August 6, 2007

Red couches and potato chips

Two funny stories to share from our last 24 hours. Yesterday was the infamous red couch photos here at the White Swan. It is the day when we try to get all the new babies together for a picture on one of the red couches on the 2nd floor. What a task that was! I am proud to say that out of all the babies there, Michael was the only one that did not cry! He sat there and looked around smiling, as if to say to all of the others, "why are you crying? this isn't so bad!" It was so cute. Then all of the families got together for a photo, mommies and daddies included.

Here are the photos:

Look at my new outfit!


The Red Couch Photo.

Our travel group.

Michael with his girlfriend, Kaylee.

Now to potato chips. A couple of nights ago, Michael did not sleep well, getting up at 2:15am, wanting to play. Overall I think we only got about 5 hours of sleep. So last night, we all really needed to sleep. We got Michael calmed around 8:30pm, and to sleep shortly after. Brian and I were hungry after having an early dinner. We had bought Lays potato chips while in Nanjing, and still hadn't opened them. Yum, real potato chips! Now the dilemma. How to open a very loud bag, and cans of soda, without waking a sleeping little boy. We didn't want to leave the room and sit in the hall in case he woke up. So, there we were in the bathroom, sitting on the side of the bathtub, eating chips and drinking soda. Wow, I guess we really are parents now!
We had a good laugh over it.

Thanks for all the messages of support. We really appreciate it! We are looking forward to coming home in a couple of days and introducing Michael to his new family!



Bye bye for now!

11 comments:

Tracy said...

Cutie! I love his shiny new outfit! And he was so brave on the red couch!

Tracy
LID 11/22/05 - WE ARE NEXT!!

Anonymous said...

Wow, that's a big travel group you have. Looks like it was a fun day. And, what a handsome outfit Michael is wearing! Love the potato chip story - what a crack up! Well, this is it...you'll be home in two days. Can't wait!!

sharon xo

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful little boy - he looks like he is enjoying being with his mommy and daddy.

Your story about the potato chips is priceless - I remember doing things like that when we were on vacation and didn't want to wake the children.

Everyone is looking forward to meeting Michael.

Love,

Patti

Anonymous said...

I'm enjoying your journey too - although not as much as I'm sure you are. What a cute guy he is - looks like Brian!!!

Anonymous said...

oops!! forgot to sign my comment. I'm not annoymous - I'm Aunt Myrna :)

Anonymous said...

Hi Guys,
The photo's of you and Michael are great. I love all the stories, you realy are parents now.
Can't wait to see you.
Have a safe trip home.
Love, Rob, Sam, Parker and Rowan

Anonymous said...

Theresa just gave my your blog info, I can't believe what a awesome journey you are on and we can follow along, travel home safe we can't wait to meet Michael...

Patty & Tim DeRoo

Anonymous said...

What a grest journey the three of you had, and now it's time to come home and show off your beautiful SON. The red outfit is so cute and the pictures are great to keep for memories,and for the potato chip snack,I think the two of you were in the bathroom laughing and munching away and making more noise. thanks for sharing,Love God Bless and have a safe and fun journey HOME HOME HOME
LOVE Knucky

Anonymous said...

Hello?????
where are you guys?
we have'nt had aword or pic since 9-6 come on share him.

LOVE KNUCKY

Christie said...

Shoot! What a cutie!

Unknown said...

Congratulations Brian and Sue! You have been on my mind but I haven't had time to check out your blog until now! What a beautiful son you two have. I can't wait to meet him. Glad to hear your family is back safe and sound and looking forward to seeing you all soon. Congratulations again and take care.

Jeff