He came to us kicking and screaming as soon as he figured out what was going on. I guess my "I-want-you-to-be-my-mommy-shirt" can go in the rag bag. ;) I tried to wear something that would seem less threatening...you know, something lacey and sweet. Didn't work. He kept looking at Gracie with her blonde hair....probably what scared him so bad! ;P
Once they seperated us, and talked to him some, he came back in the room settled down and interested in what was in the backpack we brought him. It was filled with toys and candy...what kid could resist? He's been calm ever since....he's much like Jeffrey was with his attitude full of confidence. He's not afraid to lead us when we're walking somewhere, and he's very curious. He wants to stop and check everything out.
From the Civil Affairs office, we went back to the hotel to Skype with the family at home....that went fine and he was fairly friendly with everyone!
The kid is funny....we were walking down an alley and a car was coming. Benjamin jumped out and acted like he was scaring the driver! Totally unexpected! Had to be there...it made us all laugh.
After the Skyping, we went to a restaurant because he was hungry...kept telling us so by rubbing his belly! He ate like a horse...shoveling it in as fast as he could! He doesn't like onions though....made that clear to me!
I love his raspy voice and his laugh. Gracie has him cracking up in the room with her silly acts. He's going to be just fine. He talks to our coordinator and she tells him what's coming up. It's all good!!!
Gracie got to be his first friend....
In the elevator at the hotel.....I must keep in mind he's 6 years old!!! You want to scoop him up and treat him as younger...he's so stinkin' cute!
Huge appetite!
Good with the chopsticks!
He finished this dish...except for the onions!
Plate lickin' good!!!
After his belly was full, he settled down a bit....until we get back to the room, now he's checking everything out!
He is such a doll! We are praying for a smooth transition for Benjamin. And we totally get the cute comes in a small package Carlow is 9 or 10 if you believe his paper work, and is just now 48 inches and 40 lbs! Lol
ReplyDeleteJudy and Gracie he is so cute!! He had a red bracelet like my Rebecca had on hers also had a peach sead on it as well.
ReplyDeleteHe is really cute. I know how heart breaking it is at first (reminds me of Bret at 4 1/2 y.o.) when they are frightened to go with you. Looks like he warmed up quick though. Gosh, 6 y.o. How fun!
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