Signing Off From China
As I type this, I'm eating a cold grilled cheese and fries from Lucy's and a cold TingTsao beer. Our bus leaves for the airport at 5:40am and our bags have to be ready by 5:15am. Of all nights, MaryAlice pulls the "fake sleep" routine. As soon as I lie her down in her crib, the eyes pop wide open! I think she's finally down for the count.
We had our swearing in ceremony at the Consulate this afternoon and I have her Chinese passport, US Visa and immigration papers sealed and ready for the immigration officer in Detroit. The rest of the day consisted of packing!!! Oye, it is going to be a fun trip home. But home is what I'm looking forward to and settling into my life with MaryAlice. I'm sad for all the adjustments and changes that she still has yet to go through, but if the past 10 days are any indication, I think she will do just fine. I'm looking forward to everyone experiencing her silly personality and tricks. I have been blessed beyond measure for having the opportunity to become her mother. She is a dream come true.
Wish us luck on our journey...
Sharon
posted by Sharon @ 7:14 AM
18 Comments:
We have loved all the pictures and postings of your wonderful trip. Can't wait to meet Mary Alice in person. Have a safe trip home and make sure Marcia and Monica take care of Mary Alice so you can sleep! lol
Leslie
Good luck and happy travels. I wish you a blessedly uneventful flights and a baby that sleeps through it all.
Thank you so much for letting us follow along.
Love from Miami,
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Good luck with the trip home. I'm sure everything will be just fine. Do you have duct tape? :) We'll see you in O-Town !
Hugs,
Lori**
Blessings on you and your travel group for safety and easy babies! We leave tomorrow, from the east coast. Thanks again for sharing your journey, it was a total treat every morning to wake up and see the new experiences!
Blessings on you all as you start your new life together!
We have enjoyed your trip. We can't wait to meet Mary Alice. You will do just fine on your trip home. We will see you in Orlando....
Safe travels home Sharon and MaryAlice! Thanks for sharing your journey. I have enjoyed checking in with you both everyday! I look forward to see a photo of Mary Alice in her new home!!!
Wow, Sharon... it looks like you had a momentous time in China. And MaryAlice is beautiful beyond words. I am SO happy for you.
I finally found time to catch up to what you were doing! Sorry it took so long - I have missed so much!
Looking forward to following your blog as you and MaryAlice begin your lives together here in the states! God bless!
safe trip home.........and speedy recovery from the dreaded jet lag. look forward to following your adventures at home. let's hope Mary Alice is a flyer.
Ah "fake sleeping" Jake is a pro at it!! We know exactly what you are going through there.
So excited for you to come home and settle in! Travel safe and know you're coming home to your family here ready to help and be a part of this exciting time in your life.
See you soon!
Have a safe, easy trip!!
Sharon, I have enjoyed following along on your trip. Have a safe flight home and I hope that all goes very smoothly for you and MaryAlice. Can't wait to hear more.
Kathy
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading all about the last leg of your journey to find Mary Alice!! What wonderful memories you will have of your first days together. The trip home will be a breeze compared to all of the waiting you did to get to this day. I look forward to watching Mary Alice grow and sharing all the fun stories of motherhood together.
I cannot wait for you to begin your life with MaryAlice either. I hope the trip home is not as bad as you think. Just cowboy up and get through it! Then it will be down hill from there at least for a little while :).
please tell me you will keep doing this when you are home I think I am addicted to your blog. LOL anyway come see us at work ASAP!!!!!
I have enjoyed reading about your journey and seeing all the wonderful pictures. I can't wait to finally meet MaryAlice. Have a save trip home.
Safe travels to all of you. I can't wait for you to get home. I'm excited to have been able to follow your journey, but I must say I am so happy that we live a mere 3 miles from each other, and I can't wait to spoil that beautiful daughter of yours.
See you soon,
Sandi
I beleive you should be HOME by now. My heart is so happy for you and she - that you have found each other ! I can't wait to meet her !
Love
barb
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