some of his Easter candy with her. He also told me that he would read her a story, put her to bed, and go downstairs and do the dishes and put the food from dinner away.

Expectant Papa Pete arrived at the airport ready to greet the new arrival with a pink welcome balloon and pink gerbera daisies. He’s been doin’ his part, helping out with the 3 am feedings, keeping bottles clean. He’s enjoyed a couple of father-daughter walks in the park with Gabby, our sweet & watchful dog. The Korean princess, Joo Mee, has even had a taste of the spotlight with a party hosted by our Village on J Street! Many thanks to all for the love and support.