I'm gonna sneak out after the kids are in bed to meet Eyeruasalem and welcome the Mizes home. I hope to see some of you there!
EDIT: We did not do a big airport welcome, we were pretty sure SJ would not fare well. We were right and she barely tolerated the 4 grandparents we invited to the airport. I was touched at how well adoptive parents already know their kids so well. BECAUSE, the Mizes wanted a BIG welcome and they got it! There were probably 40 people there and OE hugged and kissed EVERYONE. I was stunned at how comfortable she already was and that she knew this was her party! She gave me a big squeezy hug and made me cry, this precious one. I showed her a picture of SJ and she seemed to understand that I also had an Ethiopian princess. OE opened lots of presents, played with her new brothers (who already tried to put hairbows on her!), and ran up and down the terminal. I was so honored to join the celebration and look forward to many years of watching OE grow. And yeah, it is among the funnest events in life, big ridiculous airport welcomes. Thank you Mizes for including us, and for letting me post her pic!
EDIT: We did not do a big airport welcome, we were pretty sure SJ would not fare well. We were right and she barely tolerated the 4 grandparents we invited to the airport. I was touched at how well adoptive parents already know their kids so well. BECAUSE, the Mizes wanted a BIG welcome and they got it! There were probably 40 people there and OE hugged and kissed EVERYONE. I was stunned at how comfortable she already was and that she knew this was her party! She gave me a big squeezy hug and made me cry, this precious one. I showed her a picture of SJ and she seemed to understand that I also had an Ethiopian princess. OE opened lots of presents, played with her new brothers (who already tried to put hairbows on her!), and ran up and down the terminal. I was so honored to join the celebration and look forward to many years of watching OE grow. And yeah, it is among the funnest events in life, big ridiculous airport welcomes. Thank you Mizes for including us, and for letting me post her pic!
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That was the coolest! I am still amazed by her reaction to everyone. She literally put her arm out to hug every single person there and gave kisses! I have a good picture of her hugging you. It makes me want to go over to ET right this minute!
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