Today was a very important and long day. We were picked up at the hotel along with the other 3 families and taken to our Thai Board hearing at 8:15. This is one of the final steps before we can take Eli home. Eli was kind of a grump in the morning, then he fell asleep on Jon in the van. We arrived at the government building, there were children being adopted to families from many different countries. We were 3rd in line in our group. After waiting about an hour we sat in front of a panel of 6 or 7 Thai judges. They asked us questions about our jobs, and who would be taking care of Nattawat when he returned with us. When they called Jon "Mr. William" we corrected them and said "Dr not Mr". They were much more impressed after that and seemed to dismiss our young age. During the meeting Eli perked up and was perfect! He is usually very shy around any one new, but during the meeting he sat and smiled at the judges and played quietly with a toy. The judges said he was a very handsome boy, and that he looked like us... They also said "don't feed him too much". After the meeting we waited for our paperwork, and then it was time to go to the hospital for a checkup. That part was not fun for anyone. The hospital in Bangkok puts our facilities to shame. It was beautiful! And the nurses clothes were amazing. They wore tailored suits with pencil skirts. They even wore nurses hats. There was water available for free in sealed plastic cups, and we even got a ticket for a free piece of cake and a milk box for Eli since he was being seen there. We were on the 4th floor and there was an outside courtyard the boys played in while we waited. It was a very long wait. BTW in case anyone wants to know Eli is 29lbs, he was weighed today. By 4 pm we were back at the hotel, the boys (Jon and Eli) ate lunch and are now napping.
Eli is still getting used to his mom, he wouldn't let me stand next to him for the picture, but he was all smiles after I moved to the other side.
Best Buds
I don't think anyone should be allowed to wake up and look this cute.
Hey Jon & Claire! I love reading all the posts, and seeing all the pictures of Eli! He is one cute kid! I'm so happy for you, and I hope to come visit with Isaiah...I think they could be good buddies! Miss you guys!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie....also LOVED the pics of you doing laundry. What a memory all of this will be for the three of you. Joan and I are really enjoying following your adventure. Remember we have a pool, so when you get home you have to bring your little guy over.
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