Sunday, July 13, 2008

Finally the end of Thursday

I know you have all been on pins and needles waiting for this post. Haha! To be totally honest I never actually intended on finishing Thursday. But here it is:

So like I said Kobe learned out to kiss me. It's obvious he hadn't been smooched on a whole lot because he really didn't get what I was wanting from him but once he figured it out all I had to say was "Bezou Bezou" and he would open his mouth wide and give me the most adorably disgusting slobber kiss right on the lips. I can honestly say I really felt like a mommy at that moment - it brings tears to my eyes thinking about it. I enjoyed his sweet kisses so much.

After Mommy Duncan's yummy lunch we just hung out and enjoyed playing at the creche. We played a little soccer, tossed Kobe around, and chased him.

Then it came time for sweet Little Lou to say goodnight - we decided since we were leaving so early in the morning to let him sleep in the toddler room with his friends.

Then with a lot of tears from both us and him we had to say good bye - or goodnight - I don't think I ever managed good bye. The auntie in his room was crying with us. He attached to us so well and it was so hard to say goodnight knowing we wouldn't see him in the morning.

So anyway that's the end - we said good night. And we told him we would be back - the hardest part is I don't know how much a one year old can understand and I don't want him to be confused by us visiting and leaving him.

We left early Friday morning and I considered going to say good bye but I knew I couldn't handle it and I didn't want him to be confused all over again, the night before was hard enough on all of us.

We arrived in Miami and stayed for a couple of days and enjoyed some time alone to relax and unwind. It was wonderful and helped ease our minds.

5 comments:

Tammie E said...

Kristi,
I remember the feeling! Reading this brought tears to my eyes. Soon you won't have to say good night without knowing that it will shortly be followed by good morning! ;)

AprilC said...

Brings tears to my eyes too...

Kerry said...

I am crying now, it must of been heart breaking. Im glad you got to enjoy the lovely slobbery baby kiss. Your pictures are brilliant and he looks so happy with you guys.

Tairah said...

Hey!! All your pictures are so cute. He is so cute. and you totally look like a mom. I am so happy for you. When do you get to brin him home?

I love those slobery kisses too. :) they make you feel so loved.

Beth said...

It makes me sad that you were so sad to leave him. But how lucky are we that we get to visit our kids before they come home?!? Not all adoptive parents get that opportunity and I know it's given all of us some really precious memories. Thank you for sharing the story of your trip. I loved reading it!!